WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium L) Wormwood is mainly used as a bitter tonic. Chances are that you have heard of the ancient proverb ‘bitter as wormwood.’ Its this bitter characteristic that gives wormwood its significant place in herbal pharmacopeia. As the name…
INDIAN MALLOW (Abutilon indicum) Abutilon indicum has been medicinally used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions. The entire plant has medicinal value. The leaves are used as demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, and sedative. The bark is astringent and diuretic; the seeds are…
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) Camphor is a white crystalline substance, obtained from the tree Cinnamomum camphora. It has a strong, penetrating fragrance and a bitter, pungent taste. It is slightly cold to the touch like menthol leaves. You may recognize the exclusive…
BLACK WALNUT HULL (Juglans Nigra) Black Walnut tree is native to Eastern North America but is cultivated in many parts of the world. Black Walnut hulls have been used in herbal medicine for centuries to treat various conditions including intestinal problems,…
BASIL (Ocimumbasilicum) Basil is a leafy aromatic herb that you often see being sold in small pots in supermarkets and grocery stores. Its enticing peppery aroma gives a fine touch to any old dish. There are many varieties of basil but…
ANGELICA (Angelica archangelica) Angelica is used extensively in herbal medicine. Angelica is a very good tonic herb for women and children, the elderly or general debility. Angelica root contains vitamin B12, Zinc, Thiamine, Sucrose, Riboflavin, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Fructose, Glucose, and…
AMARGO (Quassia amara) Amargo is a deciduous tree that can reach up to hundred feet, but normally grows to about twenty feet. This shrubby tree produces smooth, gray bark, compound leaves, small red flowers, and pea-sized black fruits. It grows in…
Prenatal Care
SIMPLE PREGNANCY EXERCISES Want to minimize back pain during pregnancy? How about maintaining optimal energy throughout your pregnancy? Would you like a fast return to your pre-pregnancy shape after the delivery? Umm…yeah! Who wouldn’t! The secret is proper nutrition and exercise....
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WHY OH WHY?! FACIAL HAIR GROWTH DURING PREGNANCY It’s a boy! Is the same said in your culture when a pregnant woman has excessive facial hair growth? A baby, whether boy or girl, is welcome but facial hair are not. Flawless,...
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IS IT SAFE TO USE HERBS DURING PREGNANCY? Herbs have been used for millennia to help restore health and vitality. Although some herbs are safe to use during pregnancy, others can be a big no-no during pregnancy because they can either...
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HERBS TO AVOID WHILE PREGNANT Most pregnant women are no stranger to miserable common symptoms that plague pregnancy. As a naturopath I often recommend herbs to pregnant women to treat symptoms like nausea, insomnia, yeast infections, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids. But...
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HERBAL TREATMENT FOR COMMON PREGNANCY CONCERNS Pregnancy is a time of hope, love, joy, and dreams. However, the miserable symptoms that accompany pregnancy do dampen the mood somewhat. Not to mention the occasional cold and flu you will experience during the...
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HAVE YOU PACKED YOUR PREGNANCY HOSPITAL BAG YET? A CHECKLIST OF WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE WITH YOU As your due date approaches, there are many preparations that need to be made—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Whether it is your first baby...
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