Health & Wellness

celandine

Greater Celandine: The Herb with Amazing Health Benefits

Chelidonium majus, commonly known as Greater celandine is an essential plant in Chinese traditional medicine and has a very long history of medicinal use. Celandine is a relatively small plant which has leaves and yellow...

15 Fantastic Benefits of Guava!

This yummy fruit, guava, cultivated in tropical climates, scientifically known as Psidium guajava is pear-shaped and light green, yellow or maroon in color when it ripens. It's got white or maroon flesh, depending on...
strawberry leaves

Let’s Talk About the Health Benefits of Strawberry Leaves

Strawberry plants are amazing; their sweet, beautiful red fruits are one of the best fruits ever for making desserts, fruit salads, and even eaten fresh. But that’s not all there is to the plant—many...

What Is ABCD Syndrome?

It actually felt like a joke the first time I saw the name. Why ABCD? I came across this name some years ago while I went through my late uncle`s files. He was a...
olive leaf

Olive Leaf: 8 Reasons Everyone Needs this Herb

Like everyone else, you must be familiar with the many benefits of olive oil, which is commonly referred to as extra virgin olive oil. The oil is not only popular among chefs all over...

Here`s Why we Love Mullein Leaf!

Ever heard of this all-purpose herb? Let's meet the mullein leaf! Mullein leaf is an herb that fights infections. This leaf has been used medicinally for ages; treating earaches, asthma, cough, diarrhea, and loads...
basil

14 Beautiful Things Basil Leaves Can Do for Your Health

Basil is one of the oldest and most healthy herbs known to mankind. For centuries, its healing properties have been used in the preparation of herbal medicines. The herb has several varied species, including...

Ever Heard of Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that’s easily cured with antibiotic medicine. It’s one of the most common STDs, and most people who have chlamydia don’t show any symptoms. It can be transmitted through sexual...
hops flower

10 Proven Benefits of Hops Flower

Most people associate hops with beer because, for so many years, the plant has been used in brewing beer. In fact, the plant was first discovered as far back as the 11th century and...
meadowsweet

The Amazing Health Benefits of Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet grows well in the meadows (where it got its name) of Europe and certain parts of Asia. It is a perennial shrub with beautiful flowers and pleasant scent. It is the perfect ornamental...

14 Super Benefits of Lime

Lime has been a durable, highly beneficial, and aesthetic fruit for thousands of years. The exact origin of the lime fruit is unknown, however, it’s believed to have grown originally in Southeast Asia or...
pawpaw

We’ve Found the Fruit your Body Needs: Pawpaw!

This is one fruit that back in the day we sang about, cried over, wrote about, and most interestingly, ate. It was everything. It is still special. It's one fruit I can't get over....
Raspberry leaf

9 Incredible Health Benefits of Raspberry Leaf Tea

Raspberry leaf tea contains a host of health benefits, including boosting the immune system, decreasing inflammation, preventing nausea, regulating hormones, increasing fertility in women, protecting the heart, alleviating gastrointestinal issues, and aiding metabolism. Although this tea serves a lot of...

This is What you didn’t Know about Nutmeg

In contemporary culinary culture, we all know nutmeg as one of the most popular and widely used spices in the world. But, just how much do we know about this wonderful seed? That’s right,...
paprika

Paprika: More Than Just a Spice!

Paprika is one very popular spice gotten by grounding bell, peppers, chili peppers, and other dried peppers. It is used in preparing various cuisines, especially because of its color and flavor. The spice is...
lobelia

Lobelia: The Herb that Aids Smoking Cessation

Lobelia, also known as Indian tobacco or puke weed, is a flowering herb that is was formerly used as a substance during for people who want to quit smoking. In reality, lobelia refers to...

Onions: Are they Worth the Eye-watering Torture?

As a kid, if there was a list of vegetables I hated with a pure passion, onions would probably top the list. I hated it when my mother made me peel or slice onions....
hawthorn berries

The Amazing Benefits of Hawthorn Berries

Are you one of those looking for a magical and less-stressful way to shed extra pounds and reduce bad cholesterol?  What if we told you there was a fruit that can do these and...
Eucalyptus

The Magical Herb Called Eucalyptus

You've probably come across a range of products containing eucalyptus, not to mention the infamous eucalyptus oil. So, this is pretty much a herb a lot of us are familiar with. But just how...
bloodroot

The Amazing Connection Between Bloodroot and Your Health

Bloodroot is often found in damp forests and thickets but lately, it is grown commercially to meet the increased demand for the extracts of the plant. Although the sap can be toxic when in large...