Herbs for inflammation

Description:     Tibetan history records the first uses of Cordyceps Sinensis also known as yartsa gunbu in the 15th century. Cordyceps is considered to be derived from the Latin cord (club), ceps (head), and sinesis (from China). The fruiting body and attached mycelium of cordyceps have been used in Chinese culture and in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Cordyceps is valued for its activity in restoring energy, promoting longevity, and improving quality of...

Description:   Fenugreek is an annual herb with light green leaves and small white flowers. It’s of the pea family (Fabaceae) and also known as Greek hay (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Fenugreek is a popular herb for it's benefits as a natural aid to healthy testosterone levels in men and Estrogen levels in women. Fenugreek is one of the rare tonics like Damiana that is effective in harmonal balancing for men and women.   Fenugreek for men   In a study published in Phytotherapy...

Description:          Turmeric also known as Curcuma longa is a close cousin of Ginger botanically, the vivid yellow color of this popular spice has garnered the attention of herbal enthusiast and been a big part of both Chinese and Indian tradition for thousands of years. Turmeric has a wide range of properties that made it one of the most popular medicinal herbs available.    Turmeric Benefits:  anti-inflammatory Weight loss...

Description:        Ashwagandha also known as Indian Ginseng and Withania somnifera ( winter cherry ) is one of the world's most powerful adaptogens, used traditionally in Ayurvedic herbalism to help the body adapt to physiological and psychological stress. Ashwagandha has been used throughout India for thousands of years as a rejuvenating tonifier (“rasayana” in Ayurvedic herbalism), and has been included in the writings of many scholars. It was widely used to...

Description:         Nettle leaf is also known as Urtica dioica. There are many species of this plant but this is the preferred species of Nettle. There is a history of use of the nettle leaf dating back as far as ancient Greece. Today Nettle leaf is still used medicinally as an aid in prostate health, Hormonal support and Urinary tract health. Nettle or also sometimes called stinging nettle is one of the first plants to bloom in spring and is...

Description:       The ginkgo tree also known as Ginkgo biloba tree is one of the longest-living tree species in the world, with each tree living as long as 1,000 years. Ginkgo is also one of the oldest species of trees on the earth and the only species of tree to not go extinct after the ice age. Another testament to the unbelievable endurance of the tree is that after the bombing of Hiroshima the Ginkgo tree was the only tree to...

Description:        The white willow tree grows in North America as far north as Nova Scotia and as far to the south east as Georgia. The active ingredient of the White willow bark is called salicin, after the Latin name for the White Willow (Salix alba). The inner bark of the white willow tree contains salicin. Salicin is converted in our bodies to salicylic acid. This conversion is what gives the white willow it's properties for pain relief and aid with cold and flues....