Herbs for pain

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:          Blue Vervain is also know as Verbena hastata in North America and is closely related to it's European cousin Verbena officinalis. Vervain has been used in traditional herbal medicine by many diverse cultures from the ancient Romans and Celtic cultures to the American Indians. The name Vervain is derived from the Celtic ferfain, the plant was used by them for afflictions of the bladder and is still used today as a diuretic 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....

Description:                 Ginger is also known by the name of Zingabar Officinalis .The medicinal benefits of Ginger can be traced back thousands of years. Ancient texts and literature from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe talk of the immense benefits of the root. Ginger is also related to the famed turmeric root, cardamom, and galangal.   Benefits of Ginger: 1. Nausea Relief:...