It is said that bdellium can help to lower cholesterol levels, relieve arthritis, regulate thyroid gland, and reduce body weight. Bdellium (pronounced “delm”) is an aromatic gum resin similar to myrrh. Bdellium gum is produced by certain Asian and African…
Bay laurel (Bay Leaves, Laurus nobilis) is used in many traditional medicines to treat migraine, headache, arthritis, rheumatism, bruises, sprains, muscle pain and bronchitis. Bay leaves are used for treating headaches. The leaves contain compounds, called parthenolides, which have effects…
Bay Leaves (Laurus nobilis) can be used to help relieve stomach ulcers, diarrhea, flatulence and colic pain. Bay Leaves are the aromatic leaves of the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis). With the distinctive flavor and fragrance, bay leaves are often used…
Barberry (Berberis) is used to help treat urinary tract infection, nephritis, vaginal discharge and metrorrhagia. Barberry contains a number of active substances, including berberine, berbamine, oxyacantha and tanines. Barberry is haemostatic, diuretic, vasodilator, hypertensive, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, thus it can…
Barberry (Berberis) can used to treat diarrhea, mouth ulcer, sore throat, red eyes, carbuncles and boils. Barberry has been used in India, China, Egypt and other areas as a traditional medicine and remedy for thousands of years. People use it…
Arrowroot is a large perennial herb. The name “arrowroot” is said to come from its use in treating poison arrow wounds. Native Americans believe that arrowroot draws out the poison if applied to the site of the injury. In tribal…
Udumbara (Ficus Racemosa) is used as an Ayurvedic Remedy to treat wounds, boils, skin ulcers, edema, mosquito and insect bites in India. Udumbara is astringent, anti-inflammatory, drying and cooling. It is said to have healing power in Ayurveda. How to…
A powder is a form of fine particles of one or more substances. And a herbal powder is made from one or more raw dried herbs. A herbal powder is very convenient to use. You can take it either by…
Do you want to learn how to make a tincture with herbs and alcohol? You can easily make a tincture at home. Is a tincture better than a decoction? You may wonder that why not just use herbs to make…
Carrot seeds can be used to treat chronic dysentery, chronic diarrhea, menopausal disorders, irregular menstruation and abdominal pain. According to traditional Chinese medicine, carrot seed has bitter and pungent tastes. It has drying and warming properties, and targets spleen and…
