Tag: herbs

Ashwagandha: Nature’s Powerful Stress Reliever

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an ancient herb revered in Ayurveda—the traditional medicine system of India—where it has been used for thousands of years. Modern researchers have now begun to unravel why this herb has so many wide-reaching benefits for human health. Ashwagandha’s traditional medicinal uses are so numerous, it’s difficult to list…


10 Herbs and Supplements That Help Boost Memory: Current Studies

Memory is an essential cognitive function that enables us to store, retain, and retrieve information. However, as we age or face various cognitive challenges, our memory may start to decline. Fortunately, there are many cognition enhancers, vitamins, and other supplements that can boost memory and cognitive function. 1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids are…


Perfectly Seasoned Living: Herb Gardening 101

From mint, rosemary, and basil on a kitchen windowsill to a backyard filled with savory flavorings and medicinals, fresh herbs make everything better. Most herbs will grow just about anywhere as long as they get a minimum of six hours of sunlight each day, whether in a large backyard or on a small patio, apartment…


Schisandra to Lower Stress, Improve Liver Function, and Enhance Mental Performance

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is an herb you may have never heard of, but it has a long history, and has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years as a longevity tonic, to enhance beauty, and to increase sexual potency. In the West, it is known as a powerful adaptogen, helping us to resist…


10 Herbs That Help Boost Immunity: Current Studies

Our immune system is complex and protects us from infection and disease. Many parts of the body work separately and together to keep us healthy, but stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and other factors can wear down our natural defenses. Let’s look at 10 natural and easily obtained herbs that can boost our immunity…


3 Herbs to Improve Memory and Cognitive Function

Our human brains are amazing. This complex organ is our command center. The function of our cognitive, sensory, social, emotional, behavioral, and learned skills relies on our brain health. White matter, grey matter, blood vessels, and nerves—the human brain is about 60 percent fat. The remaining 40 percent is a combination of water, protein, carbohydrates, and salts….


Herbs to Combat Digestion Issues

Digestive discomfort has many of us running to the medicine cabinet at an amazing rate. The market for antacids alone has grown to $9.12 billion in 2022 globally from $8.6 billion in 2021, according to market intelligence firm ReportLinker. Just in North America, the market is valued at $5.15 billion in 2022, with an expected…


How to Grow Your Own Medicinal Herb Garden

Many Americans feel that our country is overmedicated and that the endless concoctions we subject our bodies to cannot be good for us in the long run. The alternative to over-the-counter drugs is what was once called “home remedies.” Most of these cures for common ailments come from herbs. If you have space to do…


7 Reasons to Love Rosemary

You may not realize it, but you probably have one of nature’s most powerful substances in your kitchen right now. Say hello to your new best friend: rosemary. Rosemary is one of the world’s most popular herbs, beloved for its fragrant aroma that intoxicates the senses. A popular shrub, rosemary is found in planters and…


Bach Flower Remedies and Shen Nong Rely on Nature as an Antidote to Disease

In ancient and modern medicine, both in the East and the West, it is believed that one’s spirit plays a large part in the health of the human body. My teacher once said that when a person is sick, it is often, “70 percent due to spirit and 30 percent due to illness.” I remember…