Category: Medicinal Herbs & Spices

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is a berberine-containing plant that is used to fight infections due to its antibacterial, antifungal and antiprotozoal properties. Barberry can also be used to prevent and treat diabetes, aid digestion, cleanse your liver and gallbladder, and improve your cardiovascular health by improving hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias and ischemic heart disease. According to a recent research that was being carried out on this plant, the Chemical compounds of Berberis vulgaris L. (Imanshahidi et al., 2008) are as follows: Table 1 Chemical compounds of Berberis vulgaris L. (Imanshahidi et al.,…

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Astragalus root has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. It’s an adaptogenic herb that helps the body to fight off stress and disease. It boosts the health and function of your immune, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, helps to heal wounds, prevents diabetes, slows the growth of tumors and alleviates symptoms of chemotherapy. The antioxidants found in astragalus root help you to combat disease and aging due to free radical damage. You can find astragalus in many forms, including as a tincture, capsule or topical ointment. Among…

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb that can lower cortisol levels and balance your thyroid hormones. It has also been proven effective in supporting your adrenal function, helping you to overcome adrenal fatigue that occurs when your adrenals are overtaxed by stress. Some other Ashwagandha benefits include its ability to support your brain health, improve your mood, increase your stamina and inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb. It’s classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it can help your body manage stress. Ashwagandha also…

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That fact that the Bible is the most sold book in the world is not a hoax because Bible is not only the collection of sacred manuscripts that captured the divine relationship between human and their God but Bible is also the source of knowledge. All kinds of knowledge you could find in the Bible, including knowledge about healing and the list of healing herbs in the Bible below will surprise you that even since ancient time those healing herbs have been proven to be effective for human health. 1)…

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Ferula Asafoetida is a resinous gum which is derived from the perennial fennel plant. Ferula Asafoetida can be used in a powdered form to relieve chest congestion and asthma, treat digestive issues like IBS, diarrhea, constipation and gassiness, regulate your blood sugar levels and lower your blood pressure. Asafoetida powder can also be added to soups and stews, or purchase it as a supplement in tincture or capsule form. Ferula asafoetida is herbaceous plant of the umbelliferae family. It is oleo gum resin obtained from the rhizome and root of…

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Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea. L) is the starch that’s obtained from the rhizomes of a perennial herb called Maranta arundinacea. It can be used to aid digestion, treat urinary tract infections, and help to fight foodborne pathogens, relieve mouth pain and boost your immune system. Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea), is actually a starch rich, creeping underground rhizome that belongs to the Marantaceae family plants. The plant is native to the tropics of South America, where it has a long history of cultivation by native peoples and is widely grown in the Caribbean…

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Annatto (Bixa orellana L.), popularly known as “urucum,” has been used by indigenous communities in Brazil and other tropical countries for several biological applications, which indicates its potential use as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical products. Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) which is derived from the seeds of the achiote tree and often used as a coloring agent because of its bright color that ranges from yellow to deep orange. Aside from its ability to color food naturally, it also contains antimicrobial properties and antioxidants which make it very useful for…

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Do you know that the seed and oil of Anise (Pimpinella anisum) can be used to relieve several health conditions? Anise aids digestion, works as an anti-flatulence agent, and can be used to relieve coughs and colds. It can also increase urine flow, stimulate your appetite, ease menstrual discomfort, increase sex drive and increase milk production in women who are breastfeeding. Introduction Anise (Pimpinella Anisum L.) is a plant belonging to the Umbelliferae family and one of the oldest medicinal plants. It is an annual grassy herb with 30–50 cm high,…

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