Medicinal Herbs, Nutrition and Wellness Blog
Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands utilizing specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. This is typically done without the use of oil, cream or lotion and is based on a system of zones and reflex points. These points, on the feet and hands, are a map of the body. [...]
What is Ayurveda and Its Importance? Ayurveda is a traditional holistic healing. Translated from Sanskrit, Ayurveda means ‘the science of life’. ayur means “life” and veda means “science. India system which largely depends on plant support to form major Chunk of its medicine. Most of the herbs, spices, seeds, roots, leaves, stems, petals and flowers [...]
makes 4 cups 1 lrg head romaine 1 1/2 cups spinach 2 sprigs parsley 1 cup broccoli 2 leaves mustard or turnip greens 3 collard leaves 1/2 cup watercress 1/8 tsp oregano 1/2 avocado 1 banana 3 strawberries 1 cup blueberries 1 cup papaya or mango 1 1/2 tsp flax seeds 1 1/2 tsp sunflower [...]
Here is a list of common terms used in herbal medicine: Adaptogen: aiding in adaptation (stress etc.) Alterative: gradually restore proper function to body, hasten renewal of tissue, increase health and vitality Analgesic: pain relieving Anodyne: pain easing Anthelmintic: causing death/removal of worms Anticatarral: helps to remove excess mucus buildup Anti-emetic: reduces impulse to vomit [...]
Coughing for a month is hard on the body. This winter I had the opportunity to explore remedies for a persistent bronchial cough. There is a long list of ayurvedic herbs and spices to treat coughs including: flaxseed garlic fenugreek fennel clove cardamom ginger cinnamon poppy saffron sesame tulsi The thing most of them have [...]
If I were stranded on a desert island and could take one herb with me it would be turmeric. At this point in my herb studies (7th month in a 3 year program) this has been the most remarkable herb. It’s shocking that the main thing we use it for in the US is coloring [...]
As a Herbology student, when the gifting season arrives all I can think to give are herbs. I‘m finding many herbs provide results that anyone would benefit from such as mental clarity, immune support, heart strengthening, etc. Here are some gift ideas using herbs and their medicinal benefits: Clove: Cloves are dried flower buds from [...]
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