Herbal Medicines

Herbal medicine explores evidence-informed and traditional use of plant-based therapies, traditional remedies, and botanical support for health, including safety, mechanisms, and practical applications in modern wellness.

Star Anise: Traditional Uses, Potential Benefits and Practical Ways to Use It

2026-06-05T09:57:25+10:00

Star anise is one of those herbs that quietly earns a place in the kitchen and natural medicine cabinet. Best known for its distinctive star-shaped fruit and liquorice-like flavour, it has been used for centuries throughout Asia as both a culinary spice and a traditional remedy for digestive and respiratory complaints. Although not as well [...]

Star Anise: Traditional Uses, Potential Benefits and Practical Ways to Use It2026-06-05T09:57:25+10:00

Oxymel: the ancient honey-vinegar tonic for immune and metabolic health

2026-06-01T14:32:37+10:00

For centuries, women relied on kitchen medicine — simple, potent formulas created from ingredients they trusted. Oxymel is one of those remedies: a blend of honey, vinegar, and herbs with a long history and modern relevance. Today, as health-aware women seek natural, evidence-informed solutions for immunity, energy, digestion, and resilience, oxymels are making a quiet comeback. Not [...]

Oxymel: the ancient honey-vinegar tonic for immune and metabolic health2026-06-01T14:32:37+10:00

Top 7 natural ‘antibiotics’ for flu, colds and coughs

2026-06-01T14:34:28+10:00

Overuse of antibiotics is a real issue these days resulting in, among others, gut damage impairing digestion and absorption as well as, paradoxically, also causing damage to our immune system located in the gut. It's estimated around 90% of the immune system is found in and around the gut. Fortunately, there are a number of [...]

Top 7 natural ‘antibiotics’ for flu, colds and coughs2026-06-01T14:34:28+10:00

Lemon balm for insomnia, anxiety, memory and skin

2026-06-01T13:53:00+10:00

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region for more than 2000 years, where it had a deserving reputation as a herb enhancing longevity and mood. Regretably, nowadays not many people are aware of this lovely tasting, aromatic and effective herb and how easy it is to use. I have many lemon [...]

Lemon balm for insomnia, anxiety, memory and skin2026-06-01T13:53:00+10:00

Tribulus: A special herb for reproduction and fertility for both men and women

2026-06-01T14:27:31+10:00

Herb Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) is known traditionally as a tonic which may be used to restore, tone, and invigorate a number of systems of the body and to promote wellbeing. Many Western Herbalists utilise tribulus for certain cases of female infertility. Subsequently, a common clinical use of tribulus is recommending it at the beginning of the menstrual [...]

Tribulus: A special herb for reproduction and fertility for both men and women2026-06-01T14:27:31+10:00

Thyme: benefits, medicinal uses plus thyme tea recipe

2026-06-01T13:51:53+10:00

Herb thyme is one of my favourite herbs of all and I'd like to share with you its many fantastic benefits and medicinal uses, so you can confidently include it in your home dispensary and as a first aid for sore throat, hoarse voice, cough, viral or fungal infections. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is one of [...]

Thyme: benefits, medicinal uses plus thyme tea recipe2026-06-01T13:51:53+10:00

Top 3 herbal teas to feel and look great!

2026-06-01T14:33:33+10:00

Herbal teas have been used for centuries to boost people’s health and wellbeing, often as the first and sometimes the only medicine available. The teas abound in health benefits, are relaxing and calming and can be used in any season. For many of us there’s nothing nicer on a cold day than a soothing cup [...]

Top 3 herbal teas to feel and look great!2026-06-01T14:33:33+10:00

Castor oil pack for gentle detox, pain and inflammation

2026-06-01T14:37:43+10:00

What is castor oil? Have you heard of or used castor oil before? I have successfully recommended castor oil for many years now my family and friends as well as for my clients. I have seen it working very well for a number of complaints. As a relatively unknown and thus greatly underutilised remedy, castor [...]

Castor oil pack for gentle detox, pain and inflammation2026-06-01T14:37:43+10:00

Gotu kola: uses and benefits for skin, stomach ulcers and memory

2026-06-01T14:35:53+10:00

Gotu kola - aka 'botox in a bottle' Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is a native herb of South Africa, India and Sri Lanka which has been a major herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for the last 3,000 years. Its leafy greens are an important food source in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Thailand. Leaves are used [...]

Gotu kola: uses and benefits for skin, stomach ulcers and memory2026-06-01T14:35:53+10:00

Elderberry herb for immunity boost, colds and flu

2026-06-01T13:53:51+10:00

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a native of Europe and Western and Central Asia and its medicinal properties have been appreciated for centuries. Its flowers, berries, leaves and bark were traditionally used for treating colds, flu, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, hay fever, wounds, eye infections, muscle pain and many other ailments. Elderberry boosts the immune [...]

Elderberry herb for immunity boost, colds and flu2026-06-01T13:53:51+10:00
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