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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Most of us know parsley as a tasty addition to meals but the truth is this green leafy herb packs some powerful health benefits as both the leaves and roots have medicinal properties. In fact, parsley has so many nutrients that eating it is almost like taking a multivitamin, antioxidant and mineral supplement - one [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In this post I explain how to and why use holy basil herb if you suffer from adrenal fatigue, anxiety, stress or sleep problems. I also cover holy basil's safety and potential drug interactions (important!) and discuss safe dose guidelines. I’ve been successfully using holy basil in herbal mixes for my adrenal fatigue/ exhaustion, anxious [...]
Dehydration is one of the most common but least recognised health problems. With the plethora of information about the benefits of drinking water, everyone knows we should drink more of it but most people find it hard to consume sufficient amounts daily. Therefore, dehydration and its considerable health consequences is a common procurance in my [...]
