The traditional use of the evening primrose in many kinds of herbal remedies is centuries old and the native Indians as well as the early European settlers of the American continent, used herbal preparations of the herb in the treatment of many different conditions and disorders. The herb was used as a remedy for disorders such as chronic asthmatic coughs; it was used in the treatment of many kinds of gastrointestinal disorders and even in the topical treatment of bruises on the body. The … [Read more...]
Amla – Benefits Of Amla In Human Life
November 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Amlaoften referred to as Indian gooseberry, is one of the richest known sources of vitamin C it contains 30 times the amount found in oranges making it useful for treating throat and respiratory tract infections. Not only is amla fruit revered by Ayurvedic (ancient Indian) practitioners, extensive research is revealing that it is beneficial in preventing and treating many conditions including stress, hay fever, arthritis, cataracts, and even cancer...Chinese researchers have … [Read more...]
Boswellia: Amazing Treatment of Inflammation
September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The ancient herb boswellia (Boswellia serrata) has been used for thousands of years to treat conditions that, in recent years, have been found to be caused by inflammation. Originating in Africa, China, and the Middle East, boswellia herbal extract is derived from the sappy resin of the boswellia tree. In the 1970s, German scientists discovered that boswellia produces therapeutic effects similar to those of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) compounds ibuprofen and aspirin. Unlike … [Read more...]
Ashwagandha- Important Herb Used in Ayurveda
September 5, 2010 By 2 Comments
Ashwagandha,also known by names such as winter cherry, Ashgandh, Achuvagandi, Amikkira-gadday, Amkulangkalang, Amukkira-kilzhangu, etc; has been used for 4,000 years plus in India.The name comes from the peculiar odor of this herb, smell akin to that of a sweaty horse. Aswagandha is an erect branched shrub with a greenish or lurid yellow flowers. Aswagandha in India is akin to ginseng in other parts of the orient. Both are touted for their longevity enhancing and sexually stimulating … [Read more...]
Cod Liver Oil- Can It Really Oil Your Joints?
October 29, 2009 By 10 Comments
In our days kids have been given cod liver oil as a supplement designed to keep them forceful and in fine health. Older people, especially ones with joint pain or joint diseases such as arthritis, have taken cod liver oil to alleviate joint pain. However, as a joint supplement, does it really work? Can it really oil your joints?Cod liver oil was first used, centuries ago, by fishermen in Iceland, Greenland, Norway and Scotland.Back then, fishermen used it to ward off colds and coughs. … [Read more...]
