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...]
St. John’s Wort: Herb Protected Against Evil
July 24, 2010 By 5 Comments
St. John's wort , also known as goatweed and hypericum, is a perennial plant native to Northern Europe and Great Britain. This plant secretes red oil when its leaves or stems are pinched, and was named St. John's wort by early Christians, who thought it oozed its signature red oil on the anniversary of St. John's beheading. Both ancient Romans and early Christians believed that this herb protected against evil, and in medieval times it was used it to treat insanity believed to be caused by … [Read more...]
