Holistic Medicine and StudiesThe Golden Root of Wellness: Goldenseal
Okay, so I have to admit, the first time I ever heard about goldenseal was in high school from my pot-smoking friends (don’t worry; I’ve never inhaled). But, they swore up and down that taking goldenseal before a drug test would clear out any evidence of the drug in their system. I don’t know if [...]
Siberian Ginseng: An Immune Booster
Siberian ginseng, also known as eleuthero, has been medicinally used for many years in several Eastern countries, such as Russia and China. The active elements, called eleutherosides, are believed to stimulate the immune system. While the name may be similar, Siberian ginseng should not be confused with American and Asian ginseng as these have completely [...]
Andrographis: A Powerful Immune-Boosting Herb
Andrographis is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries to boost the immune systems of patients. It is a naturally occurring plat that is generally found in forests of China, India, Pakistan and Thailand. Although there are more commonly-known herbs to treat the common cold and flu, such as andrographis may also be [...]
Licorice Root Extract
Here’s yet another herbal remedy you might already be somewhat familiar with: licorice. Although you might recognize its flavor from the bittwersweet candy bearing its name, these days, that candy doesn’t usually contain licorice. It gets its flavor from anise oil. The flavor is very similar, but the properties are quite different. In Chinese medicine, [...]
A Memorable Combination: Ginseng and Gingko Biloba
In holistic medicine, it’s common to combine herbs to enhance their healing powers. But, that’s not something that a layman should necessarily do on his own. Certain herbal remedies should not be taken together, so it takes a skilled herbalist to create an elixir of two or more herbs that will actually be effective, and [...]
Feeling Under the Weather? Try Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus has been used in holistic medicine for many years as a cold remedy and diuretic. Since it has a good deal of vitamin C, it delivers antioxidants that can help you start feeling better. But that’s not all hibiscus is used for. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, the roots of this plant are used in [...]
Chamomile Tea: A Medicinal Herb Used by Millions
In addition to ginseng and ginkgo biloba, which we’ve already discussed, chamomile is another medicinal herb that is commonly used in the western world. But, chamomile is a little different from the other two in that most people (in the West) think if it as a tea as opposed to a medicinal herb. The truth is, [...]
Ginseng: Promoting a Sense of Well-Being
There are different types of ginseng, but the type that is most commonly used in holistic medicine is panax ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng. It is used in the treatment protocol for many ailments, including high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction hepatitis C and menopause symptoms. But it is probably most commonly used to promote [...]
Ginkgo Biloba: A Healing Herb for the Mind
Ginkgo biloba is a medicinal herb that has been used in holistic practice for thousands of years, but it has recently gained popularity in the Western world. Since it isn’t necessary (although it is recommended) to go to a holistic practitioner to get your herbs, supplement manufacturers have begun advertising their products direct to the [...]
5 Commonly Used Medicinal Herbs
When you think of holistic medicine, you may immediately think of medicinal herbs. That connection is somewhat natural because healing herbs are a large part of holistic medicine. They have been used for at least one thousand years in Chinese medicine and many of those same herbs are still used today. Although scientific research on [...]