Tag Archives: Natural Remedies

Ginkgo leaves in a wicker basket, on a wooden tray. Bright green leaves, light wood.

The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba), is one of the oldest living tree species on Earth. It has a fascinating history that dates back millions of years. Originating in China millions of years ago, the ginkgo tree has survived many major extinction events and geological changes. Fossils of ginkgo leaves have been found from around 270 million years ago, during the Permian period. This makes it a living fossil, as it has remained relatively unchanged for millions of years. Ginkgo trees have played an important role in human history as well. In ancient China, ginkgo was considered a sacred tree and was planted near temples and palaces. Its fan-shaped leaves were admired for their beauty and symmetry. Ginkgo leaves were also used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat various ailments, including memory improvement and respiratory issues. During the 18th and 19th centuries, ginkgo trees were introduced to Europe and…

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Still life of herbal remedies. Gold mortar & pestle with plants, brown apothecary bottles, & antique books on wood.

Detoxifying the body is certainly not a new fad, although it has become increasingly popular in recent years. Historical humans had many different forms of detoxification, and many of those practices were based around religious beliefs. However some forms of detoxification came naturally. For example, after a long cold Winter, humans would gorge on fresh nutritious foods that would stimulate the digestive tract and cleanse the lymphatic system. This helped to detoxify the system and jump start the immune response. Why Detox? 1. Remove Toxins: People nowadays have grown accustomed to the processed foods they are eating and realized they need to make a change. Unfortunately, we live in a world where pollutants abound. We are frequently exposed to dangerous poisons from our surroundings, food to housekeeping and beauty goods. The good news is that our bodies are built to cleanse themselves. Processed foods and sugar on the other hand,…

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A pile of vibrant, red hawthorn berries sits on a gray surface.  Berry-laden branches and green leaves form a backdrop for...

There are many medicinal herbs that are good for the heart, but none stand out quite like Hawthorn. Hawthorn (genus Crataegus), also called thornapple, is a genus of thorny shrubs or small trees in the rose family (Rosaceae), native to the north temperate zone. Many species are common to North America, and a number of cultivated varieties are grown as ornamentals for their attractive flowers and fruits. Hawthorn has played an important role in historical folklore throughout the world. In Europe hawthorn was believed to be a tree of magical enchantment and is strongly associated with Beltane, the ancient festival celebrating spring. In Celtic mythology it is one of the most sacred trees and symbolises love and protection. It is also believed that the crown of thorns that adorned Jesus’s head during the crucifixion was made of hawthorn. The importance of this tree and it’s medicinal and magical value wasn’t…

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Close-up of fresh lemon balm sprigs with bright green leaves on a rustic white wooden surface. Natural light.
A jar filled with garlic cloves sits on a wooden surface next to loose garlic cloves. The jar has a white cloth lid tied w...
Close-up of small silver tins with green balm and fresh mint leaves on a textured white wood surface.
Jar of liquid with roots on wooden board, surrounded by fresh nettles and basket of herbs, suggesting natural remedy prepa...

Prostate health is just as important to men as breast and ovarian health is to women. Common prostate disorders such as BPH exist in over half of all men. By age fifty, 50% of men will suffer from BPH. That number jumps to 70% among men aged 60 to 69 and around 80% of men over 70 years of age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also called prostate gland enlargement, is a common condition that effects men as they age. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. The severity of symptoms in people who have prostate gland enlargement varies, but symptoms tend to gradually worsen over time. Common Signs & Symptoms of BPH • Frequent or urgent need to urinate • Increased frequency of urination at night •…

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Overhead view of tea in a mug surrounded by pine needles on a wood surface.

White pine (Pinus strobus) is a fast-growing, medium-sized conifer tree with long needles and a very straight trunk, growing up to 100 feet in hight. Native to north-eastern parts of North America, with varieties growing in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala, white pine became an important resource for many indigenous tribes. The inner bark was an available food source that was eaten by either boiling it, or grinding it into a powder which acted as a flour alternative. This pine flour was not used in the way we use flour today, to bake breads, cakes, etc. This was added to pots of stew to thicken it and add needed nutrition. White pine was also used as a material source. Before the arrival of Europeans, many eastern tribes used the huge, straight trunks of white pines for dugout canoes. Pine pitch was also made from the sap and used as…

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Close-up of Great Mullein, a tall plant with yellow flowers blooming on a green spike-like structure. The background is bl...
Four mango popsicles on ice, presented on a teal plate with mango slices, against a blue wooden background.
A close-up shows spotted jewelweed flowers, yellow and red, amid green foliage, creating a natural, blurred background.
Diagnosis form on a clipboard, with the diagnosis "Molluscum contagiosum" written in blue ink. A pen and stethoscope are a...
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