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23rd September 2009
There are actually three common types of arthritis. The treatments, which you will need will depend on the type, so please read carefully. The main type is Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million Americans with an average age ... Read >
Author: vikas04
20th August 2009
Are you looking for Salvia Divinorum For Sale?
Well read this article and with all my experience I can recommend Freshsalvia.com . as having the highest quality extracts at the cheapest price online.
Salvia is known by the aztec shamans as Diviner... Read >
Author: BrianM34
17th August 2009
Many arthritis sufferers have tried unusual and rather evil 'cures' for their disease like enduring bee-stings or covering themselves in cow-manure. The benefits must've been rather less impressive than the cures or else everyone else would have done the... Read >
Author: Felipe Sandoval
10th August 2009
The dark months are a time of rest and renewal, not a time of high energy. The fairies return to their underground homes at Halloween and return aboveground on May Day. Give in to the slower pace of the winter. Expect less of yourself; enjoy more time in ... Read >
Author: Susun Weed
03rd August 2009
There are actually three common types of arthritis. The treatments which you will need will depend on the type, so please read carefully.
The main type is Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million Americans with an average ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
31st July 2009
Ipe and What to Look For
Ipe also known as Brazilian Walnut (botanical name Tabebuia Spp.) is commonly sold as decking, flooring and furniture. It is a beautiful and exotic hardwood with a Janka Hardness of 3600 compared to California Redwood at 4... Read >
Author: Chloe Madeira
20th July 2009
Cocoa beans provide an amazing number of important nutrients, which can help improve general health. However, cocoa beans do have to go through an extensive harvesting process.
Cocoa beans are derived from the Cacao tree, which is also called “Theobr... Read >
Author: AnneMing
09th July 2009
Did you know that you could drink bark? It's true, when the bark is prepared as a tea that you drink, and such is the case with Slippery Elm Bark. Ulmus rubra is the Latin botanical name for the tree that produces what is sold as slippery elm bark; the ... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester
09th July 2009
Chia seed comes from the plant known by the Latin botanical name of Salvia hispanica. Salvia hispanica is an annual herb that is native to Mexico, but chia herb is also grown commercially in South America as well as Australia. Chia belongs to the botan... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester
29th June 2009
There is so much that has been said about goldenseal as an effective urinary tract infection remedy, but there is so little that we know about it. It is one of the most recommended natural treatments for UTI, and knowing what makes it effective can help u... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson
19th June 2009
Tea tree oil, which goes by the synonym tea tree essential oil, comes from the plant known by the Latin botanical name of Melaleuca alternifolia. Although the evergreen tree, which can also grow as a tall shrub, is native to sunny and moist parts of Aust... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester
18th June 2009
Ipe wood, also know as Ironwood and Brazilian Walnut is a hardwood native to South and Central America as well as the Caribbean. This species of wood is the best choice for outdoor applications but is also used anywhere durability and strength is necess... Read >
Author: Chloe Madeira
16th June 2009
When a large outdoor project is first considered, many things are taken in to account. Where will it go, how will it be used, what materials to use for construction and how long it will last are just a few of these. Choosing to use the tropical hardwoo... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner
15th June 2009
Being experienced nutritionist and healthy attractive 52 years old female, I often deal with patients and friends looking for good help for menopause unpleasant signs, including mood swings, hot flashes, hair loss and weight gain. Science is quick to send... Read >
Author: justinkenedy
03rd June 2009
For homeowners who don’t enjoy the yearly maintenance that normally goes along with home ownership, decking made from Ipe wood is a smart choice. It means there is one less thing around the house that doesn’t require yearly costly upkeep. Unlike other... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner
12th March 2009
Black cohosh goes by the Latin botanical name of Cimicifuga racemosa. The root of the plant is the portion that you will find available for sale from online herb stores. The roots are cut in the fall and dried, and then processed into different forms. ... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester
12th March 2009
Bilberry is related to the Blueberry plant, in that both come from the Latin plant genus Vaccinium. Bilberry's full Latin botanical name is Vaccinium myrtillus. Bilberry goes by several common names, including myrtle blueberry, whinberry, blaeberry and ... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester
26th January 2009
Are you frustrated with spots, imperfections and darkened areas from sun exposure? There is a natural skin whitening cream that can safely lighten color, without causing irritation. Most of the products on the market are very irritating and there is one i... Read >
Author: Laurel Levine
03rd December 2008
Neem oil is likely the best product available for treating psoriasis. Topical treatments of neem moisturizes and protects the skin while healing the irritation, scaling and sores. Taking neem leaf orally, along with topical treatment of neem extracts and ... Read >
Author: Herbal Remedies
20th June 2008
Sweet potatoes in their many varieties are a highly nutritious food, easy to prepare, heavenly tasting, and extremely versatile on any menu. Yet, they are undervalued, ignored, and underappreciated. Some people enjoy the wonderful flavor and health benefi... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S
11th June 2008
In Part 1 of this article, the style and choices of rock gardens were explored. In this part of the article, instructions for building a simple rock garden with plants are discussed. Having selected your spot, spread layers of newspaper several sheets ... Read >
Author: M Shane
02nd April 2008
Barley Grass was one of the first grains to be cultivated. Barley grass, the botanical name of which is hordeum, is proving to be an extremely valuable remedy for a host of complaints. It contains an active ingredient called proanthocyanidin - a powerful ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
02nd April 2008
Aromatherapy carrier oils can be used to dilute the essential oil, making them safer to use. Carrier oil is also known as base oil or vegetable oil. These oils are extracted from the fatty portions of the plant. These oils can be employed on their own as ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
13th February 2008
Candida Albicans should not cause any confusion to you privileged reader since it is just medical terminology referring to a fungus that causes all yeast infections. I will not contemplate so much on how they came up with this botanical name, to baptize t... Read >
Author: Wangeci
07th February 2008
Candida Albicans should not cause any confusion to you privileged reader since it is just medical terminology referring to a fungus that causes all yeast infections. I will not contemplate so much on how they came up with this botanical name, to baptize t... Read >
Author: Wangeci
13th July 2007
No it is not an Australian greeting or a cream substitute for tea (like Coffee Mate for coffee.) It is actually pronounced “Yerba Mat-ay” and is a very healthy herbal drink. The name comes from the Spanish word hierba which was changed to yerba in Arg... Read >
Author: Alien
13th July 2007
Botanical Name of Wild Yam: Dioscorea villosa
Other Common Names: Colic root, Aluka, China Root Devil's-bones, Mexican Wild Yam, Rheumatism Root, Shan-yao, Wild Yam, Yuma.
Habitat: Wild Yam is native to North and Central America. It has become natur... Read >
Author: Alien
13th July 2007
Botanical Name of White Willow Bark : Salix alba,
Other Common Names: Willow bark, white willow, salix.
Habitat: White willow bark, as its name implies if a member of the willow family. Predominantly grown in Central and Southern Europe and Northern... Read >
Author: Alien
13th July 2007
Botanical Name Valerian: Valeriana Officinalis
Other Common Names:Valerian root, garden valerian, tobacco root, garden heliotrope, all-heal, phu (Galen), great wild valerian, amantilla, setwall, setewale capon’s tail
Habitat: Valerian root is nati... Read >
Author: Alien
11th July 2007
Botanical Name: Eurycoma longifolia
Other Common Names for Tongkat Ali:Longjack and Pasak Bumi
Habitat:Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand.
Description: Tongkat Ali (meaning Ali’s walking stick) gets its name from the long twisted roots that are harv... Read >
Author: Alien
11th July 2007
Botanical Name of Red Clover: Trifolium pratense L.
Other Common Names: Beebread, cow clover, meadow clover, purple clover, trefoil, wild clover.
Habitat: Red clover is a perennial herb that grows commonly in the wild throughout Europe, Asia and Afr... Read >
Author: Alien
11th July 2007
Botanical Name of Pygeum: Pygeum Africanum,
Other Common Names: Pigeum, African plum, African prune, alumty, iluo, kirah, natal tree, pigeum africanum
Habitat: Pygeum is found across the continent of Africa, especially the Southern portion. It gener... Read >
Author: Alien
11th July 2007
Botanical Name of Passion Flower: Passiflora incarnata
Other Common Names: Maypop, passiflora, passionflower.
Habitat: Passion flower is native to North, Central, and South America. This plant is mostly tropical, but some varieties may grow in colde... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name: Hoodia gordonii
Other Common Names: Bushman's Hat, Queen of the Namib, hoodia, xhooba, !khoba, Ghaap, hoodia cactus.
Habitat: Hoodia Gordonii grows primarily in the Kalahari desert of South Africa and also in Botswana, Namibia, and A... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name of Guarana: Paullinia cupana
Other Common Names: Guarana kletterstrauch, guaranastruik, quarana, quarane, cupana, Brazilian cocoa, uabano, uaranzeiro.
Habitat: The guarana plant thrives in the lush Amazon rainforest. It requires tropi... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name: Ginkgo Biloba
Other Common Names for Ginkgo Biloba: Ginkgo, gingko, maidenhair, yinxing (Chinese), icho (Japanese), eunhaeng (Korean).
Habitat: Ginkgo biloba is found growing wild around Zhejiang in Eastern China and in the Tian Mu S... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name: Centella asiatica
Other Common Names of Gotu Kola: Indian pennywort, pennywort, asiatic pennywort, antanan, pegaga, brahmi, chi-hsueh ts'ao, man t'ien hsing
Habitat: Gotu kola is native to Australia, Pacific Islands, Asia, South Afri... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name: Garcinia cambogia
Other Common Names of Garcinia Cambogia: Brindle berry, brindall berry, garcinia, malabar tamarind, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), citrin, gambooge, gorikapuli, uppagi, garcinia kola, mangosteen oil tree.
Habitat: India ... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name of Evening Primrose: Oenothera biennis
Other Common Names:Fever plant, great evening-primrose, kings-cure-all, night willow-herb, scabish, scurvish, tee primrose, sun drop, suncups
Habitat: Evening primrose grows in the temperate clim... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name of Devils Claw: Harpagophytum procumbent (Burchell)
Other Common Names: Grapple plant, harpagon, wood spider.
Habitat:The herb devil’s claw is native to southern Africa particularly the Kalahari desert, Namibia and Madagascar.
De... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name: Coleus forskohlii
Other Common Names: Coleous, Makandi.
Habitat: Coleus is a hardy plant, growing on the dry slopes of the lower Himalayas and the plains in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India, it. However, coleus has long been cultivated ... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus
Other Common Names: Chaste Tree, Abraham’s balm, Monk’s pepper, chaste lamb-tree, safe tree, Indian-spice, wild pepper, chasteberry, vitex, agnus-castus.
Habitat: The Chaste Tree is native to the Mediterranean ... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
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The Blue Cohosh Root
Botanical Name of Blue Cohosh: Caulophyllum thalictroides (L).
Other Common Names: Blueberry root, blue ginseng, yellow ginseng, beechdrops, pappoose root, squaw root.
Habitat: Blue cohosh is a perennial herbaceous... Read >
Author: Alien
05th July 2007
Botanical Name of Bitter Orange: Citrus aurantium
Other Common Names: Kuang chu, naranja agria, neroli, amara, hua chu hung, citrus bergamia, citrus bigaradia, citrus vulgaris, Seville orange, zhi shi, petit grain, chongcao, bigarade orange, sour orang... Read >
Author: Alien
15th June 2007
The health benefits of blackseed oil may be numerous, but cheap nigella sativa oil is probably a waste of money. Nigella sativa is the botanical name for the spice that has been used since ancient times to flavor food and for medicinal purposes.
Its c... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton
15th June 2007
Here we look briefly at the role of bitter melon in diabetes treatment; express concerns about bitter melon discount supplements and evaluate the benefits of bitter melon tea. Momordica charantia is the botanical name for bitter melon.
Bitter Melon in... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton
26th April 2007
Research has shown time and time again that eating small portions of dark chocolate may provide numerous health benefits as a result of chocolate's antioxidant properties. However, a new study, performed by a team of scientists in Scotland and Italy, sugg... Read >
Author: Tim Moore
18th April 2007
Goji Berries are also known as Wolfberry is the common name given to the fruit of Lycium barbarum. Lycium barbarum has got two species of boxthorn in the family Solanaceae. This Solanaceae family also includes the potato, tomato, eggplant, and tobacco.
... Read >
Author: Kirk Bachelder
01st April 2007
Hawthorn berry extract is an old herbal remedy for heart conditions. Today, Hawthorne berries are used in some natural products designed to promote heart health.
Legends, historical evidence and scientific evaluation surround hawthorn berry extract.... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton
19th January 2007
What is Kratom?
Kratom is a tall leafy tree that grows in tropical climates, mainly in Thailand and South East Asia. It is usually between 3 and 15 metres tall. Kratom�s botanical name is Mitragyna speciosa and it is part of the Rubiaciae family (the... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
20th October 2006
Goji Berries are also known as Wolfberry is the common name given to the fruit of Lycium barbarum. Lycium barbarum has got two species of boxthorn in the family Solanaceae. This Solanaceae family also includes the potato, tomato, eggplant, and tobacco. Ac... Read >
Author: kirk Bachelder
25th July 2006
Geranium
Botanical Name: Pelargonium Graveolens
Other Name: Apple Geranium
Geranium is an evergreen, bushy perennial herb. Geranium has light green round leaves with curvy edges and an apple aroma. It is also known as Pelargonium Graveolens. Gerani... Read >
Author: Get Nutri
19th July 2006
Does Hoodia really work for weight loss?
Instead of asking yourself this question, try to look at it like this. Does Hoodithin really help make weight loss easier and more enjoyable? Absolutely!
Hoodia is the #1 appetite suppressant in America helpi... Read >
Author: Jared Wash
24th May 2006
There are actually three common types of arthritis. The treatments which you will need will depend on the type, so please read carefully. The main type is Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million Americans with an average age ... Read >
Author: Michael Pearce
25th April 2006
What Is Milk Thistle?
Healers have used the prickly Milk Thistle plant to treat liver ailments for more than 2,000 years. Somehow these early practitioners figured out that preparations of this purple-flowered member of the sunflower family could stim... Read >
Author: Home herb
16th February 2006
What Is Milk Thistle Extracts?
Healers have used the prickly Milk Thistle Extracts plant to treat liver ailments for more than 2,000 years. Somehow these early practitioners figured out that preparations of this purple-flowered member of the sunflower... Read >
Author: Home herb
15th February 2006
Rooibos (pronounced Roy-boss), botanical name Aspalathus linearis, is clearly gaining popularity in the US due in part to all the hype surrounding the South African herb. I personally get many questions about Rooibos and the various properties and benefit... Read >
Author: Beth Johnston
06th October 2005
You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http:... Read >
Author: Michael McGroarty
27th September 2005
Are herbs "dilute forms of drugs" - and therefore dangerous? Or are they "natural" - and therefore safe? If you sell herbs, you probably hear these questions often. What is the "right" answer? It depends on the herb! These thoughts on herbs will help you ... Read >
Author: Susun Weed
24th August 2005
Treating Arthritis - Naturally
Copyright 2005 Mike Law
There are actually three common types of arthritis. These
are Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting
around 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually will attack w... Read >
Author: Mike Law
27th July 2005
There are actually three common types of arthritis. These
are Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting
around 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It
usually will attack weight bearing joints like knees, hips,
and ankles but h... Read >
Author: Mike Law
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