Archive for the 'Herbal Plants' Category

About Goldenseal

Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Goldenseal

Goldenseal, also known as yellow root, eye balm, golden root, yellow puccoon, Indian turmeric, jaundice root and poor man’s ginseng, is herb in the family of Ranunculaceae. As one of the most popular herb in America since 1798, Goldenseal has some properties which are good for the body. Among the properties are anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, [...]

About Fo Ti

Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Fo Ti

Fo Ti, also known as Chinese Knotweed, Climbing Knotweed, Flowery Knotweed, He-Shou-Wu, or Kashuu, is herb native to China. Fo Ti is known to have the astringent, demulcent, and tonic properties. It is mostly used to treat constipation, fatigue, sexual problems, sores, sexual problems, and eczema, as well as lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol level, [...]

About Dong Quai

Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Dong Quai Plant

Dong Quai, also known as Angelica Sinensis, Chinese Angelica, Dang Gui, or Tang Kuei, is a herb native to China. Dong Quai has been used for thousand of years as herbal remedy. It is usually produced in from of tincture, tablet, liquid extract, raw root, and powder. The root, leaves, stem, and seeds can all [...]

About Kava Kava

Thursday, April 28th, 2011
Kava Kava

Kava-kava is a tropical plant that has big heart-shaped leaves along the branches. The flowers will blossom at the part where the branches meet the stems. Kava root is a popular herbal plant which is well-known to treat anxiety by relaxing. Some other benefits are to treat insomnia, pain, jet lag, epilepsy, and stiffness. In [...]

About Gentian Root

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
Gentian Flower

Gentian Root, also known as Yellow gentian root, yellow gentian or bitterwort, is herb in the family of Gentianaceae. It is a perennial herb with fleshy roots, fat stems, and flowers. The used parts of Gentian Root are, of course, the roots and the rhizomes. Gentian Root is aromatic but has bitter taste after some [...]

About Saw Palmetto

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto is herb in the family of Serenoa. Some of the properties that derive to health benefits of Saw Palmetto are the diuretic, tonic expectorant, sedative, and anti-septic. Saw Palmetto is mainly known for treating prostate problems, healing sexual dysfunctions, and encouraging larger breasts. The last benefit is not yet proven through scientific research. [...]