Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) root is an Asian herbal remedy that has been used for 2000 years to boost immunity. The Chinese name for it is huang qi, meaning “strengthener of Chi” (Chi being the life force, therefore the ability to fight disease). Chinese herbalists believe that this plant strengthens all body systems and that it […]
Throughout my entire training as a Master Medical Herbalist I was repeatedly taught how healing always starts with healthy bowels, and, therefore, how important it is to always start any healing process by cleansing the bowels. First of all, in order to restore wellbeing, it is essential to make sure that toxins are able to […]
Cowslip and Primrose are beautiful early spring flowers that we have the pleasure to see decorating meadows, woodlands and roadsides. They belong to the same family (Primulaceae) and used to be very common, but suffered a recent decline mainly due to the loss of the grasslands where they grow. Luckily, they are still quite widespread […]
Unfortunately, there are no known pharmaceuticals or herbal remedies known to stop or cure Coronavirus. However, it is possible to improve your general health and to boost your immune system in order to improve the immune response against viral infections by means of herbal remedies and through healthy nutrition and lifestyle. There are several antiviral […]
Elder (Sambucus nigra) has medicinal qualities that have been known since ancient times, being a potent immune-boosting remedy. The syrup made from its berries, which are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and flavonoids, has been long used to prevent colds and flu, as well as to contrast their symptoms. In fact, modern research shows […]
Are you aware of the amazing properties of Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)? This amazing herb is an incredible help for the whole circulatory system. It regulates the blood flow, equalizing blood pressure, and strengthening the heart, capillaries, arteries, and veins. In fact, Cayenne is a circulatory stimulant, meaning that it feeds the necessary elements into the […]