Rhodiola Adoptogen: Health Benefits and How to Use

Botanical Name: Rhodiola rosea Family: Crassulaceae Common Names: Rose root, golden root, hong jing tian (the Chinese name for R. crenulata) Taste/Energy: Sweet, slightly bitter, spicy, cool, dry Part Used: Root Location/Cultivation: Rhodiola is native to the northern circum polar regions of Canada, Scandinavia, and Siberia. It also is found…

What are the essential nutrients I need daily?

What are the essential nutrients I need daily? Nutrition is essential for our health, affecting everything from how much energy we have to how well our immune system works. We need to get certain nutrients—called essential nutrients—from our diet because our bodies can't make them on their own. These nutrients…

Unlocking the Power of Ashwagandha: Adaptogenic Herb

Unlocking the Power of Ashwagandha: Health Benefits of This Adaptogenic Herb Ashwagandha Botanical Name: Withania somnifera Family:  Solanaceae Common Names: Winter cherry, asgandh (Hindi) Taste/Energy: Bitter, warm, dry Part Used: Root What Makes Ashwagandha Special? Ashwagandha is among the top natural health herbs because it is one of the most…

American Ginseng: Health Benefits and Dosage

American Ginseng Native to North America, American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) has been used in traditional medicine and is still being actively researched due to its adaptogenic, immune-modulatory and hypoglycemic properties. As always unlike Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) among Asian populations American ginseng has many beneficial compounds and characteristics giving it…

Herbs Used Everywhere and Their Medicinal Use

Herbs Used Everywhere and Their Medicinal Use: A Comprehensive Review The use of herbs to treat diseases can be traced back thousands of years where traditional herbal practice is formed as the basis for many modem health care systems around the world. This includes medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine through…

Gaozaban: Health Benefits, and How to use

Uncovering the Health Benefits of Gaozaban In our quest for a healthy lifestyle, it's always exciting to discover natural remedies that can support our well-being. One such gem is Gaozaban—an ancient herb that has been celebrated for its health benefits for centuries. But what exactly is Gaozaban, and how can…