Recent Health Blog | Herbal Remedies PostsDrinking Aloeby Aimee Amodio16 Nov 2009 04:37 PMAloe vera has long been valued as a healing plant. The leaves are full of a gel that has been shown to help heal wounds and soothe burns. Poplarby Aimee Amodio28 Sep 2009 04:54 PMTrees in the poplar family -- including cottonwoods and aspens -- contain compounds related to aspirin (salicylic acid) and have some anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties. However, the medicinal value of the poplar family varies greatly from one species of tree to another. St. John's Wortby Aimee Amodio17 Aug 2009 04:02 PMSt. John's wort is one herbal remedy that has been (and continues to be) under a lot of scrutiny by modern science. Also known as hypericum and goat weed, use of St. John's wort for treating mental and mood disorders dates back to ancient Greece. Ginger: Not Just for Ale and Snaps!by Aimee Amodio14 Jun 2009 10:10 AMGinger has a long history in the kitchen AND in health care. Throughout Asia and Europe, the "root" has been a popular ingredient in cooking and a popular remedy for more than one ailment. What Are Adaptogens?by Aimee Amodio22 Apr 2009 03:09 PMI was at a holistic health expo this weekend and visited a booth offering "adaptogen sprays". I'd never heard of adaptogens before, and grabbed a brochure. Adaptogens are plants and/or herbs that supposedly have the ability to increase the body's resistance to fatigue and stress. Stinging Nettleby Aimee Amodio30 Mar 2009 10:24 AMWith a name like "stinging nettle" it doesn't sound like a good idea to use this plant internally or externally... does it? But stinging nettle has a long history in medicine. One of the earliest uses of stinging nettle was in attempts to stimulate paralyzed limbs. Roseby Aimee Amodio14 Nov 2008 01:19 PMThe rose has a long, romantic history. But while this flower is mostly known in the arena of love, it also has some notable entries in the book of medicine. History suggests that Greek colonists first introduced the rose to southern Italy. Lemon Balmby Aimee Amodio09 Nov 2008 01:04 PMShortly after I graduated college, I got a summer job at a 1800s historical park. One of the houses boasted a lovely little herb garden, and my favorite plant in the garden was lemon balm. Acaiby Aimee Amodio21 Sep 2008 03:35 PMI'd never heard much about acai before a friend gave me a smoothie-maker for Christmas. Along with the smoothie-maker, I was given a big bag of frozen berries and some packets of acai to kick off my blender experiments. First things first: acai is pronounced ah-sigh-ee. Juniperby Aimee Amodio21 Aug 2008 05:21 PMJuniper is an evergreen popular in landscaping... but you may know the plant more for giving flavoring to gin. The juniper shrub's branches, leaves, and berries have long been used in cooking and medicine, too. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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