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As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, we’re getting a lot of questions on what the potential role of herbal medicine is during the outbreak. Learn how the virus works and how to limit your chances of transmission.
Catuaba is the common name of over 8 unrelated species of plants. Learn the difference between these species so that you know which ones to use and which ones to avoid.
Monoamine oxidase has been linked with a variety of neurological disorders, and naturally, declines with age. Modern MAO inhibitors tend to come with a variety of undesirable side effects, pushing us to look for new MAO inhibitor options...
Candidiasis is an overgrowth of the common fungus known as candida. When candida overgrowth occurrs, getting rid of it can be challenging and time consuming. Although there are drug therapies for eliminating candida, many of them are beginning to lose their effectiveness to drug resistant strains of the fungus. There are many plant-based treatment options available, including pau d'arco, but using them effectively takes some perserverance and an understanding of how to use them.
THC is the main psychoactive chemical contained in the Cannabis plant. But how is this molecule metabolised and used within the body? Read on to find out.
Altitude sickness, otherwise known as acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a condition caused by the low oxygen concentration that comes with high elevations. There are a number of different strategies available for reducing the instances of altitude sickness for the mountaineer.
Here we discuss how AMS occurs, and ways to treat or prevent it when venturing high into the mountains.
Aphrodisiacs have been around for thousands of years. Only recently has scientific research began to uncover the mechanisms these medicinal plant species use to boost our libido and make us more fertile.
In this article we explore 34 medicinal plants classified as aphrodisiacs.
Ayahuasca is a blend of 2 Amazonian plants, brewed to produce one of the most psychoactive substances in the world. It's commonly used in the treatment of drug addiction, chronic depression, and anxiety disorders but has also seen a surge in global interest for non-medical reasons.
Some of the best athletic enhancement supplements are actually from herbs! Read on to find out which ones would work best for your athletic regimen.
Heart palpitations can be very uncomfortable. Effective treatments are hard to find and often involve harsh pharmaceuticals (like beta-blockers) or surgically cauterizing the heart. There are, however, a few excellent herbal options you can employ for managing heart palpitations.
Allow us to introduce you to fennel, perhaps one of the most underestimated of the culinary herbs. We talk about the uses of fennel in cooking, as well as some of its health benefits. We end with 5 delicious recipes using fennel.
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