Burdock root (Arctium lappa) is used both as a food and as a medicine. The plant grows to about 3 feet tall. It has purple flowers and huge leaves. Parts of the plant which can be used are roots, leaves and seeds (but mainly the roots). Burdock root benefits As a medicine, the burdock root…
Spices
Anise The anise plant holds powers or youth, purification (baths) and protection. And while some use anise as a protection, in meditation, some use it ensure their sleep will be without nightmares or to enjoy this herb in cooking. Therapeutic values of anise are antifungal, diuretic, carminative, relieve gas pains and antispasmodic. Anise uses Anise…
Ginkgo Biloba
Gingko biloba is one of the world’s oldest living tree species. It existence can be traced back more than 200 million years and it can be found in Europe and North America. In China, ginkgo seeds and fruits have been used as a food and as a medicine. Among other valuable components ginkgo biloba also…
Hallucinogenic plants
Some plants date back 3 billion years. While some are used as a healing medicine, some are used in rituals and as hallucinogens. Hallucinogens or consciousness plants contain some chemicals which can induce altered perceptions such as visual or auditory hallucinations. These hallucinogen plants have been mainly used for centuries for religious purposes and are…
L- Carnitine And Its Fat Burning Effects
L – Carnitine is a trimethylated amino acid. This amino acid was discovered in 1905 where it was shown that L – carnitine is important in burning fat and providing energy to the body. As a result, today this amino acid can be found in many diet products and weight loss supplements. Red meat is…
Astragalus
Astragalus (Astagalus membranaceus), also known as huang qi, is a beautiful herb used by the Chinese for invigorating vital energy and strengthening Qi. This herb can grow to about 30-60 cm tall and enjoys alkaline soil and sunny locations. The English word for astragalus is milk vetch – often used as a tonic for younger…