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Unlike many herbs, chamomile’s primary bioactive compounds - bisabolol, chamazulene, and apigenin - are light-sensitive...
24/03/2026

Unlike many herbs, chamomile’s primary bioactive compounds - bisabolol, chamazulene, and apigenin - are light-sensitive. Properly dried and dark-stored flowers retained over 92% of their original volatile oil profile. Assessing quality begins with your senses - not labels. Authentic, well-preserved chamomile has unmistakable physical attributes. Flower heads intact and full. Crumbled flowers indicate rough handling or excessive drying heat, which degrades volatile oils. Aroma intensity -Crush a small pinch between your fingers. High-grade chamomile releases an immediate, sweet, honey-like fragrance. Mustiness, dustiness, or a hay-like smell indicates mold, improper drying, or prolonged storage.
Texture: Petals should feel slightly pliable - not brittle or powdery. Over-dried flowers crumble easily and lose essential oil content. Slightly leathery resilience suggests careful low-heat dehydration.

Boldo leaf is considered one of the best medicinal herbs for many digestive disorders, such as bloating, heartburn, and ...
23/03/2026

Boldo leaf is considered one of the best medicinal herbs for many digestive disorders, such as bloating, heartburn, and poor absorption of nutrients in the stomach and intestines.

The root of Angelica sinensis is classified as tonic herb which helps to support the blood in the body, has a nourishing...
09/03/2026

The root of Angelica sinensis is classified as tonic herb which helps to support the blood in the body, has a nourishing effect on the uterus, supporting a healthy menstrual cycle and fertility. It is a herb which is used to tonify the body when it is weak or when there is insufficient blood, especially for the menstrual cycle, as well as during pregnancy and in post-partum recovery.

Spearmint, part of the Lamiaceae family that includes other herbs like sage, rosemary, and lemon balm. Spearmint contain...
05/03/2026

Spearmint, part of the Lamiaceae family that includes other herbs like sage, rosemary, and lemon balm. Spearmint contains polyphenolic compounds, such as salvianolic and rosmarinic acids - which protect the brain and enhance memory, concentration and attention in humans and supports restful sleep at night. Spearmint polyphenols promote neurogenesis - the growth of new brain cells, while protecting existing neurons and boosting neurotransmitter levels and positively impact the blood vessels that support and nourish them.

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) Like sage and lemon balm, horehound is part of the mint family. It is known for its long h...
27/01/2026

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
Like sage and lemon balm, horehound is part of the mint family. It is known for its long history of supporting the respiratory system and lungs. This is helpful for those that suffer from coughs that just seem to linger. The ability to move the mucus out of your lungs helps with clearer, more efficient breathing.

Milk thistle is beneficial for breast milk supply due to its plant estrogens. Prolactin is a necessary hormone for breas...
18/01/2026

Milk thistle is beneficial for breast milk supply due to its plant estrogens. Prolactin is a necessary hormone for breastfeeding and its production is regulated by estrogen. Milk thistles estrogen properties increase prolactin secretions, making it an efficient galactagogue.

Goldenrod really focus on its powerful decongestant abilities. It’s often a go-to for clearing sinus complications, alle...
18/11/2025

Goldenrod really focus on its powerful decongestant abilities. It’s often a go-to for clearing sinus complications, allergies, and flu symptoms.

The powdered root bark of Diospyros lyciodes is rubbed into scarifications to treat patients with pneumonia or snake-bit...
28/10/2025

The powdered root bark of Diospyros lyciodes is rubbed into scarifications to treat patients with pneumonia or snake-bites. Root decoctions are held in the mouth to allay toothache or gargled against a sore throat, and they drink it to cure female infertility, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, body pain, cardiac pain, and epilepsy. Root decoctions are taken against dysmenorrhoea and form part of a medicine given to vomiting babies. The root decoction and the raw fruit are considered to be effective against tuberculosis. In South Africa decoctions of the root is used to treat epilepsy and asthma.The Venda people use Diospyros lycioides to appease the spirit of a young man who has died before marriage. In times of war they use parts of this tree mixed with hedgehog prickles and duiker blood to provide protection against enemies. In Zimbabwe and Malawi pieces of root are buried in the corners of the house as protection against witchcraft.

Pieces of the root of Diospyros lycioides are widely and commonly used as toothbrush. In southern Africa the fruit and s...
28/10/2025

Pieces of the root of Diospyros lycioides are widely and commonly used as toothbrush. In southern Africa the fruit and seed are used as food and are also used to make beer. Fruits are also fermented to distil alcohol. The roasted ground seeds were once used as a coffee substitute. A yellowish brown dye is obtained from the roots while the bark is used for tanning skins. In Botswana the dye is used to colour palm leaves for basketry. The plant is a bee forage.The roots are used medicinally by local people. The root is chewed for the treatment of colds and coughs. The powdered root or a root extract is used against eye ailments. The roasted and powdered root mixed with mutton fat makes a thorn plaster and is used to ease body pain.

Buchu is a plant from South Africa. The leaf is used to make medicine.Buchu is used for urinary tract infections (UTIs),...
29/03/2025

Buchu is a plant from South Africa. The leaf is used to make medicine.
Buchu is used for urinary tract infections (UTIs), including infections involving the urethra (urethritis) and kidneys (pyelonephritis). It is also used by mouth for treating inflamed prostate (prostatitis), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), high blood pressure, fever, cough, common cold, upset stomach, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gout, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Quassia wood or bark act as a natural insecticide for organic farming. A good protection was shown against different ins...
13/02/2025

Quassia wood or bark act as a natural insecticide for organic farming. A good protection was shown against different insect pests. Quassia extract can be obtained by boiling wood chips in water and removing the wood chips afterwards. The extract contains quassin and neoquassin, which have insecticidal properties. The extract can be used to spray fruit trees, shortly after blooming.
The wood can be dried after boiling and be reused 2 to 3 times.The extract can be storaged over half a year (e.g. spring till autumn).

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