Herbs and bioactive substances

7 Chinese herbs with proven antiviral effect

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread to multiple countries around the world, posing a huge threat to public health and safety. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in combination with Western medicine (WM), has made an important and lasting contribution to the battle against COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. It is possible to combine both systems to ensure a better way out of illness and to take measures to prevent not only COVID-19. A closer look at traditional Chinese medicine shows that we can also use it in other respiratory viruses.

Ginkgo Biloba - Benefits, Intake and Possible Side Effects

Ginkgo biloba is an antioxidant-rich herb used to improve brain health and treat a variety of conditions. Although dietary supplements usually contain extracts from the leaves of the plant, ginkgo biloba seeds are commonly used for medicinal purposes in traditional Chinese medicine.

The amazing health benefits of ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger is among the healthiest (and tastiest) foods on the planet. It belongs to the family Zingiberaceae and is closely related to turmeric (Curcuma longa), cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) and galangal (Alpinia Galanga). The rhizome (the underground part of the stem) is the part that is usually used as a spice. It is often called ginger root or simply ginger. There are legends about the benefits of this natural gift and today we will reveal all the great beneficial effects that ginger consumption can provide you in various forms.

8 great herbal alternatives to coffee with a tonic effect

Most people start their day with a cup of coffee or tea, one of the most popular drinks people around the world consume. As for coffee, some say that they can not live without it. For them, coffee is something of an energy booster and keeps them awake throughout the day, improves their concentration and focus. For others, however, the caffeinated drink does not act in the same invigorating way. For them, there are great herbal alternatives to coffee with a tonic effect, which we will pay special attention to in the article.

The unusual benefits of dandelion root and recipes for preparation

Dandelion, also called Radica (Taraxacum officinale), is that plant that as children we loved to pick and blow in the air. In fact, dandelions are plants that have a number of powerful health benefits, and it is better to use them for this. People have used dandelions in folk medicine for much of recorded history, including in the form of dandelion tea.

Healthy Foods That Clog Arteries and Prevent a Heart Attack

Clogged arteries, which are characteristic of the condition atherosclerosis, occur when fatty deposits accumulate on the walls of the arteries. This accumulation of fatty deposits leads to a narrowing of the arteries, which negatively affects blood circulation to the heart and other parts of the body. Over time, our arteries narrow, and some other factors, such as being overweight, smoking, stress, diabetes mellitus, and more, contribute to a higher risk of heart disease.

Swedish bitter: Herbal miracle for every home medicine cabinet

You've probably heard of the "Swedish bitters" and its great health effect before. It is a tonic herbal mixture developed in Sweden as early as the 17th century by the physician and chemist Urban Hjärne and sold in pharmacies under the name "Elixir Amarum". Medicines made from bitter herbs, such as Swedish bitters, are often used as digestives. Their ingredients are useful for the intestinal tract and not only, as you will see from this article. In the rich composition of Swedish bitters lies more health benefits.

Safe use of Camphor: Benefits and Precautions

Camphor is a white crystalline compound derived from the wood of Cinnamomum camphora. One of the most important properties of camphor is its strong smell and pungent taste. Today, camphor is usually made from turpentine oil. Applications of camphor on the skin are known to relieve pain and reduce itching. It is also used to treat nail fungus, warts, insect bites, wounds and osteoarthritis. About its benefits, safe use and precautions we tell in detail in the article.

How to Treat Wrinkles Naturally at home

Wrinkles are lines or folds on the skin that appear as a result of aging. Wrinkles that appear at an early age may be the result of smoking or sun damage, but also other factors. It is possible to treat wrinkles if you want to change the way they look by using over-the-counter products, outpatient procedures, cosmetics and natural remedies, some of them for home use.

Natural remedies, herbs and diet in people with Vitiligo

There are diseases that cause people to stigmatize other people or fear that they may become infected, which leads to the same effect. One such disease is psoriasis, and another - vitiligo. However, psoriasis as a disease and vitiligo as a condition are not contagious, not completely treated, but their symptoms should be controlled. Also, there are some similarities between them.