Herbs and bioactive substances

7 Health Benefits of Valerian Root + Recipes

Valerian root also known by its scientific name Valeriana officinalis is an herbal remedy that has roots in ancient Greece. The valerian plant is distinguished by pink or white flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, but is also found in North America. There are many available forms of this medicinal herb including tinctures, pills, drops, and teas that can be applied to a variety of health problems.

Home Remedies for Rosacea You Should Try

Rosacea is a long-term inflammatory condition that causes redness of the skin and rash, usually on the nose and cheeks. Rosacea particularly affects people with fair skin and becomes more common with age. Redness can spread to the forehead, back, chest, ears, and even eyelids in severe cases or with exacerbation of the condition.

A Guide to Different Types of Vinegars - How To Use Them

Vinegar is most likely present in your kitchen along with olive oil, salt, pepper and other basic cooking tools. Both beginners and experienced chefs use vinegar to make sauces, marinades, dressings and various marinades. But if you walk along the vinegar stands in the grocery store, you will see that there are different varieties — balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, apple, rice and more. For novice cooks, it can be especially confusing to choose vinegar, and it's always helpful to know how to use this ubiquitous kitchen attribute.

How to Deal with Constant Fatigue and Exhaustion using Natural Remedies

Nowadays, everyone is under stress and a lot of pressure. And in combination with lack of sleep and poor diet, this leads to constant fatigue and exhaustion - both on a mental and physical level. Of course, there are also medical reasons to feel tired all the time, but fatigue that is not related to a particular medical problem can stem from a number of factors, including insufficient or interrupted sleep, poor diet, stress, depression, lack of exercise, and more.

Severe Asthma: Causes and Herbal Remedies to Relieve Symptoms

Asthma is a condition in which the airways narrow and swell and can produce an increased amount of mucus. This can make breathing difficult and cause coughing, typical wheezing, or other breathing problems.

Seborrheic Dermatitis: Natural Treatments That Work

Seborrheic dermatitis, a type of recurrent eczema, is an inflammatory skin disease. Most often, seborrheic dermatitis affects the scalp and causes the appearance of scaly red spots. These spots can also appear on the face and upper body. These are areas with many sebaceous glands that produce natural sebum.

7 Amazing Benefits of Rose Oil and How to Use It

It is no coincidence that rose essential oil is said to be the queen of all essential oils. The rose flower has become a symbol of purity, love and longevity. And while in ancient times its scarcity, delicacy and aroma gave the rose flower the highest rank of all, now science confirms the qualities and healing potential of rose oil.

Health benefits of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) as a therapeutic agent

People usually associate lavender with its specific aroma and beautiful purple colors. But you may not know that the lavender flower and the oil derived from it have a long history in herbalism.

Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance - What you need to know (part 2)

Hormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs. The human body produces hundreds of hormones, but the following are fundamental to good health: thyroid hormones (associated with regulating energy, temperature, and reproductive health), estrogen (mood modulator), progesterone (a natural anti-anxiety hormone) and testosterone (important for good mood, motivation, libido, strength in both sexes), DHEA and cortisol (for managing stress) and insulin (for blood sugar control).

Impressive Health Benefits of Hawthorn Berry

Hawthorn is a wild fruit tree that grows in different parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and North Africa. The botanical name of the genus is Crataegus, belonging to the Rosaceae family of plants. Although there are hundreds of species of Crataegus, when people talk about hawthorn, they usually mean Crataegus monogyna.