Herbal Lore

Cat's Claw - Herbal Spotlight

Cat's Claw - Herbal Spotlight

Cat’s claw known scientifically as Uncaria tomentos , or as the Spanish call it "uña de gato," derives its name from the shape of curved thorns that protrude from the...

Cat's Claw - Herbal Spotlight

Cat’s claw known scientifically as Uncaria tomentos , or as the Spanish call it "uña de gato," derives its name from the shape of curved thorns that protrude from the...

Activated Charcoal - Herbal Spotlight

Activated Charcoal - Herbal Spotlight

When you hear the word charcoal, you may think of barbecue charcoal which contains many toxins and chemicals, which is why it should never be consumed. Activated charcoal (activated carbon)...

Activated Charcoal - Herbal Spotlight

When you hear the word charcoal, you may think of barbecue charcoal which contains many toxins and chemicals, which is why it should never be consumed. Activated charcoal (activated carbon)...

Herbal Spotlight - Burdock

Herbal Spotlight - Burdock

Nature’s best kept hidden secret for skin health    Known as a “Blood purifier” Burdock has been used for centuries in traditional Western herbal medicine to clear the bloodstream of toxins and help...

Herbal Spotlight - Burdock

Nature’s best kept hidden secret for skin health    Known as a “Blood purifier” Burdock has been used for centuries in traditional Western herbal medicine to clear the bloodstream of toxins and help...

Herbal Spotlight - Mullein

Herbal Spotlight - Mullein

Mullein has been used since ancient times in Western herbal medicine as a remedy for skin, throat and breathing problems. The ancient Greek physician, pharmacologist, and botanist, Dioscorides recommended the herb for diseases of the lung. 

Herbal Spotlight - Mullein

Mullein has been used since ancient times in Western herbal medicine as a remedy for skin, throat and breathing problems. The ancient Greek physician, pharmacologist, and botanist, Dioscorides recommended the herb for diseases of the lung. 

Herbal Spotlight - Devil's Claw

Herbal Spotlight - Devil's Claw

One of the main medicinal plants southern Africa has given to the world, Devil’s claw - Naturally reduce pain and inflammation.   Fun Fact - The name Devil's claw was derived due to the...

Herbal Spotlight - Devil's Claw

One of the main medicinal plants southern Africa has given to the world, Devil’s claw - Naturally reduce pain and inflammation.   Fun Fact - The name Devil's claw was derived due to the...

Herbal Spotlight - Withania

Herbal Spotlight - Withania

Withania, also known as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, and winter cherry is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used as a rejuvenative and daily tonic for many centuries.  Extracts or powder from the plant's root or leaves...

Herbal Spotlight - Withania

Withania, also known as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, and winter cherry is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used as a rejuvenative and daily tonic for many centuries.  Extracts or powder from the plant's root or leaves...