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The papaya, also known as papaw or pawpaw, is originally from Southern Mexico, Central America, and Northern South America. Papaya's bright color, sweet taste, and surprising list of health benefits make it a popular fruit worldwide, which is why papayas are now grown...

Reishi mushrooms have been used as medicine for centuries. The red reishi mushroom is also known as the Ling Zhi mushroom. The fungi grow on the sides of trees. And in the wild, the red Reishi grows at the base of hemlock or maple trees. These reishi mushrooms are...

The roots of the Silene Capensis (also known as Ubulawu) have, up until recently, only been used by the Xhosa people of South Africa. Still, it is rapidly capturing the attention of western society mainly due to its ability to help create lucid dream states. Prepared...

Herbal restoratives are also used from time to time as curative herbs or remedial remedies. This is because they are supernatural plants that provide remarkable health benefits and help bring the brain, body, and soul into balance. Even herbal tonics are very safe...

No flower may be as tied to human history as the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), which has been used for health and wellness, ceremonial and cosmetic, and aesthetic purposes. Since man’s beginnings along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, safflower has been part of...

What is guarana seed used for? Guarana seeds are used for a number of things. According to WebMD, there has been evidence for:  Lack of appetite in those with cancer. According to early research, consuming guarana extract can slightly improve appetite and prevent...

Ginkgo biloba, also known as the Maidenhair tree, is the only species in the genus Ginkgophyta that has not been extinct. This species of tree is one of the oldest in the world, dating back 270 million years. The tree is cultivated on a wide scale in China. It serves...

Pelargonium sidoides, also known as African geranium, is a powerful medicinal herb. It’s also sold under the brand names Umckaloabo and Kaloban as a plant-derived pharmaceutical. The herb is highly effective for treating acute bronchitis. It helps your body heal...

Devil's Claw Root, which we offer in powder form, has been used in health and wellness circles for centuries. It's native to Southern Africa, but a German farmer became interested in the root. He exported it, eventually gaining popularity throughout the western world...

Myrciaria dubia, commonly known as Camu Camu, is a fruit native to South America. The berries that have a somewhat sour flavor are usually added to desserts or sweetened beverages or consumed in the form of blended juices instead of whole food. Here's everything you...

Throughout history, the butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) has appeared as a staple of eastern medicine and as a playful ingredient in drinks and desserts. The climbing, invasive plant has fans and foes but doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. The...

Want to learn all about Kanna? You have come to the right place! This article contains all information about the African herb, its effects, uses, and everything in between. Native to South Africa, Sceletium Tortuosum is a potent plant of which the leaves and roots are...

Butea Superba is a tuber vegetable. Although it looks very similar to Pueraria Mirifica, the shrub appears to have a completely different effect. For centuries, this powerful tuber has been used for the enhancement of male vitality. It's also been used traditionally...

Damiana, native to Southwest Texas in the U.S. and South America, Central America, and Mexico, served as an aphrodisiac for decades. The leaves have originally been turned into tea or incense, used by the natives of South and Central America for its natural relaxing...

What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha is a medicinal plant with varied uses for human health. "Ashwa" means horse, and "gandha" means smell. The word Ashwagandha translates to "smell of horse" since the roots smell like that of a horse. Since the herb is used primarily to...

Tribulus Terrestris powder is a plant-based dietary supplement used for thousands of years. It offers a number of positive health and wellness benefits, and it's well-known for its ability to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol, improve libido and sexual health, and...

Tongkat Ali and Fadogia Agrestis Supplement Tongkat Ali Powder and Fadogia Agrestis Extract are great natural herbal supplements. They are becoming popular after the statement from the famous Andrew Huberman, a Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford...

Herbs have helped heal ailments of all kinds for millennia. To help us understand them and what they do, we’ve categorized them into neat groups based on their properties: herbs for immunity, for energy, for anxiety support, and so on. In reality, however, the healing...

There’s a lot of focus on specific aspects of health these days: such as gut health, immune health, or even mental health. While many could think of “mental health” as meaning the same as brain health, this could actually be considered closer to emotional or spiritual...

Do you deal with a chronic pain condition? Maybe it’s related to arthritis, autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, migraine, or some other type of nerve pain, like from an accident or injury. Regardless of the cause, some types of chronic pain (especially nerve-related...

What is Shifting Baseline Syndrome, and Is It Impacting Your Health? Shifting Baseline Syndrome, while it sounds like a condition, is not a health condition. It is also sometimes referred to as generational amnesia. In fact, SBS isn't looked at through the lens of the...

Building Matriarchies in Daily Life Let's look at a few ways to activate your inner Goddess and bring about more matriarchal structures into your lifestyle. Manage Your Microbiome You yourself are an ecosystem. Your body is a mini-version of Mother Earth, with its own...

Herbs of many kinds have helped women’s health for thousands of years. Each brings its unique benefits to the table and addresses some dimensions that could need healing: fertility, menstruation, and more. Over centuries and millennia, some herbs have gained better...

In the Western world, we might think we've seen it all: every superfood, health food, or antioxidant-rich berry out there. Fruits like acai, pomegranate, and blueberry have taken health-focused juices and fitness supplements by storm, all thanks to their reputation...

We are all swimming in a Universal field of energy. At the very core of all that you see, taste, smell, hear and touch is a vibrational reality, which gives rise to the physical one. At the level of physical perception, we are apparently separate individuals living in...

Many turn to herbs and natural remedies for supporting certain aspects of health. Boosting the immune system, improving liver or kidney health, detoxifying the body, and clearing up the skin are popular go-to’s. You’d be hard-pressed to find one herb or natural remedy...

There is a library that contains information about every single aspect of you and the journey you have taken through life. Within this library is a record of every word you have spoken, every action you have taken, and every thought you have ever thought! Within this...

The Apki seeds capsules benefits are plentiful when it comes to improving and relieving various health issues that impact both men and women. Women use Akpi seeds (Ricinodendron heudelotii) to enlarge their buttocks, hips, and breast. Ricinodendron heudelotii powder...

The brain is definitely the most important organ of the body. Among different parts of the brain, the hypothalamus holds high importance. The hypothalamus plays a critical role in supporting the brain's cognitive functions such as memory, attention span,...

There are several different social herbal remedies available that you can consume to help you alleviate the debilitating effects of anxiety or stress. Even though medications can prevent anxiousness, many people would instead go the natural herbal route. Natural...

When looking up natural remedies to help with sleep or natural pain relief alternatives, you might have trouble comparing wild lettuce vs. dandelion in terms of medical use. That's because wild lettuce is the cousin of the dandelion and has a very similar appearance....

What is Aporphine & How Is It Used Medicinally? There are multiple plants and parts with medicinal uses, but some plants are more well-known for their medical properties than others. Using natural plants to help relieve various medical issues is getting more...

The lotus flower is thought to be one of the most sacred flowers in the world, and it can be found growing in multiple locations all over. While people might look at the lotus flower and think it's incredibly pretty, many people don't know about the true meaning and...

Echinacea Root Echinacea is a popular flowering plant used for hundreds of years for its many medicinal benefits, including reducing inflammation and fighting infections such as the common cold and flu. Echinacea boosts our immunity by increasing the production of...

Do you want to be healthy? Do you want to look good? But more than anything, you want to know how to gain weight quickly and naturally — with no animal products and in a way that preserves your wellness and vibrance. Contrary to the stereotype, not all women want to...

Health organizations will claim that we have vaccines for a reason. Supposedly they protect our health and the health of those around us, stopping dangerous diseases from spreading. To accomplish this, millions get vaccinated every year. We may think that we should...

As COVID-19 surges around the world, scientists are desperately racing to find a treatment for it— and hopefully a cure for it as well. So far, one of the most promising (but not officially approved) types of treatment is antimalarial medicine. Of these, two medicines...

Honey exploits bees, but figs exploit wasps. So, are figs vegan after all? Most people consider plants and plant-based foods “vegan” without a second thought—vegetables, nuts, grains, and fruits all top this list. But because veganism shuns animal products,...

Discovery of the Brain’s Lymphatic System Given all the advances in brain mapping, it’s only normal for us to think that we know everything there is to know about the basic anatomy and functioning of the brain. That’s precisely what makes this brain discovery a...

What is Turmeric? Turmeric, also called Indian saffron or 'the golden spice' because of its bright yellow color, is a plant that grows in Central America and Asia. India is the largest producer of Turmeric spice, supplying over 80% of the world's turmeric root....