Plants

Cranberry is an evergreen shrub of the Heather family that is native to the Northeastern and North Central regions of America. The Vaccinium macrocarpon or North American cranberry is the species most commonly cultivated. Before it was first cultivated commercially, Native Americans had already been using it for its nutritional and medicinal value. It’s been …

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The difference between turmeric and ginger examines their distinct features, being two of the most considerably studied ingredients in herbal medicine. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a plant that has been used for centuries as a natural treatment for various health problems such as digestive disorders, particularly nausea and diarrhea. The primary pharmacological effects of ginger …

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Aloe Vera, also known as Aloe Barbadensis, is a succulent plant that has been used medicinally for centuries. Of more than 350 aloe species that have been identified, about 30 of them show therapeutic properties in studies including Aloe spicata, Aloe perryi Baker, Aloe socotńna, Aloe africana Miller, Aloe chinensis, Aloe perfoliata and Aloe saponaria. …

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The Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo, or Ginkgo biloba) is a curative plant from the Ginkgoaceae family native to China. The term “maidenhair tree” comes from the resemblance of its leaves to the leaves of the Maidenhair ferns from the genus Adiantum, with delicate fronds and slender, black stalks. It is still cultivated mainly for neurological health, …

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Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species, dating back more than 200 million years ago. It has been used as medicine by the Chinese for 500 years who concocted teas and other medicines from the different parts of the tree to treat asthma and bronchitis. In Germany and France, Ginkgo was a …

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Ginseng is any one of 13 slow-growing plant species (with some scientists recognizing up to 18 species) of the Genus Panax that have been used in ancient Chinese medicine for centuries. They provide many health benefits such as increasing energy levels, ensuring better cognitive function, and lowering blood sugar. However, ginseng can lead to side …

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Korean red ginseng, also called Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng, Chinese Ginseng, Mountain Ginseng, or True Ginseng, is a plant of the genus Panax that grows in Asia. It is the most commonly used medicinal ginseng.  To produce Korean red ginseng, the root of Korean ginseng is steamed and dried. To produce white ginseng, on the …

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