An Herb For Thought

An Herb For Thought: Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper may not be overwhelmingly used in America but it certainly deserves to be given a lot more attention considering the many health benefits associated to eating it. This very spicy herb has many advantages such as helping the cardiovascular system; preventing stomach ulcers; aiding the digestive tract and fighting against inflammation, just to


An Herb For Thought: Mulberries

MULBERRIES Mulberries are delicious and nutritious, people all over the world enjoy them. Mulberries are a product of the Morus alba tree. Its leaves, which also contain nutrients and are even used as food for silkworms, are thin, glossy and light green; the fruit, like grapes, is red or white and grows in bunches called


12 Ways Lavender Can Change Your Life

I would like to talk about a flower which is also a herb that has a wonderful aroma, adds a touch of beauty and class to any garden and has so many medicinal health benefits. This natural herbal remedy is “Lavender” and sometimes referred to as the Magical Oil. Lavender is a small shrub, a perennial


An Herb For Thought: Bitter Melon

BITTER MELON Parts Used: gourd fruit Constituents: glycosides: momordin, charantin alkaloids: momordicinothers: polypeptide-p oils (seed only): stearic, linoleic, oleic acids glycoproteins: alpha-momorcharin, beta-momorcharin, lectins Benefits and Uses of Bitter Melon The gourd-like fruit has a long history as a treatment for diabetes. Bitter melon improves the body's ability to use blood sugar and improves glucose


An Herb For Thought: 5 Plants You Can Grow Organically In Your Home

For some of us gardening in a traditional garden just isn’t a reality. Much of the population is packed into large cities with little to no green space to speak of. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t grow your own plants and some of your own food. I would also have to advise that


An Herb For Thought: Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Most people are aware of aloe vera’s soothing and healing capacities. Many families keep an aloe plant in the kitchen to use to quickly treat minor burns from cooking, and other minor wounds. Nearly every drug store and health food store sells a post-sun care product containing aloe vera because of its ability


An Herb For Thought: Marjoram

MARJORAM In the age of pharaohs, marjoram was used in manufacturing perfumes because of the essential oil it carried in the flowering tips of the herb. Today it is more of a seasoning herb despite the fact that it is also used in cosmetics. Description of Marjoram plant Marjoram (Satureja hortensis) is an aromatic perennial


An Herb For Thought: Devil's Claw

DEVIL'S CLAW Devil’s claw is an herb. The botanical name, Harpagophytum, means “hook plant” in Greek. This plant, which is native to Africa, gets its name from the appearance of its fruit, which is covered with hooks meant to attach onto animals in order to spread the seeds. The roots and tubers of the plant


An Herb For Thought: Turmeric

TURMERIC The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease. Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your


An Herb For Thought: Calendula

CALENDULA Calendula has been used medicinally for centuries. Traditionally, it has been used to treat conjunctivitis, blepharitis, eczema, gastritis, minor burns including sunburns, warts, and minor injuries such as sprains and wounds. It has also been used to treat cramps, coughs, and snake bites. Calendula has a high content of flavonoids, chemicals that act as


An Herb For Thought: Licorice

LICORICE Licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a somewhat sweet flavor can be extracted: You may love the taste of licorice but might not have known about the beneficial health effects it can have. Overview Licorice is a plant. You are probably most familiar with it as a flavoring in foods, beverages,


An Herb For Thought: Fenugreek Seed

FENUGREEK For those of you out there suffering from colds, coughs, sinus headache, flu, etc.; this one goes out to you. The Sleuth Journal would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanza or whatever holiday you feel like celebrating! We hope you find your day eventful, joyful and pleasant. To


An Herb For Thought: Bilberry

BILBERRY A relatively unknown but powerful antioxidant, bilberry has a number of positive health effects for the brain and heart. It can also help to protect the retina and improve range and clarity of vision. Overview Bilberry is a plant. The dried, ripe fruit and leaves are often used to make medicine. It's used for


An Herb For Thought: Ginko Biloba

GINKO BILOBA Ginkgo has been attached to many potential benefits, but perhaps one of the most significant is its ability to improve blood flow to the eyes especially in those suffering from macular degeneration. It can also be valuable to your ears as numerous studies have suggested it can help prevent tinnitus and inner ear