Everyone of us heard about ginseng root and its miraculous effects as a powerful natural aphrodisiac and tonic. Ginseng is a nutritious herb, which grows in many countries of the world and has a variety of types. There is Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus Senticosus), Asian Ginseng (Panax Ginseng),  Jiaogulan or Southern Ginseng (Gynostemma Pentaphyllum), Japanese Ginseng (Panax Japonicum), Indian Ginseng (Withania Somnifera), Brazilian Ginseng (Pfaffia Paniculata), Peruvian Ginseng (Epidium Meyenii), American ginseng, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

It turns out that tart cherries are not only a refreshing and very delicious summer food. This wonderful useful berries are available throughout the world year round, fresh or dried, and health benefits of cherry juice include a vast variety of therapeutic properties, starting from blood enrichment and ending with slowing down body fat formation. But nowadays, the whole scientific world is talking about one more interesting power of cherry juice: it seems like it holds the key for a good night sleep. Read the rest of this entry »

Burdock, or great burdock (Arctium lappa) is a herb with giant leaves which grows all around in Europe and especially the Mediterranean region. This plant is known for its purple blossoms, surrounded by prickly burrs, which are very sticky and can gasp and hold fabric, clothing etc. very firmly. For centuries  burdock root, leaves and stems have been used as the ingredients of various herbal remedies, supplements and preparations, and the burdock root benefits are immense. Read the rest of this entry »

Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a herb which is widely popular is the Far East for its pleasant flavor and sweet taste. Chicory root is used for preparing a tasty natural healthy beverage – chicory root tea, a cheaper and much healthier substitute for coffee. The leaves of the herb are used as an ingredient for vegetable salads. Chicory is a relative of both lettuce and dandelion, though it does not look like any of these plants. Some specialists believe that chicory can actually belong to sunflower family, but it is really hard to say anything from the way the herb looks! Read the rest of this entry »

Cinnamon is one of the most common spices used frequently for sprinkling on our apple pies, ice-creams or cappuccinos. This amazing spice originates from the Middle East and has been used in culinary for centuries. Those who want to shed some pounds are recommended to use various supplements and extracts from cinnamon. Weight loss is achieved by cholesterol lowering and regulatory properties of this natural remedy. Read the rest of this entry »

Many of us heard about the benefits of soy protein, which became a subject of public discussions and close attention of modern scientists. If a decade ago soy protein powder supplements were used only by professional athletes and bodybuilders to buff up, nowadays soy protein became a common ingredient of our healthy meals and drinks. What do we need to know about soy protein and its effects on our health? Read the rest of this entry »