Horsetail plant (Equisetum arvense) is one of the most common medicinal plants which usually grows in mud flats and shallow waters. It has a variety of other names: Shavegrass, Mare’s tail, Bottle brush and so on. Horsetail plant has been used for its unique therapeutic power for centuries, since the times of the Roman doctor and physician Galen who is attributed to discovering the majority of healing properties of this herbal remedy. He found out that this plant can be used to stop nasal bleeding and treat strains and severed tendons. Read the rest of this entry »

Rose is a sacred flower for many nations of the world, an eternal symbol of beauty and love. Red and yellow, pink and white,  roses look very pretty and have a delicate fragrance. In addition, roses and their products offer a series of therapeutic benefits and valuable properties. Rose water is among the most common products received by distillation from rose petals, and it is used in medicine, cosmetics, culinary and so on. 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 »

Detoxification and body cleansing are not only the ways to effectively reduce weight, get rid of dangerous toxins and harmful chemicals from your body, but also improve your overall health and prevent numerous possible diseases and ailments. Body cleansing is linked to improved function of all your vital organs and body systems, better blood circulation and metabolism, as well as better mental abilities, performance and personal success. If it is impossible for you to use direct ways of detoxification (namely enemas and laxatives), our Mother nature gives you a helping hand and gives you the most effective herbal remedies for body cleansing. Read the rest of this entry »