We all know that in the West oranges are recognized for their high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties. Orange trees are believed to be native to China. So here are 5 truths about oranges and orange peels from the East: Tangerines and oranges are auspicious...

Honey, royal jelly, and bee pollen are the products of honey bees (genus Apis) using the nectar from flowers. Royal jelly is a thick whitish glandular secretion produced by worker bees as the sole food for the queen bee. Unlike honey, it is bitter-tasting. Among its...

Considered second only to Ginseng, licorice is one of the world’s most revered herbs for healing and tonifying. It is the most frequently used herb in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Here are 5 reasons why… Licorice has important antimicrobial effects. It helps to...

Lion’s tail is native to South Africa.  It is known for its medicinal and mild psychoactive properties. Traditionally, it has been used to treat tuberculosis, jaundice, high blood pressure, and diabetes, and as a compress to treat snake bites. South Africans also use...

The most commonly used Western varieties of rowan are Sorbus aucuparia, S. americana, and Pyrus aucuparia. In the East, S. phaushanensis and S. hupehensis are more typically used. Often called mountain ash, it is not a true ash(Fraxinus ornus), even though it has...

Myrrh has a long history as a perfume and incense with strong medicinal healing powers. It is known to invigorate blood, prevent gum disease, and alleviate pain. Did you know? Myrrh is often used as an essential oil, though it can also be used in capsules, tinctures,...