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Use This Flower To Calm Your Nerves
Many people are not aware that magnolia flowers are neurotropic, meaning they target the nervous system. They contain powerful compounds that help calm the nervous system and fight depression. Magnolia flowers have been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese...
[VIDEO] An Often Forgotten Healing Attribute of Magnolia…
Botanical Name: Western – Magnoliaceae acuminata, M. virginiana, M. grandiflora. Eastern – M. officinalis, M. liliiflora, M. denudata.Check out WRI's Herb Health Session all about Magnolia Flower (Hou Po Hua, Xin Yi). Want access to ALL of WRI's Herb Health Sessions,...
Mild Euphoric States
Medicinally, Lion’s tail has been used to treat colds, fevers, tuberculosis, jaundice, high blood pressure, diabetes, and snake bites. South Africans, where the plant is native, also use the fresh juice of the stem as an infusion to purify the blood. The dried leaves...
[VIDEO] Don’t Confuse Lion’s Tail with…
Botanical Name: Leonotis leonurusLion’s tail is known for its medicinal and mild psychoactive properties. It has traditionally been used to treat tuberculosis, jaundice, high blood pressure, diabetes, and as a compress to treat snake bites. South Africans, where the...
The Heart Loves Chocolate!
There’s a reason chocolate is associated with Valentine’s Day (or rather Valentine’s Day is associated with chocolate!) Chocolate is made of cacao, and raw cacao is known for its bitter flavor. In Traditional Chinese Medicine bitter is the flavor associated with the...
[VIDEO] A Short History of Cacao
Botanical Name: Theobroma cacaoCacao is best known for its lovely flavor and for being a superfood. Highly nutritious it contains a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols, flavonoids, and flavanols. Collectively these nutrients support heart and...
Superior support for the Brain
Lion’s mane is not only a powerful brain tonic, improving memory and cognitive function, it also supports nerve function, even improving nerve damage caused by chronic high levels of blood sugar. Lion’s mane increases Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the brain, enhancing...
[VIDEO] Lion’s Mane: Two Hearts, No Brain.
Botanical Name: Hericium erinaceusLion’s mane is especially useful for supporting the brain, heart, and gut. It helps protect against dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and damage to the nervous system, including strokes and physical injuries. It can help...
Your Immune System and Beyond…
Many of you may already know that pomegranates are renowned for their immune enhancing properties. Packed with nutrition and antioxidants, this lovely fruit goes a long way to protecting your body from inflammation and bacterial and viral infections. What you may not...
[VIDEO] 6 Super Compounds found in Pomegranate
Botanical Name: Punica granatumPomegranates have been used for thousands of years. They are mentioned in Greek, Hebrew, Buddhist, Islamic, and Christian writings and mythology. Written records dating back to 1500 BCE mention pomegranate as a remedy for tapeworm and...
Easy Method for Supporting Proper Digestion
Fennel is an easy, effective, and delicious method for supporting healthy digestive function. It is in the celery family of plants, has a lovely licorice-like scent and mild flavor. It is loaded with nutritional value that can support heart health, boost your immune...
[VIDEO] The 6 Ways of Fennel
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgareFennel is highly nutritious and full of antioxidants that support digestive function, ease sore throats, promote lactation, and soothe female disorders including menstrual cramping and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and...
Is coconut heart healthy?
A recent controversy has developed around whether coconuts are heart healthy or not. Most of this is a direct result of the developing science around the role saturated fats play in our diets. Saturated fats are found in meat, cheese, milk, and coconut and palm oils....
[VIDEO] 3 Unexpected Enzymes found in Coconut, plus…
Botanical Name: Cocos nuciferaCoconuts are full of lauric acid, the important saturated fatty acid that increases good-HDL that helps regulate cholesterol levels in blood. Coconuts are also a good source of potassium and electrolytes. Lactose-free, it is an excellent...
Calm Anxiety and Boost Immunity
Poria is a mushroom. It is one of the most commonly used healing herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, second only to licorice. Among its many attributes, it helps boost immunity, calm anxiety, and support a good night’s rest. Poria is widely used in prescriptions...
[VIDEO] How to Connect the Physical with the Sacred | Ease Stress & Anxiety with Poria
Botanical Name: Wolfiporia extensa, Sclerotium poriae cocosPoria is a type of mushroom. It looks like a small coconut or potato. Poria is used to boost immune function, calm anxiety, and support sleep. It also has antitumor properties. CHECK OUT our Herb Health...
Mayans and Aztecs…
Cayenne has long been used by the ancient Mayans and Aztecs as a spice and medicine for treating mouth sores and inflamed gums. Most happily, they would blend it with cacao and make hot chocolate with cayenne. I highly recommend this method of introducing this...
[VIDEO] How Cayenne became the “King of Herbs” | Reduce belly fat, improve heart health, and ease arthritic pain
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuumCayenne is best known for supporting heart and digestive health. It is also useful for treating arthritic pain, circulatory disruptions, skin disorders, and reducing the risk of cancer. It is also a popular remedy for sore throats, colds...
