Discover Poria!
Poria (Wolfiporia extensa, Sclerotium poriae cocos.) is a type of mushroom with a long and respected history in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is considered one of the premier Yin tonic herbs. Next to licorice, it is the most frequently used herb in Chinese...
4 Unexpected Benefits of Pomegranate
Pomegranates are a beloved delicious and nutritious fruit. Here are 4 Unexpected Health Benefits of Pomegranates: Memory: A study of 28 older adults with memory complaints found that 8 oz of pomegranate juice per day significantly improved markers of verbal and...
A Reminder About Thyme…
A nice cup of thyme tea can help cure a wide variety of ailments because, among its many attributes, fresh thyme has one of the highest antioxidant levels among herbs as well as having powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties. Traditionally, thyme is also...
Walnuts: East and West Perspective
Originating in Persia, English walnuts were brought to Europe by the Romans. English walnuts grow from Greece to Persia, and all along the Hindu-Kush to the Himalayas. There are two types of commonly used walnut trees, The black walnut (J. nigra) and the English...
