Category: Herbal Actions
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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): A Phytochemical and Clinical Review of its Seasonal Energetics
Botanical Identity and Growth Cycle Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle, begins to grow abundantly in the spring. Recognised by the British Herbal Medicine Association as an immune modulator for allergic reactions, an anti-inflammatory for muscle and joint aches and pains. The herb is readily identified and known for its stinging hairs called trichomes.…
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Guide to Selecting Quality Mushroom Supplements
Morphing Mycelium Mycelium rules the underworld of our planet, complex ecosystems of these natural polymers interact and facilitate balance to the natural environments. The branching threads entangle the root structures of other plants, absorbing nutrients and providing transportation along its own complex pathways. The hidden world, vastly unknown and unacknowledged, becomes apparent when a mushroom…
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10 Types of Antioxidants
When we are breathing we naturally produce free radicals; such an unavoidable exchange! This highlights the indispensable benefit of antioxidants. However, there are lifestyle factors that can impact and increase the production of free radicals; usually external toxins, and chemicals like those found in cigarettes or industrial chemicals In ‘How green tea enhances physical performance’…
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Why should you be obsessed with Garlic?
Garlic for immunity this winter Garlic is not only a flavourful ingredient in various culinary dishes, but also a powerful ally when it comes to your health. This aromatic herb has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its numerous beneficial properties. One of the key benefits of garlic is its ability to stimulate…
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Hawthorn for Heart: Crataegus for Care
Hawthorn has a rich history as a traditional tonic for the heart, spanning generations. This remarkable plant has been revered for its potent properties that support cardiovascular health. Interestingly, scientific research has shed light on the red coloration of hawthorn berries, attributing it to the presence of anthocyanins. These beneficial compounds, also found in other…
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Enhances your Physical Performance: Green Tea
What are Reactive oxygen species Imagine our cells, inside those cells are powerhouses, let’s refer to them as the factory centres, scientifically, they’d be named mitochondria. Inside each of these factories are the factory workers, for this hypothetical scenario their job is to unwrap presents. They spend their day opening these presents and giving out…
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Supplements for the Seasons: Autumn
Seasonal changes Though the changes of the seasons are external, internally we adjust as well. Our body begins to slow down as our energy is reserved for the longer, more active summer days. The body begins to call for more rest and regeneration; sleeping longer than usual, having warmer, more filling meals like stews and…
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Wait, broccoli can become More Antioxidant?
Getting behind the Science + Recipe What is sulforaphane? Sulforaphane is a isothiocyanate that occurs from stored glucoraphanin in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli. Okay lets break this down a bit… although sulforaphane comes from broccoli, it isn’t actually found within the vegetable itself! Sulforaphane is created through an enzymatic reaction when eating broccoli. See…