Goat's rue is chiefly used as an antidiabetic herb, having the ability to reduce blood sugar levels. The herb has the effect of increasing breast-milk production. It is also a useful diuretic.
Tulsi Benefits: Snapshot
Tulsi (Holy Basil) comes from India, where it is revered as the herb sacred to the goddess Lakshmi, wife of Vishnu, the god who preserves life. Tulsi means "matchless," and the herb has very important medicinal properties - notably its ability to reduce blood sugar levels. In Indian herbal medicine, holy basil has a wide … Continue reading Tulsi Benefits: Snapshot
Uva Ursi Benefits: Snapshot
Uva-ursi clears heat and toxins, reduces inflammation, stimulates kidney activity, and curbs infec- tion. In the urinary tract arbutin, one of this herb's constituents, is converted to hydroquinine, which helps to alkalinize the urine, thereby inhibiting urinary tract infection. Uva-ursi also soothes and promotes the healing of urinary tissue.
Marshmallow Benefits: Snapshot
Marshmallow root is an ingredient in many lung preparations and cough syrups, as well as preparations for urinary tract problems, stomach ailments, and wound healing.
Shilajit Benefits: Snapshot
Shilajit is naturally high in iron and other valuable minerals, making it very helpful for all wasting, degenerative diseases, especially diabetes, chronic urinary tract problems, impotence and infertility. It promotes strong bones and therefore is good for the healing of fractures, osteoarthritis and spondylosis. It is famous for its anti-diabetic properties, reducing blood sugar and … Continue reading Shilajit Benefits: Snapshot
Moringa Leaf Benefits: Snapshot
In the Indian indigenous system of medicine (Ayurveda), the leaves of Moringa oleifera are described to remove all kinds of excessive pain, useful in eye diseases, cure hallucinations, and as an aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, dry tumours, hiccough, asthma etc. Botanical Name Moringa oleifera Part Used Leaf Common Names horseradish tree, Benjamin, Sigru, Shigru (Sanskrit); Sahajan, sahijan … Continue reading Moringa Leaf Benefits: Snapshot
Jiaogulan Benefits: Snapshot
Jiaogulan directly nourishes the visceral functions by increasing blood supply to various internal organs, through enhanced cardiac output. Jiaogulan also affects the neuroendocrine regulation to normalize the visceral functions that are adversely affected by various stressors.
Cinnamon Benefits: Snapshot
Cinnamon has been traditionally taken as a warming herb for "cold" conditions, often in combination with ginger. The herb stimulates the circulation, especially to the fingers and toes. Cinnamon is also a traditional remedy for digestive problems, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, as well as for aching muscles and other symptoms of viral conditions such as colds.
Fenugreek Benefits: Snapshot
Used for centuries in Arabian, Greek, and Indian medicine (Unani, Siddha, and Ayurveda), fenugreek contains potent antioxidants that have beneficial effects on the chemistry of the liver and pancreas. The herb also is used to ease digestive tract disorders and to enlarge the breasts. Historically, it was used to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels … Continue reading Fenugreek Benefits: Snapshot
Gymnema Benefits: Snapshot
Gymnema has real value in treating diabetes, especially in the early stages of the type of diabetes that develops in middle to old age. If taken consistently for a year or more, it will help to prevent the condition deteriorating. Gymnema may help to regenerate cells in the pancreas, which secrete insulin so it may … Continue reading Gymnema Benefits: Snapshot
