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We’ve written a great deal on medıcınal and aromatıc plants, but today we’d like to cover a MAP that’s been under the radar and one that every woman should know about. Ever heard of vitex? What Is the Vitex/Chaste Tree Plant? Also known as chaste tree or chasteberry, vitex is a large...

With summer temperatures soaring and rising humidity levels, we’ve decided to share a great cooling spray, which is made up of only three natural ingredients that greatly benefit the skin: Aloe Vera – Aloe is naturally anti-inflammatory and great for skin. It is moisturizing without being oily and is perfect for those...

If you’re sensitive to natural health and eating well, you’ve probably heard of the ‘vegan’ trend that is in full swing. Veganism has come a long way—once reserved for peace-loving hippies, interest in a totally animal-free diet is at an all-time high. The no-meat-eggs-or-dairy trend is also making its way...

What do grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, chokeberry, currants, sea buckthorn, blackcurrant, rose hips, juniper and black elderberries have in common? All are fleshy fruits, which contain seeds scattered in the pulp. They are known as berries. So, why are we discussing this? Well, because the buds of all these berries rejuvenate...

Growing scientific evidence indicates that animals do indeed have knowledge of natural medicines. In fact, they have access to the world's largest pharmacy: Mother Nature herself. Zoologists and botanists are only just beginning to understand how wild animals use plant medicines to prevent and cure illness. Birds, bees, lizards, elephants, and...

Powerful and enticing, Patchouli oil has been revered by several ancient cultures for its musky, earthy scent for hundreds of years. Extracted from the leaves of the highly-valued Patchouli plant (Pogostemon Cablin), which belongs to a family of other well-known aromatic plants including Lavender, Mint, and Sage, Patchouli oil has...

Chocolate is a delicious treat, but it also doubles as a skincare ingredient. This edible chocolate face-mask (which makes enough for two face-masks) features raw cacao powder and other ingredients right from the kitchen that make skin healthier, the tasty way. Ingredients 2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder 1 tablespoon of yogurt ...

One of the most famous and widely consumed herbal teas in Greece is Greek Mountain Tea, locally known as Tsai Tou VouNou meaning ‘tea of the mountain’. It is also known as Shepherd’s Tea as Greek shepherds would brew it while tending to their flocks high up in the mountains. Made from...

When arriving in America, English colonists were frightened by the medicine of the Native Americans, whom they referred to as the ‘Redskins’. The Natives’ use of medicinal and aromatic plants played a role in shamanism, healing rites and other forms of religious practices, which of course frightened the colonists, who claimed...

Phytotherapy or ‘herbal medicine’ is often considered ‘second class’ medicine, with the longstanding belief that plants are ‘less effective’ than drugs. A little known fact is that plants contain no less than 16 major categories of active properties. Active products have an effect on human physiology. Administered in high doses, they...