Glossary

One of the best herbs to use for erectile dysfunction is Mura puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides). This shrub is native to Brazil and has long...

Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species, dating back over 300 million years, and individual trees can live for over 1,000...

Chamomile has been described as meaning "capable of anything," a good description for this popular herb that is used extensively in Europe and the...

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is the pre-acetylized form of the simple amino acid Cysteine. N-Acetyl Cysteine is a powerful antioxidant and a premier antitoxin and...

Dong quai is a Chinese herb derived from the root of Angelica sinensis or Angelica plymorpha maxim. A staple of eastern medicinal practice for...

Yucca has a long history of use as a folk remedy employed for treatment of arthritis and rheumatism and is cultivated as an important...

Damiana leaves are harvested from the plant Turnera diffusa, a small shrub native to Mexico. Besides being used in the production of a popular...

Uva ursi is also referred to as bearberry, kinnickinick, whortleberry, bear's grape, mountain cranberry and mealberry. The leaves of this small shrub have been...

Astragalus is a traditional Chinese herb derived from the root of the perennial Astragalus membranaceus. In China astragalus enjoyed a long history of use...

The bark of the common Willow tree, also known as the Pussy Willow, is the source of a wide range of phenolic glycosides, of...

For centuries green tea has been highly valued as a soothing drink to calm the body and soothe the soul. Now new research has...

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) of the family Valerianaceae, is a tall perennial herb with hollow stems that bear white or reddish flowers. The vertical rhizome...