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Licorice Root

Latin Names- Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice)

Botanical Illustration of Glycyrrhiza glabra from Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz 1885

As an herbal remedy licorice root has a long history in both Eastern and Western traditions. Most licorice is grown in Greece, Turkey, and Asia. Peeled licorice root is available in dried and powdered forms.

Licorice root is also made into capsules, tablets, and liquid extracts. Continue reading »

Recover from Thanksgiving Excess

By Dr. Leo Galland

Just when you were settling back into your workout and healthy eating routine after the summer, the holidays are here to disrupt everything.

Sure you could have a vegan turkey and wash it down with a nice wheat-grass smoothie, but that’s not exactly what’s on the menu.

The Perils of Weight Loss Pills

Something wicked may be lurking in your pills.

Over the counter weight loss pills sometimes contain illegal ingredients that lead to sickness or death.

Echinacea

Latin Names – Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia

Botanical Illustration of Echinacea purprea from La flore et la pomone françaises, ou histoire et figures en couleur, des fleurs et des fruits de France ou naturalisés sur le sol français by Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire, 1831

There are nine known species of echinacea, all of which are native to the United States and southern Canada. The most commonly used as an herbal remedy is Echinacea purpurea. The above ground parts of the plant and roots of echinacea are used fresh or dried to make teas, squeezed (expressed) juice, extracts, or preparations for external use.

Essential Oils Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

The rise of drug-resistant bacteria that are extremely difficult to treat has emerged as a threat to public health.

The widespread use of powerful antibiotics in people and in livestock may have actually contributed to the growth of these superbugs.

New Science Supports Ancient Wisdom

by Jonathan Galland

Turmeric: New Science Supports Ancient Wisdom

The bright yellow spice called turmeric is a star of traditional Indian healing where it has been treasured for thousands of years for its health benefits. It is an outstanding example of the food as medicine concept, that foods can powerfully support the body’s healing processes.