We may often take it for granted that herbs and medicinal plant supplements are around. But soon this may not be the case – if the planned legislation roles out! Natural medicines are soon to be regulated in South Africa according to western drug companies manufacturing standards. This may be good for quality control, but […]
By Jean-Francois Sobiecki B.Sc. (Hons) Ethnobotany Turmeric, called Haridra in Tamil is an ancient plant medicine of India. Many Westerners know of its anti-inflammatory uses today, but Turmeric has so many other uses that I call it The Repairer. Why I call Turmeric the Repairer is that it appears to be able to […]
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus): The Andean Antibiotic Flower. Did you know…That nasturtium is an Andean (South American) plant in origin and was used by the Andean people as a wound healing plant and as an expectorant (helps clear phlegm with coughing) for sinus, coughs or blocked nose infections. It is a very good herb for sore throats and so […]
By Jean-Francois Sobiecki B.Sc. (Hons) Ethnobotany Hi friends! Why are plants important to our health, well-being mind and bodies? From my own Journey Medicinal plants have been important on my path as a healer and that is why I call myself a phyto-alchemist; phyto meaning plants, and alchemy meaning the transformation of one state […]