Louise

Louise is an aspiring herbalist with a special interest in healing through natural & alternative means. After discovering Qi Gong and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Louise decided to become self-educated and informed about the natural medicines the earth provides us with.

Yerba Santa

Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum): 8 Benefits of this Spiritual Tea

What is Yerba Santa? Yerba Santa, also known by its scientific name Eriodictyon californicum, is a flowering shrub measuring up to eight feet off the ground with white or lavender flowers. It natively grows in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Northern Mexico. The plant is said to emit an unpleasant odor and has a bitter […]

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Proteolytic Enzymes

List of Proteolytic Enzymes and the Benefits of Protease Supplements

What are Proteolytic Enzymes? Proteolytic enzymes work to clean the bloodstream and soft tissues and promote healthy digestion by breaking down harmful proteins. Enzymes are proteins themselves, but their function is speed up chemical reactions within the body. Normally there are tens of thousands of enzymatic reactions occurring in the body at once, all working to

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Reishi Mushroom

Reishi (Lingzhi, Ganoderma): 21 Benefits of this Cancer Killing Mushroom

What is Reishi? The reishi mushroom, otherwise known by its Chinese nomenclature língzhī or its binomial classification Ganoderma lucidum, refers to a species of fungus that falls under the fungal genus Ganoderma. The mushroom is particularly notable for its shiny, almost varnished-looking surface, which belies an inner texture that is often described as tough or

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