Supplements and Herbs

What is Cuachalalate? Cuachalalate is a medicinal plant that hails from Mexico where it is also called Cuachalalá, volador, palo santo, cascara, juliana adstringens, and its scientific name Amphipterygium adstringens. This tree grows in tropical forests and has flowers that bloom between July and August. Following the blooming season, the tree bears fruit until January. […]

What is Prunella Vulgaris? Prunella vulgaris is a flowering plant that is also known by the names Common Self-Heal, Xia Ku Cao, All Heal, Woundwort, Heart-of-the-Earth, Blue Curls, and Carpenter’s Herb. It is commonly called Self Heal because the botanist Nicolas Culpeper wrote, “when you are hurt, you may heal yourself” in the 17th century.

What is Chyawanprash? Chyawanprash is an ancient Indian Ayurvedic recipe for jam, and some Indian cultures may use different spellings (e.g., chyavanprash, chyavanaprasam, and chyavanaprjasha). The jam includes ingredients like sugar, honey, ghee, Indian Gooseberry, sesame oil, berries, and a selection of herbs and spices. The jam has a dark color, similar to melted tar,

What is Huang Qi? Huang Qi (黃芪) comes from the root of a legume in the pea family, commonly found in China, Korea and Mongolia. In Western Culture it’s popularly known as Astragalus Root, which is used to fight respiratory infections and flus. Huang Qi is also known as Milkvetch, Astragalus Membranaceus and Radix Astragali. Although there

­­­What is Pata de Vaca? Pata de Vaca has several names it goes by, including Pezuña de Vaca, the Brazilian Orchid Tree, Cow’s Foot, and its scientific name Bauhinia forficata. This flowering tree is native to several South American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay. The tree’s branches are densely packed with green leaves,

What is Berberis Aristata? Berberis Aristata is an evergreen shrub that is native to Northern Himalayas. It is also known as Indian barberry, tree turmeric, Mara Manjal, Akhray, Chitra, Daruharidra, Dar-hald, Darhaldi, Daruhald, Darukaridra, Gruch, Kashmal Kimor, Nepal Berberis, Rasaut, and Simlu. Berberis Aristata is a member of the Berberidaceae family and Berberis genus. Other

What is Sea Moss? Sea moss, also known as Irish moss, carrageenan moss, and its scientific name Chondrus crispus, is not actually moss at all but is a species of red algae. It can be found in coastal waters of North America and Europe, and as the name Irish moss implies, it is very common

What is Leaf of Life? The Leaf of Life is also known as Kalanchoe Pinnata, miracle leaf, Life Plant, Goethe Plant, Mexican Love Plant, Soanzo Leaf and as its scientific name Bryophyllum pinnatum. In the Philippines, it’s called Katakataka. This green, leafy plant is native to Madagascar where it is commonly kept as a houseplant. Although it