Aranea diadema

  Uses Aranea diadema, a tincture made from the papal cross spider, is used to treat numerous health conditions including ague and malarial disease. Benefits Aranea diadema is said to relieve individuals of chills, confusion of intellect, and more. References Source: http://www.henriettes-herb.com/eclectic/kings/aranea.html    

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Sutherlandia frutescens

Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Sutherlandia frutescens is a legume native to southern Africa that is used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including cancer, HIV/AIDS, TB, stress, chronic fatigue, painful joints, and more. Benefits Sutherlandia frutescens is said to have many benefits including but not limited to: mental and emotional health […]

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Chamomile Water

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other names References Uses Chamomile water is a hydrosol, made by distilling chamomile oil, that is used to calm and refresh skin. Benefits Chamomile water is said to soothe irritation, minimize under-eye circles, make skin tone brighter, reduce allergy symptoms, and relieve itching. References Source: http://www.mybeautymyskin.com/chamomile-water    

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Annona Squamosa

Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Annona squamosa is used medicinally for a variety of health problems including diarrhea, colds, and lice. Benefits Annona squamosa is said to have various beneficial properties. These include: insecticide antiovulatory abortifacient cooling sedative stimulant expectorant maturant tonic Other names Custard apple, Sugar apple, Sweetsop, Kaner’apra, Pomme Canelle, Tapotapo, […]

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Aspergillus flavus

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aspergillus flavus is a fungus isolated from soil and plants that is used in homeopathic allergy pills. Benefits Aspergillus flavus relieves individuals from allergy symptoms via stimulation of the body’s allergic reaction systems. Cautions Aspergillus flavus may cause pulmonary or disseminated infection in individuals with compromised immune systems. Aspergillus flavus has been […]

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Aspergillus glaucus

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aspergillus glaucus is a fungus isolated from soil, plant material, and house dust that is used in homeopathic allergy pills. Benefits Aspergillus glaucus relieves individuals from allergy symptoms via stimulation of the body’s allergic reaction systems. Cautions Aspergillus glaucus may cause pulmonary or disseminated infection in individuals with compromised immune systems. […]

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Aspergillus nidulans

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aspergillus nidulans is a fungus used in homeopathic allergy pills. Benefits Aspergillus nidulans relieves individuals from allergy symptoms via stimulation of the body’s allergic reaction systems. Cautions Aspergillus nidulans may cause pulmonary or disseminated infection in individuals with compromised immune systems. Stop and consult a doctor if allergy symptoms don’t improve […]

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Aspergillus niger

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aspergillus niger is a common fungus found in most environments. It is used in homeopathic allergy pills and for probiotic purposes. Benefits Aspergillus niger relieves individuals from allergy symptoms via stimulation of the body’s allergic reaction systems. It also helps to restore/re-stabilize the gastrointestinal tract’s micro flora. Cautions Aspergillus niger is harmful to […]

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Anethole

Contents Uses Benefits Other names References Uses Anethole is typically used as a flavoring substance due to its sweetness. Benefits Research suggests that anethole may have antimicrobial, antifungal, insecticidal, and estrogenic activity. Other names Anise camphor Cautions There’ve been concerns regarding carcinogenic properties of anethole, though most evidence suggests it is not. Anethole is mildly toxic and […]

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Zhi mu

Contents Uses Benefits Other names References Uses Zhi mu is an herb used to treat a variety of health problems including bronchitis, gout, anxiety, constipation, and more. Benefits Choline, saponins, and tannic acid are among the active nutrients in zhi mu. The following benefits of zhi mu are currently being researched: anti-inflammatory antimicrobial antiplatelet antidiabetic […]

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