Monthly Archives: May 2018

Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.): An Anti-Anxiety Herb?

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) is a deciduous tree that is found in temperate regions, particularly in Europe and North America, but also Northern Asia. Other common names include the May tree due to the period in which it flowers in the … Continue reading →

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Hops (Humulus lupulus) for a Good Night’s Sleep

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Hops (Humulus lupulus) is perhaps not the most well known herbal remedy. This is reflected by the relatively low number of scientific studies that have documented its effects. However, hops is widely known to be used in the brewing of … Continue reading →

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Withania (Withania somnifera): Nervous Tonic and Adaptogen

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Withania (Withania somnifera) is a perennial plant that belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Other names for Withania include ashwagandha, winter cherry, poison cherry and Indian ginseng. The plant grows to about 75 cm in height, and large leaves … Continue reading →

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