Category Archives: Herbs

Siberian Ginseng: Treatment for Chronic Fatigue?

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is an adaptogenic herb. This means it can normalise physiological function and has a general anti-stress effect. These effects are similar to the effects seen for Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng), although the two plants are not … Continue reading →

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Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Ginseng Improves Exercise Performance

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Ginseng is a herbal remedy that is particularly highly prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ginseng refers to Panax ginseng, also called Korean ginseng, and this differentiates it from an unrelated plant called Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus). However, both Ginseng plants … Continue reading →

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Luobuma (Apocynum venetum): Another Anti-anxiety Herb?

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Luobuma is a group of plants belonging to the dogbane family. Luobuma is found growing natively in China. There are a number of species of dogbane, but one of the most notable from a medicinal point of view is Apocynum … Continue reading →

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How Do Herbs Protect From Mood Disorders?

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Mood disorders are becoming increasingly common in Western nations due to the constant stress that the general populace lives under. In the developing World the main stress is that of a physical nature, and this is more easily adaptable to … Continue reading →

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Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Damiana (Turnera diffusa): Mood Elevating Herb

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a small woody shrub that is native to southern parts of North America, Central and South America. Damiana belongs to the Passifloraceae (passion flower) family of flowering plants, that also contains the passion flower plant. Damiana … Continue reading →

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Vervain (Verbena officinalis): Calming Herb?

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Vervain (Verbena officinalis) refers to one species of plant from a large group that belong to the Verbenaceae (verbena) family. Vervain officinalis is also referred commonly to as common verbena, simpler’s joy, holy herb or common vervain. Common vervain is … Continue reading →

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Phytocannabinoids

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington

β-caryophyllene is a phytocannabinoid found in a number of plants including cannabis, black caraway, cloves, hops, basil, oregano, black pepper, ylang-ylang, lavender and rosemary. β-caryophyllene may activate the CB2 cannabinoid receptor in humans and animals. Other plants contain phytochemicals that … Continue reading →

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Nigella sativa: The Medicinal Uses

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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