The Benefits of Smartweed (Polygonum hydropiperoides)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Smartweed, also known as Polygonum hydropiperoides, is a plant that grows in low, wet environments throughout North and South America. Smartweed possesses powerful nutritional properties that have been traditionally used for respiratory support, to relieve bloating, and for gastrointestinal distress....
Organic Oregano Oil and Warts
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Warts can be more than just unsightly or annoying growths that appear on the feet, hands, or elsewhere on the body. They can become very painful, spread to other areas on the body, and, in the case of a plantar...
What Is Borututu Bark?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Deep in the jungles of Africa, the bark of the borututu tree (Cochlospermum angolensis) holds many treasures. A tea made from this interesting substance has traditionally been used to manage ailments related to liver function, indigestion, and fatigue. Indeed, borututu...
What Is Camu Camu?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Camu camu, or Myrciaria dubia, is a fruit tree native to the Amazonian rain forest. It grows as a small shrub alongside the river and produces berries that resemble cherries. Like many other Amazonian fruits, camu camu has earned quite...
Ashwagandha and Men’s Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
As men age, they can begin to experience a slow down in testosterone production and the bodily functions it's related to. This condition, otherwise known as andropause (or male menopause in some circles), is extremely common yet not always discussed....
Milk Thistle for a Healthy Prostate
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many older guys think that prostate issues just come with the territory as they age. It's looked at one of those things that "just happens" and as common as prostate concerns among aging men are, it's no wonder many have...
Stinging Nettle for Prostate Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Urtica dioica, or Stinging Nettle, is probably one of the world's most popular herbal remedies. Health practitioners use it commonly for its potency against harmful organisms, redness, and swelling; as well as its immune modulating action. It has also been...
The Health Benefits of Collinsonia Root
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Collinsonia canadensis, also known as Canada horsebalm, hardhack, horseweed, richweed, ox-balm, and stone root, is an herb in the mint family. Historically, it has been used for improving circulation and congestion, especially in the bowels and throat. It has also...
The Health Benefits of Jasmine Sambac
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Jasmine sambac has been known for its abundant health benefits and medicinal uses for thousands of years. Although native to Southeast Asia, this flowering evergreen has been used by people around the world. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks used extracted...
Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are "Highly Effective" at Killing MRSA
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
According to a study conducted by researchers at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), extracts from two wildflowers, Elecampane and Pulsatilla vulgaris, are highly effective in killing the MRSA superbug. The superbug, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that...
The Benefits of Tea Tree for Bad Breath
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We've all experienced the horror of being in close confines with a friend or coworker who has unpleasant, bad breath. There's no mistaking the effects of that noxious pollution. The watery eyes, the gagging, the singed nasal hairs - it's...
What Is Bupleurum?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bupleurum chinense is an herb native to East Asia and central Europe; its presence has even spread across the United States. Although the plant has long, thin leaves that resemble dill and small yellow flowers that develop into fruit, the...
