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Historically, our knowledge of the use of Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) came from First Nations peoples. Based on collected ethnographic information, we know that Native American tribes utilized all species of Oregon grape (Moerman, 2009). The Blackfoot, Karuk, Okanagan-Colville, Samish, Sanpoil, Squaxin and Thompson tribes utilized the roots and branches for addressing a variety of ailments. According to Moerman (2009), the Blackfoot and Sanpoil used a decoction of the roots as a gastrointe …

Thalassotherapy is the therapeutic use of salt water. It really a thing, and I am obsessed with this Himalayan sea salt spray!  It is great for both hair and skin, and I find that it really can replace professional hair sea salt sprays. The Benefits of Sea Salt Spray For Hair: There is nothing like sea salt spray for easy summer hair. It creates natural sexy beach waves, while adding moisture, and providing light hold.  This recipe is alcohol free, so it is just pure moisturizing …

Rooibos and Honeybush Tea are both closely related cousins, coming from different bushes indigenous to South Africa. Their properties are very similar in almost every way, but they differ in taste.  Rooibos makes a wonderfully bold, deep reddish-brown tea with an almost nutty flavor, and Honeybush is slightly sweeter with a hint of honey flavor. While these teas have been consumed for centuries in South Africa, they are finally gaining popularity in many other areas of the world, thank …

COVID-19 (New Coronavirus) was never seen in the human body before 2019, and while there are many of us with theories, few things have been tested, however; it is clear from clinical research and the traditional use over thousands of years that some herbal practices do aid the body's ability to overcome viral infections.  "In 2009, during the H5N1 flu pandemic, the discussion among herbalists about whether the herb Echinacea should be used for this flu or if it presented a problem of stimul …

Pink grapefruit essential oil is used by many to assist in weight loss, but did you know there is so much more to the properties of grapefruit essential oil than that? GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS AND USES Weight Loss Reduce Fat: One rat study found that the scent of grapefruit essential oil stimulated the breakdown of fat tissue and led to a reduction in food intake. Another study evaluated postmenopausal women and found that abdominal massage with grapefruit essential oil had a significan …