Drugs From Plants

Southernwood: For Hayfever

Beautiful blossoming gardens can induce sneezing, itching and watery eyes for some of us. Help is at hand with the regular use of certain medicinal plants that have been shown to reduce and alleviate symptoms of hay fever.  Traditional plant medicine for the relief of hay fever include Southernwood herb, Ginger Root and Nigella Seed which have […]

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Elegant foxglove flowers in full bloom showcasing their vibrant purple color against a natural green backdrop.

Plant Power: The Original Pharmacologists

Some of our most important discoveries about how the brain works were made thanks to plants. Long before high-tech labs and brain scans, nature had already packed the answers into leaves, roots, resins and flowers. Many of today’s medicines, and even entire systems of pharmacology, owe their existence to humble, but sometimes highly potent, medicinal plants.

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Why Medicinal Plants Matter: 3 Powerful Ways They Shape Modern Health

Throughout history, plant medicine has been the foundation of healing. Both humans and animals have evolved alongside medicinal plants, harnessing their natural properties for treatment. Before the chemical revolution, 200 years ago and before, plant medicine was the only form of medication. Many people grew their own medicinal plants – understanding how to treat their common

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