The botanical name of Green Tea is Camellia Sinensis. It is derived from the leaves of tea plant. This herb is rich in one of the most beneficial compounds - catechins. It is processed lightly for retaining its beneficial compounds so that the active constituents in the herb are not altered. According to traditional Chinese medicine, green tea is very useful for longevity, maintaining a strong immune system, headaches, energy enhancement, digestion, depression and detoxification. Also, it is claimed that green tea has thermogenic properties that helps in losing weight. This herb has medicinal properties that help in preventing cancer. One of the main antioxidants of green tea is polyphenol prevents cell damage as well as encourages production of antioxidant enzymes in human body. Also, polyphenols  [...]

The common name of Red Reishi mushroom is Ling Zhi. It is a Chinese herbal mushroom and is known for its miraculous health benefits. Its botanical name is Ganoderma Lucidum. Is Red Reishi Safe? Of course it is safe to consume. The mushroom is non-toxic and you can consume it on a daily basis. You will not experience any side effects. As you consume Red Reishi on a regular basis, it helps you in restoring your body in its natural state. It helps your body organs to function normally. This herbal mushroom is a immune modulator and helps in regulating your immune system. Health benefits of Reishi This Chinese herbal  [...]

If you are suffering from memory loss, the following Chinese herbs can help you in recovering from the problem: Ginkgo biloba: The medicinal benefits offered by this herb have been the subject of over 125 studies occurring during the last 3 to 4 decades. Majority of those studies have concluded that ginkgo biloba can help in improving an individual’s mental clarity and memory significantly. The herb works by increasing the flow of blood towards the brain; once the flow of blood is increased the level of oxygen reaching the brain is also augmented, as a result of which destruction of brain cells stops and the person consuming the herb starts experiencing improvement in his mental clarity. Most studies on ginkgo biloba involved patients with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s  [...]

Chinese herbs have been is use since ancient times. Their benefits are extolled by the generations of believers who have used these herbs to cure them of their illnesses or for plain general well being. The Echinacea Augustifolia is one such herb. This herb which is taken orally is helpful in stimulating the body's immune system. It is useful in combating ailments like colds, cough, sore throats as well as other infections. This herb is more popularly known as American coneflower, purple coneflower or simply coneflower. Echinacea is also useful in treating burns and wounds. In Europe, this herb is grown commercially  [...]

Exercise is fast being bypassed by people in the fast lane not even bothering to cast it a cursory glance as they move along in a life inhabited by poor eating habits, regular stress and poor fitness regimens. Is it any wonder then that heart diseases are cropping up more rapidly than you can say “Robinson Crusoe”? An increasing number of medical practitioners are reporting patients with heart diseases and an increasing percentage of these are angina patients. This pain is like a pulsating bolt of lightning that radiates outwards from your heart to your chest and upper left torso (which includes your jaw-line, shoulder and neck) and while there are herbal remedies present to cure Angina it is always best to try and get immediate medical attention even as the herbal medication mediates and  [...]

Name: Ginseng Alternate Names: Panax ginseng (Asian, Chinese or Korean ginseng) Panax quinquefolius (American, North American or Canadian ginseng) Traditional Chinese medicine considers ginseng to have some unique healing powers of its own. The American form is supposed to be ‘a more cooling variant’ of its Chinese cousin. This ends up making it a tad more important for healing and curing respiratory track disorders and fevers. The Asian variety, with its heat, is known to improve circulation. The active compounds available in ginseng are said to be components that are steroid like. These compounds are called ‘ginsenosides’. Why Ginseng? The  [...]