by Felicity | Aug 13, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Herbal Medicine, Immune system
Paracelsus (1493-1541) The Swedish Bitters’ formula has existed for hundreds of years, in many different forms and with a variety of names, and can be found in pharmacy books (called pharmacopoeias) dating back to the Middle Ages. At the beginning of the 16th Century,...
by Felicity | May 13, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Herbal Medicine, Immune system
Influenza epidemics have a long history and were first reported in 1610. The most severe and destructive flu outbreaks were those in 1889-90 and 1918, where it is estimated that 20 million people died within a few months and more than 50 times as many were sick. Other...
by Felicity | Apr 2, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Circulation, General Health, Herbal Medicine, Respiratory Health
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of the onion family, also known as “Poor Man’s Treacle” and “Stink Plant”. Cultivated world-wide, it is one of the strongest flavoured perennial plants used in food. Bulbs consist of numerous bulblets,...
by Felicity | Mar 14, 2019 | Allergies, ASOHM NEWS, Herbal Medicine, Uncategorized
If you suffer from migraines or are allergic to bees, you should seriously consider planting feverfew in your garden. Image: Feverfew Plant More about the bees later, but migraine sufferers will be pleased to know feverfew is one of the few medicinal plants to...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jan 19, 2018 | ASOHM NEWS, Herbal Medicine, Menopausal problems, Menstrual cycle
Every day women experience the many unpleasant symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, excessive sweating and night sweats. The good news is there are alternative medicines available to help elevate these symptoms without having to resort to hormone...
by Hilde Hemmes | Oct 19, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Degenerative conditions, Fluid retention, Hair Care, Herbal Medicine, Kidneys, Lymphatic system, Skin disorders
Bedstraw (Galium verum) is a very valuable plant to the average herbalist because it can be used for a wide range of problems. With its diuretic and alterative actions, it is most beneficial as a lymphatic tonic, especially in the case of adenoid disorders and...
