by Hilde Hemmes | Mar 29, 2021 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Inflammatory conditions, Kidneys, Uncategorized
Common club moss is found world-wide and grows abundantly in moors and dry, evergreen forests. However, if the forests are cut down, the plant shrivels up and turns yellow due to the direct sunlight. Common club moss thrives in acidic, well-composted habitats while...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jul 16, 2020 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Herbal Medicine, Kidneys
Acne is a common skin complaint, especially among teenagers, and may be caused by hormonal changes, food intolerance, poor hygiene, allergies etc. The kidneys and liver become inadequate in expelling the excess waste, so the skin which is our largest eliminative...
by Hilde Hemmes | Oct 15, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Blood pressure, Digestive system, General Health, Kidneys, Respiratory Health, Skin disorders
The birch tree (Betula alba), also known as silver birch, gets its name from the Sanskrit word ‘bhurga’ meaning a tree whose bark is used for writing upon. Found growing wild through Europe in woods and mountain regions, this ornamental and...
by Hilde Hemmes | Sep 10, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Kidneys, Liver & Gall bladder, Menstrual cycle, Skin disorders
Acne is a very common skin condition, mainly caused by eating too many refined starches, fried foods, dairy products, added sugar, as well as high protein consumption. When the kidneys and liver become inadequate in expelling the excess waste, the skin, being the...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jul 29, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Digestive system, General Health, Heart, Kidneys, Skin disorders, Weight Loss
The name “carota” for the garden carrot is found first in the writings of Athenaes (AD 200) and in a cookery book by Apicius (AD 230). It appears Galen (AD 130-200) named it “daucus” to distinguish the carrot from the parsnip and in the...
by Hilde Hemmes | May 31, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Fluid retention, General Health, Kidneys, Liver & Gall bladder
In herbal medicine, the principal function of Dandelion or Taraxacum officinale is to care for the liver and gallbladder, by promoting the formation of bile and removing excess water from the body in cases of severe water retention resulting from liver problems....
