by Hilde Hemmes | Jul 15, 2021 | ASOHM NEWS, Blood pressure, General Health, Menstrual cycle, Muscular pain
English physician Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) wrote: “This plant is a remarkable instance of the truth of an observation. Few plants possess greater virtues than this, and yet it is utterly disregarded. It helps all fluxes of blood, either caused by inward or...
by Hilde Hemmes | Nov 6, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Bleedings, General Health, Herbal Medicine, Inflammatory conditions, Menstrual cycle
Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) was probably the first cosmetic herb, setting the scene for the popularity of cosmetic surgery centuries after Nicholas Culpeper wrote in 1649: “When drank and outwardly applied, it helps women who have over-flagging...
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 | May 13, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Bleedings, General Health, Menstrual cycle
Most girls have their first menstrual period by the time they are 15 years of age. Menstruation is a result of changes which take place in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) which culminate once a month when the blood-enriched lining is discharged as the menstrual...
by Hilde Hemmes | Mar 26, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Depression, General Health, Insomnia, Menstrual cycle
Balm mint is often called Melissa and Lemon balm—its botanical name is Melissa officinalis. In English, balm means healing and soothing, which also happens to be the attributes of the herb, according to extensive scientific research. Melissa is from the Greek...
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 replacement...
