by Hilde Hemmes | Oct 14, 2021 | Anxiety, ASOHM NEWS, Digestive system, Herbal Medicine, Immune system, Stomach & gastric tract
Peppermint is an aromatic perennial herb, native to Europe and Asia, that is a cross between spearmint and watermint. Its Latin name is Mentha x piperita which comes from the word “Mintha”, the Greek name of a nymph who was transformed into...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jan 29, 2020 | ASOHM NEWS, Digestive system, General Health, Herbal Medicine, Intestinal Health, Stomach & gastric tract, Urinary Tract
What are Juniper Berries? Widely grown in rocky soils throughout the Northern Hemisphere, there are about 60 to 70 species belonging to the Juniper family. All these species contain berries but not all are edible. History of the Juniper Tree Thousands of years ago,...
by Hilde Hemmes | Oct 29, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Herbal Medicine, Pain, Stomach & gastric tract
Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a neat little plant, often found in gardens as ground cover and dwarf edgings. They are virtually pest and disease free, and bees are especially fond of the blossoms for their honey. As one of the old-time remedies, this herb can be used...
by Hilde Hemmes | Aug 21, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Digestive system, General Health, Stomach & gastric tract
Swedish Bitters is made up of 11 different herbs combined synergistically so that the resulting elixir has benefits far greater than can be attributed to the individual herbs that go into it. The formula contains aloe leaf, senna leaf, rhubarb root, manna and carline...
by Hilde Hemmes | May 31, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Digestive system, General Health, Heart, Kidneys, Stomach & gastric tract
The History & Folklore of Agrimony Agrimony or Agrimonia eupatoria is named after Mithridates Eupator, King of Pontus (132-63 B.C.) who was a renowned concoctor of herbal remedies. The plant is native to Europe, belongs to the rose family, and is one of the most...
by Hilde Hemmes | Nov 21, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Digestive system, General Health, Inflammatory conditions, Intestinal Health, Menopausal problems, Menstrual cycle, Nervous system, Stomach & gastric tract
Sage or salvia officinalis, as it is scientifically called, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is a valuable remedy for throat/mouth problems, intestinal/digestion complaints and menopausal hot flushes, to name just a few. It is a native to...
