Category: Traditional Medicine

Traditional Medicinal Plants of Southern Fars Province in Iran

05/15/202505/15/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Unlocking the Healing Power of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Southern Fars, Iran Southern Fars Province in Iran is a region rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage. For centuries, the communities residing here have relied on medicinal plants as a primary source of healthcare. A recent study published in Scientific Reports reveals a detailed inventory of…

Ayerveda, In the News, Medicinal Herbs, Traditional Medicine

Mugwort Benefits and Side Effects for Wellness and Health

04/24/202505/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Introduction to Mugwort Mugwort, scientifically known as Artemisia vulgaris, is an herb steeped in centuries of traditional use across cultures and continents. From ancient Chinese medicine to medieval European practices, mugwort has been valued for its wide-ranging health benefits. In recent years, this wild-growing plant has gained popularity in the wellness community thanks to its…

Chinese Medicine, In the News, Medicinal Herbs, Traditional Medicine

A Traditional Native American Beverage With Many Health Benefits

04/16/202505/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

I found this very informative video about a Native American beverage made of hickory nuts. There’s very detailed information about the types to harvest and use and the types that are better left alone. I have never tried hickory milk, but may experiment with it this fall. Check this video out for the process and…

Natural Health, Traditional Medicine

Gullah Geechee Herbal Medicine Traditions Preserved by Modern Teachers

04/11/202505/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Preserving a Legacy of Healing The Gullah Geechee people—descendants of West and Central Africans who were enslaved on the coastal plantations of the American South—have long been stewards of a rich cultural heritage, one that includes their distinctive language, culinary traditions, spiritual practices, and ancestral healing methods. Among the most enduring and deeply rooted practices…

In the News, Medicinal Herbs, Traditional Medicine

Traditional Medicine Offers Hope for Kenya’s Diabetes Crisis

04/08/202505/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Understanding Kenya’s Diabetes Crisis Type 2 diabetes is rapidly rising in Kenya, affecting both rural and urban communities. Previously considered a disease of affluence, it now cuts across all socioeconomic levels. With limited access to care, high costs of medication, and poor health infrastructure, many Kenyans struggle with managing their condition. Traditional medicine, long embedded…

Medicinal Herbs, Medicinal Uses, Traditional Medicine

Traditional Herbal Medicine Shows Promise for Guillain-Barré Syndrome Treatment

04/01/202505/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

New Hope in Traditional Healing: Herbal Medicine Shows Potential for Guillain-Barré Syndrome Treatment Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves. It often leads to muscle weakness, numbness, and even temporary paralysis. Standard treatments, while effective for many, can be costly and…

Chinese Medicine, In the News, Medicinal Herbs, Traditional Medicine