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DNA analysis on traditional Chinese medicines seized by Australian customs officials revealed that the herbal ingredients in these drugs may produce an allergic reaction or even toxic.

Some medicines also contain parts of animal species that are vulnerable and endangered species, such as the Asian black bear and Saiga antelope. “When you buy food products at the supermarket, whether it is local or imported, you expect the products are safe and a list of materials accurately describe what is in the product,” says Michael Bunce, of the Australian Wildlife Services Forensic and Ancient DNA Laboratory at Murdoch University, Australia. (more…)

The distinctive aroma and flavor of rosemary leaves, makes it a mandatory ingredient in Mediterranean cuisines. Despite its function as a spice to make food more delicious, the leaf with the latin name rosmarinus officialis, also have many health benefits.

Since long time ago, rosemary’s health benefits had already been used as herbal medicine. Substances contained in the leaves are known to have positive benefits for the body. (more…)

Giving birth and having a baby is a miracle moments for any women. But there is a problem that many women have to deal after undergoing the process of pregnancy and childbirth.

One of the most popular problems is stretch marks. The stretch mark usually show up in the abdomen, thighs, arms and breasts; this condition would decrease your confident.

As quoted from modernmom,  aromatherapy is one of herbal treatment that can help moisturize the skin and reduce the effects of stretch marks. At the same time, the smell of aromatherapy herbs can help you to feel more relax. And the result is that your stretch marks will fade soon. (more…)

At the root of many holistic practices are the philosophies and ideals that come from Chinese medicine. From the beginnings of this practice has been a growth in natural methods to help promote healing and balance. (more…)

During my recent visit to a local pharmacy to buy some allergy medicine, I noticed a profound trend while looking at some of the over-the-counter (OTC) products. About half of all the products, on their packaging, were touting that they either contained natural ingredients or used some sort of alternative healing modality. (more…)