A lot of people are unaware of the fact but many of our modern day drugs actually derive from Chinese medicinal herbs. Drugs that are used to treat hay fever and asthma and those that are used to stimulate the immune system are mostly derived from Chinese medicinal herbs. Herbs like ginseng, dong quai, cinnamon, ginger, licorice and the others are some of the most popular Chinese medicinal herbs that are still being used as ingredients of many modern day drugs. To give us some idea of what some Chinese medicinal herbs can do to keep us healthy, here are some of the most popular Chinese medical herbs and their uses. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people around the world rely on Chinese herbs to cure different types of diseases. Although many sceptics argue that using Chinese herbs to cure certain types of diseases is not practical. Many people, however, still believe that using herbs is a lot better than using pharmaceutical drugs. If you are one of those people who are yet to decide whether or not you should use Chinese medicinal herbs to cure some types of ailments, here are some points that may convince you to make that switch from pharmaceutical drugs to herbal medicine. Read the rest of this entry »

Ok so you’ve possibly heard of the benefits chamomile herb tea can impart. Possibly a friend has bought you a sample pack and you have tried it for yourself. Whatever has brought you to this point your question is the same. How do I find a good chamomile herb tea?

Even a cursory glance at the herb tea market will show you that chamomile tea prices vary hugely.  Some preparations are affordable whilst others give credibility that chamomile is worth its own weight in gold.

So what price range should you look for when purchasing the best chamomile herb tea?  Read the rest of this entry »

I suppose that, like me, you have heard the, sometimes true, sometimes overstated, claims of the health benefits of herbal tea.

Why have these claims been believed and why, despite the availability of scientifically created drugs, is their usage growing more popular than ever?

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