Damiana is a shrub that grows mainly in Mexico and other areas such as South and Central America; the shrub has aromatic leaves that smell similar to chamomile and the plant itself produces fruit that tastes much like figs. The popularity and application of the damiana herb can be traced back to the time of [...] Read more »
Dong Quai – What You Must Know
Dong Quai Despite the fact that dong quai does not have a strong presence in western medicine or practical use, it has been used in traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean medicine for thousands of years. This herb is closely related to the carrot and celery stalk and is called “Chinese Angelica”. Dong quai, also known [...] Read more »
Maca
What is Maca? Maca is a plant grown mostly in areas of South America but most notably in Peru where it is sometimes referred to as “Peruvian Ginseng” even though it is not even closely related to ginseng; the name instead comes from Maca being widely considered to be a herb with the special property [...] Read more »