Traditionally, this oil is used for inflammation reduction. Its nature is that of a pain reliever and is quite effective in reducing pain caused by arthritis, migraines, headaches, rheumatism, and muscle aches. Clove bud oil is derived from the clove tree, a member of the Myrtaceae family. This tree is native to Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia. From the evergreen, you can derive three types of clove essential oils: clove bud oil, clove leaf oil and clove stem oil. Ou

Studies Beginning in the 1970’s Suggest Many Uses for Cat’s Claw A new botanical nutrient, Uncaria Tomentosa, is being called by many the "Miracle Herb from the Rain Forest of Peru". It has been drawing increasingly more interest among the proponents of natural health care. Although virtually unheard of in the United States until recently, the beneficial effects of the Peruvian herb Uncaria tomentosa, commonly known as "una de gato" in Spanish and "cat’s claw" in English, hav

Cinnamon comes from Cinnamonum verum (also called Laurus cinnamomum) from the Laurel (Lauraceae) plant family. This small and bushy evergreen tree is native to Sri Lanka, but now grows in many countries such as India, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Indonesia. There are actually over 100 varieties of C. verum, with Cinnamonum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon). Cinnamon tree can be distinguished by its small, white flowers, shiny, leathery green leaves, and purple oval berries. Its

HARAKEKEPhormium tenax New Zealand FlaxRegarded as the "aloe of NZ". Draws abscesses. Harakeke may be applied to burns, wounds and sores that are slow to heal. Useful for diarrhoea and constipation and digestive disorders. Also for ringworm, rheumatism, arthritis, muscle pain, chilblains, varicose ulcers and irregular and painful menstruation amongst many other ailments. Harakeke was traditionally used by the Maori to treat a myriad of ailments and especially pain related con