In my experience I have found that the term “herbalist” is often misunderstood. Some of the most common misconceptions I’ve come across include: Gardening specialists Culinary seasoning experts Botanists Wild […]
Author: Talal
Oyster Mushrooms – The Cholesterol Fighter
When considering the use of medicinal mushrooms, one doesn’t have to venture into the deep woods! Consider the elegant Oyster Mushroom commonly found in grocery stores, and fine food suppliers. […]
Fermented Foods – Not Just A Probiotic Powerhouse
Fermented foods are once more gaining popularity, which is a great thing considering the myriad of digestive disorders that plague our modern day societies. These foods are supportive of a […]
The Urban Apothecary’s Medicated Hair Oil – A Super Hair Tonic!
Finding a source for authentic, high quality, Ayurvedic Medicated Oils in North America has always been a challenge, until… NOW! Our Ayurvedic Medicated Oils (Siddha Tailam) are made using a […]
Kitchari – The Perfect Meal
Kitchari is one of my favorite meals to consume, and tends to find its way on to my menu at least twice a week. It is an Indian preparation used […]
The Medical Applications Of: True Ceylon Cinnamon (Latin Name: Cinnamomum Verum)
Herbal medicine is not always about using exotic herbs. A lot of the common herbs found in your kitchen pantry, can have great medicinal value. In this article, id like […]
The Medical Applications Of: Liquorice (Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza Spp.)
Liquorice is a traditional remedy, and has been used medicinally for at least 3000 years. It has been mentioned in Assyrian and Ancient Egyptian scriptures and has a long history […]
Antibacterial Soap – A Well Marketed Fallacy
“Somehow, through marketing or misinformation we’ve been led to believe that if we get rid of bacteria we’ll improve our lives and our health”, “In fact the opposite is true” […]