June 16, 2010
Aloe Ferox is indigenous to one province in South Africa,
and nowhere else on earth! There are over 100 species of aloe in South Africa, but Aloe Ferox is the one that had
been used by the indigenous people long before the arrival of Europeans to what
is now the Cape Province.
The settlers soon learned from their native labour the value of this plant. It
wasn’t until the very recent past that it was harvested, processed and packaged
for local markets, and more recently to overseas markets through strategically
based agents..
There are more
than 300 types of aloe, but only a few have been used throughout history for
natural healing and cleansing. One effective aloe product that promotes good
health in several ways is African aloe ferox. Aloe ferox is a plant that grows
in only one province
of South Africa and has
been used for medicinal purposes by the indigenous people for many years.
African aloe ferox differs
from aloe vera because it doesn't have to be filtered. Without the filtering
process, aloe ferox retains its all-natural active ingredients so users can
benefit even more by using this type of aloe. Other names for aloe ferox are
red aloe, bitter aloe, or tap aloe. African aloe ferox bitter is known for its
many medicinal uses. The resinous product that is hard and black, which is
called Cape aloes or aloe lump, is known for
being a strong laxative and as a natural help for arthritis. Inside the leaves
is a gel-like flesh that is said to help heal wounds, but is also used in
cosmetic products.
Benefits of African Aloe Ferox
African aloe ferox offers
many health and beauty benefits. It is completely herbal so it doesn't contain
harmful chemicals and toxins as many chemically-based beauty products and
medicines contain. It is a pure healing agent without unwanted side effects.
Aloe ferox is a natural cleansing herb. It can be used to help remove harmful
toxins from the body as a detoxification herb. It stimulates cell renewal.
Also, it contains more amino acids (total of 34), vitamins, minerals, and polysaccharides
than aloe vera.
Aloe ferox provides a
natural cleansing method to help relieve certain complaints such as heartburn,
acne, urinary tract infections, stomach ulcers, liver function, eye infections,
sunburn, chapped skin, itching, heat rashes, insect bites, dermatitis, skin
allergies, athlete's foot, varicose veins, insomnia, high blood pressure,
spastic colon, gingivitis, and many others. It is not recommended, however, for
pregnant women or nursing mothers.
Posted by Hazel Correll.
June 16, 2010
Botanical: Agrimonia Eupatoria Per
Pound
$5.75Per
1/4 Pound
$2.30COMMON NAMES
- Agrimony
- Burr Marigold
- Church Steeples
- Cocklebur
- Harvest Lice
- Liverwort
- Philanthropos
- Rat's Tail
- Stickwort
- White Tansy
---History---The name Agrimony is
from Argemone, a word given by the Greeks to plants which were healing to the
eyes, the name Eupatoria refers to Mithri... Continue reading...
Posted by Hazel Correll. Posted In : Herb Descriptions
May 30, 2010
Menopause is a time of enormous change. Women of all times have found
simple life-style changes can make their Change much easier. For opum health
during and after menopause, do these two things: exercise a different way
every day and drink nourishing herbal infusions . We all know how
important exercise is for strong bones, healthy hearts, resistance to diabetes,
and weight maintenance. But did you know it prevents depression too? By
yourself, or with a friend, exercise is one of the golden... Continue reading...
Posted by Hazel Correll. Posted In : Preparations
May 30, 2010
An Example with Cayenne Tincture Start to make this and ANY Tincture, if possible, on a NEW Moon. Take a
Quart Canning Jar and fill it 1/2 FULL with DRIED Cayenne Peppers, getting the
HOTTEST ones (i.e. - Habanero, African Bird, Serrano, Jalapeno - 90,000+ Heat
Units), that you can obtain. Add enough 50% Grain Alcohol (100 Proof
Vodka) to the Cayenne Peppers (powdered, using a Blender or Grinder) to just
COVER them. Use enough FRESH Cayenne Peppers, that you can blend with 50%
Grain Alcohol... Continue reading...
Posted by Hazel Correll. Posted In : Preparations
May 30, 2010
Camu-Camu (Myrciaria dubia) is the name of a bush which grows in the Amazonian rain forest of Peru. The Camu-Camu bush produces a fruit with the same name which contains powerful phytochemicals with health benefits, including the amino acids serine, valine, and leucine, and more Vitamin C than any other known plant in the world. The camu-camu fruit has a surprising range of therapeutic effects. Many people have stopped using large dosages of synthetic Vitamin C because they find that Camu-Cam...
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Posted by Hazel Correll. Posted In : Powdered Herbs
May 30, 2010
Scientific Name: Barosma betulina (and Agathosma b.)
Rutaceae
Common Names: Buchu
Part used: Leaf
Active Properties: Aromatic stimulant and tonic, dyspeptic, cutaneous, and rheumatic.
Active compounds: Buchu leaves contain volatile oil, gum, extractive, chlorophyll, resin, lignin, etc. Buchu contains diosphenol: stearopten and some amount of salicylic acid. The burned leaf is high in manganese. The diosphenol obtained is an oxycamphor. The leaves contain dioscampho and diosmin, lipids, terpi... Continue reading...
Posted by Hazel Correll. Posted In : Powdered Herbs
May 30, 2010
Hawthorn regulates high and low blood pressure, arrhythmic heartbeat and irregular pulse. Hawthorn prevents hardening of the arteries, treats arteriosclerosis and cools inflammation of the heart muscle. Used regularly, hawthorn strengthens the heart muscle and the nerves to the heart.
Controlled medical studies in Europe showed that hawthorn lowered blood pressure and reduced the strain on the heart by dilating the blood vessels away from the heart, strengthened the heart muscle by increasin... Continue reading...
Posted by Hazel Correll. Posted In : Herb Descriptions
May 30, 2010
Garlic is an amazing herbal supplement that helps with so many things. Research shows garlic contains compounds that can help prevent and cure infections, certain types of cancers including, stomach, skin, breast, esophageal, oral, and colon, reduce the bodies stress from pollution, enhance the immune system, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, arthritis, asthma, circulatory problems, colds and flu, digestive disorders, insomnia, liver disease, sinusitis, and ulcers. Garlic is good for vi... Continue reading...
Posted by Hazel Correll. Posted In : Herb Descriptions
May 30, 2010
Many people ask, “What is the difference between an herbal tea and an infusion?
An infusion of herbs is much stronger and has a more medicinal quality than just a tea. Simply, an infusion is steeped much longer, many times overnight.
Making Herbal Infusions
Roots: Use one ounce (a big handful of cut-up root, or half a dozen six inch pieces of whole root) of dried root in a pint jar. Fill the jar to the top with boiling water. Put the lid on the jar and let it sit at room temperature for... Continue reading...
Posted by Hazel Correll. Posted In : Preparations
May 30, 2010
You may ask, what is a tincture? It is a medicinal extract of plant material.
Some people call them tinctures, others extracts. Most tinctures are made with alcohol, water or organic apple cider vinegar being used to pull compounds from the plants. If you use 80-120 proof alcohol and you are concerned about the alcohol content all you have to do is get a small amount of water boiling and put the tincture into the water, the alcohol will evaporate and still have the medicinal value of the h... Continue reading...
Posted by Hazel Correll. Posted In : Preparations
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