Tea tree is a pale yellow colored oil with a fresh camphoraceous odor native to the Northeast coast of Australia. Crushed tea tree leaves were inhaled by aborigines to relieve colds and headaches. Most recently, tea tree oil has been used as a topical application that is effective against bacteria, viruses, fungal infections, even scabies…
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, prescribed saltwater inhalation therapy for bronchial and lung disorders. Healthy intake:The scientific consensus from the American Heart Association and Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is that sodium should be limited to less than 2,300mg per day for adults and children ages 14 years and older. Individual needs, however, vary enormously…
Fennel has been a long culinary companion for most of us, but did you know it also has several medicinal properties? Its cultivation is not reduced to a particular area, and can be found in many regions including Europe, Asia, North American and Australia. Fennel contains anethole, which could explain its medicinal effects: Fennel tea,…