Honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia): traditional uses of the South African tea, preparation, recipes, compounds and contraindications, including hormonal ones.
Fabaceae Family
Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua): Properties and Benefits
Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua): properties, preparation, synergies, and contraindications of the pod used as a natural chocolate substitute.
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis): Properties and Benefits
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis): caffeine-free South African tea, Khoisan tradition, studied properties, and contraindications in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Chinese Licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis): Benefits & Uses
Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis): traditional Chinese medicine uses, preparation methods, herbal synergies, and drug interaction warnings.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Properties and Benefits
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): traditional uses for coughs and digestion, preparation methods, and contraindications of this sweet root.
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus): Benefits and Uses
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus): adaptogenic tonic from Traditional Chinese Medicine, immune uses, decoction preparation, and contraindications.
Senna (Senna alexandrina): Properties and Benefits
Senna (Senna alexandrina): traditional laxative for occasional constipation; see preparation, dosages, sennosides, and pregnancy contraindications.
Melilotus officinalis (Yellow Sweet Clover): Botanical Profile
Yellow sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis): taxonomy, morphology, habitat, phenology, coumarin chemistry, history and conservation in one full profile.
Trifolium pratense (Red Clover): Complete Botanical Profile
Complete botanical profile of red clover (Trifolium pratense): taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry, history and conservation.
Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum). Complete guide on hematoxylin, traditional uses, and contraindications.
Angico (Anadenanthera colubrina): Properties and Benefits
Discover the angico tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). Complete guide on traditional uses, vilca history, properties, and safety warnings.
Earpod Tree (Enterolobium contortisiliquum): Properties
Discover the earpod tree (Enterolobium contortisiliquum). Complete guide on anthelmintic properties, traditional uses, and contraindications.
Camelthorn (Alhagi maurorum): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of camelthorn (Alhagi maurorum). Complete guide on tarangabin manna, urinary benefits, and contraindications.
Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens). Complete guide on L-DOPA, benefits, Ayurvedic uses, and contraindications.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Complete Guide
Explore the health benefits of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), its traditional uses, medicinal properties, and phytochemicals. Comprehensive guide.














