Griffonia simplicifolia, also known because of its active compound 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), is a plant belonging to the Leguminosae family known as griffonia, but also as “African bean”, since it looks…
Hawthorn berries are tiny fruits that grow on trees and shrubs belonging to the Crataegus genus. The genus includes hundreds of species commonly found in Europe, North America, and Asia.…
Rhodiola rosea: what is it? Rhodiola rosea is a medicinal plant belonging to the family of Crussulaceae. Native to Siberia, it is widespread in Mongolia as well, and grows spontaneouslly…
The therapeutic use of Panax ginseng tracks back to 4000 years ago, when the Chinese emperor Shen demanded further studies on the plant which showed to have beneficial and therapeutic…
Native to Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa, though it is spread everywhere now, Hypericum (Hypericum perforatum) or St John’s wort is a perennial plant used for centuries in popular…
One person in three is affected by insomnia. Our nutrition might be one of the reasons for sleepless nights – according to nutritionists there are a few foods that aid…
Marina Curilov