Cat’s Claw is often called “The Healing Vine of Peru”, and can grow up to 100 feet in length. It is a small tropical vine that grows in Asia, the Amazon Rainforest, and parts of South America and gets its name from the thorns placed at the base of the leaves, forming what looks like a cat’s claw.

Echinacea (also known as the Purple Coneflower) is often heralded as the ‘cure-all’ for minor illnesses. From colds and flu’s to urinary infections, Echinacea is a multi-faceted product that can help. Herbalists believe that Echinacea is a strong purifier of blood and that it boosts the immune system, which assists the body in fighting disease.

Ginseng is a medicinal plant that has been used by several different cultures for thousands of years, but has been most notably incorporated into traditional Chinese medicine as a focal point for their therapies. Traditionally, Chinese practitioners believe that the medicine restores energy, or CH’i. The word they use for it translates to ‘Man Root’ because of its tendency to look like a human body, while other cultures, such as the Japanese, have a slightly more poetic way of calling it the ‘wonder of the universe.’  No matter what the plant is called, or where it comes from, it is always revered by any culture that knows it.

You know you want to feel better, and cleansing could be the answer.  Although picking a cleansing system for you may seem a little intimidating with all the options out there?  Is it the master cleanse, the wild rose cleanse or specific products to deal with specific areas?

Psyllium husk is another ancient herb that has made it into mainstream health. It’s popping up in breakfast cereals, granola and all kinds of food products. What is it and why should we care?