Insulin plant (Costus igneus, Chamaecostus cuspidatus) is an herb that is part of the family Costaceae. Other common names for insulin plant include fiery costus and spiral flag. What are some insulin plant benefits?

Medicines are essential to treat illnesses, but many have unwanted side effects. People turn to herbal remedies to potentially save money and avoid side effects they experience. Because pregnant women are part of a special population, it is important to know what herbs are safe for pregnancy. It is important to note that most herbs listed […]

Many women experience erratic monthly periods. Why do they happen and are there available herbs for late or irregular menstruation? Find out here. What are Causes of Irregular Menstruation? The Average Menstrual Cycle If you are suffering from irregular or late menstrual period, you are not alone. According to reports, irregularities in the menstrual cycle are a common […]

What is ginkgo biloba good for? A lot of people have been claiming that ginkgo biloba is good for the memory, and can even help treat dementia. Some even claim that it helps with Alzheimer’s disease. There have also been claims that ginkgo biloba helps with circulation and it is an antioxidant. But how true are these […]

Wheatgrass (genus Agropyron), as the name suggests, is the young grass of a wheat plant. This grass is typically thick and somewhat resembles straw or hay – only, it’s bright green in color. But why is wheatgrass good for health?

Though pito-pito is widely known in the Philippines, not everyone is a aware that it’s not actually a plant. In fact, there is no plant named Pito-pito. Pito-pito is actually a combination of seven herbs and seeds. It includes bayabas or guava, mangga or mango, alagaw, pandan, banaba, anise seeds, and coriander seeds. Typically, the leaves […]

Since hypertension is a common health concern among Filipinos, it’s not surprising that many are looking for natural remedies. However, is there a good herbal for high blood pressure? It turns out that we have 4 potentially helpful herbs that can relieve hypertension. [embed]https://hellodoctor.com.ph/heart-health/hypertension/meaning-of-hypertension/[/embed] Garlic or Bawang One mainstay herbal for hypertension, especially for us, Filipinos, is […]