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Deriving its name from the Greek word 'amethystos', which translates as "not drunken or not intoxicating," amethyst was revered by our

Herbs have been used to treat various disorders and also for the betterment of health since ages. They can be used to stimulate the energy centers

Bitter herbs have been used for medicinal purposes, for many years. In the modern times, we have forgotten the importance of our nature itself.

Cajeput oil is a volatile oil obtained from the aromatic leaves and twigs of the tree, Melaleuca leucadendra. It has numerous uses in treating skin

Croton oil is extracted from the seeds of a tree called Croton tiglium. Although, it is highly toxic, it has several uses when used in appropriate

A herbaceous perennial plant, the medicinal nature of the Japanese knotweed is due to the high concentration of a compound called resveratrol. This

Emodin is a plant resin and has shown antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties in various in vitro and in vivo studies.

Aloe ferox is a species of aloe that is endemic to South Africa. This HolisticZine write-up provides information on the uses, benefits, and side

Sweat bees are tiny bees that are commonly found in parks and gardens across the U.S. These bees are relatively small and rarely sting. If they do,