Psyllium seeds are the husks of the plantago seed.  Plantago is an annual plant that grows in the Middle East, Southern Europe, the Mediterranean region and North West Africa.  The seeds are brownish black, with a reddish tint.  Psyllium is a good source of fiber and numerous studies of its laxative properties are underway.  It is used in cooking...

For centuries, fenugreek seed has been valued in home remedies for breast enlargement. The seeds of this herb were the main ingredient in Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, a very popular herbal remedy for all types of female troubles about a hundred years ago. Fenugreek seeds are rich in a compound called diosgenin, a phytoestrogen (derived from...

Psyllium seeds are the husks of the plantago seed.  Plantago is an annual plant that grows in the Middle East, Southern Europe, the Mediterranean region and North West Africa.  The seeds are brownish black, with a reddish tint.  Psyllium is a good source of fiber and numerous studies of its laxative properties are underway.  It is used in cooking...

Elderberries are the fruit of the Elder, a large shrub.  The fruit and the flowers of the Elder have been used for a great many years for making wine and as herbal remedies.  The flowers are mainly used in salves and ointments, and the juice of the berries is highly regarded as a blood purifier and in the treatment of colds.  The Elderberry is also often used...

Home remedies prepared  from cranberries, blueberries and bear berries have been shown to help to prevent and treat Urinary tract infections (UTIs). A UTI is a bacterial infection that affects one or more components of the urinary tract. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), over half of all women suffer at least one UTI in their...

Home remedies from cranberries, blueberries and bear berries have been show to help to prevent and treat Urinary tract infections (UTIs). A UTI is a bacterial infections that affects one or more components of the urinary tract. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, over half of all women suffer at least one UTI in their lifetime. Urinary tract...