The most common names for this herb include “periploca of the woods” and “Australian cowplant.” But its Hindi name, “gurmar,” is the most interesting. It translates to “destroyer of sugar.”  This name is well-deserved: Gymnema sylvestre leaves can help prevent your taste buds from accessing sweet flavors, which gives Gymnema a laundry list of health benefits. […]

By Chris TehPics by Luqman Hakim Ipohites have heard of many herbal tea brands like Ho Yan Hor, Tan Ngan Lo, Poh Woh Thong and many more. These are all homegrown brands, using formulations passed down the ages, each one with its own signatures and each appealing to its own audience. Some which were previously […]

By Nicola Shubrook Is a diet of fish, veg and fermented food responsible for Japan’s impressive health and longevity stats? Discover the benefits of traditional Japanese food. The Japanese have long been revered and studied for their long life expectancy, which is higher than almost anywhere else in the world. So why is the Japanese diet so […]

Some of the most promising cancer research going on today involves the use of green tea and its ability to prevent cancer and even treat cancer in patients who have already been diagnosed with the disease. Researchers are examining many possibilities for how green tea might be used, and working to determine the cancer types […]

Citrus fruit – Fingered Citron (or scientifically called Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis) is commonly found in European market like Paris, France. In China, Fingered Citron symbolizes happiness and long life. It is often used in displays at home and temple altars. In ancient China, this fruit is also used in herbal remedies such herbal tea. In […]

Another great news brought to you by Verdura – best oriental herbal tea Yin chiao, also known as honeysuckle forsythia, is a traditional Chinese mixture of nine herbs developed to combat the symptoms of the common cold. This herbal therapy was widely used during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic that plagued many Asian […]

The present study demonstrates the antioxidant, anticancer and DNA protective effects of white tea,’ say Malaysian researchers White tea could slow the spread of colon cancer cells thanks to its antioxidant properties, claim researchers. The study published in Food Chemistry, investigated the effect white tea (Camellia sinensis) had on the proliferation of colon cancer cell HT-29. White […]

In today’s modern world, you are bombarded with toxins every day. This could be from the water you drink to polluted air you breathe. Your body is further loaded with toxins with the kind of the questionable shampoos and cosmetic solution promised to improve certain health conditions. It is also common to hear that chemical […]

If you find yourself frequently coming down with a cold more often than others, you might have lowered immunity, in TCM terms, lacking in Wei Qi. Wei Qi is strongly associated to the function of internal organs, namely the lungs and the spleen. A well-balanced organ system will boost Wei Qi and you are less […]