Black horehound (Ballota nigra) is a forgotten medicinal plant with a strong personality—bitter, pungent, and surprisingly effective. In this article, I explore its botany, traditional uses, and modern herbal applications for nervous agitation, spasms, coughs, and more.

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:52) Botanical information

(06:10) Where it grows

(06:52) Parts used

(07:29) Constituents and energetics

(08:26) Free ebook: Herbal Teas for the 4 Seasons!

(08:44) Antiparasitic, worm-killing agent

(10:19) Calms the nervous system and helps to sleep

(11:54) Heart-mind interactions

(13:06) Tinnitus

(14:37) Coughing fits, whooping cough

(17:04) Dry and irritative cough

(18:08) Forms and quantities

(20:32) Contraindications and precautions

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.

Discover Ginkgo biloba, a living fossil used in herbal medicine to support brain function, circulation, memory, and healthy aging. A complete, evidence-based deep dive into its properties, uses, dosage, and precautions.

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(00:00) Botanical information

(01:19) Parts used: the leaves

(03:23) When to harvest the leaves?

(04:47) Constituents

(05:52) Properties of ginkgo: introduction

(06:29) Cerebral insufficiency of "normal aging"

(07:23) Cerebral insufficiency following TIA or stroke

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(13:59) Ginkgo for vertigo and tinnitus

(15:10) Vision and macular degeneration

(17:04) Erectile dysfunction

(18:25) Alzheimer's type dementia

(19:48) Peripheral arterial disease

(21:59) Venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids

(24:44) Altitude sickness

(25:39) Raynaud's syndrome

(26:48) Allergy management

(28:23) Forms and quantities

(29:00) Contraindications and precautions

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Discover the science-backed health benefits of pomegranate, from metabolic support to heart, brain, skin and anti-aging effects.

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:33) Antioxydant and Antiinflammatory

(3:34) A little every day

(4:35) Metabolic syndrome

(8:12) Cardiovascular protection

(10:02) NAFLD

(11:28) Free ebook – Herbal Teas for the 4 Seasons

(11:47) Neuroprotective

(13:29) Cancer in general

(14:11) Prostate cancer

(15:09) Oral health

(16:08) Skin health

(17:16) Menopausal symptoms

(17:51) Antibacterial and antifungal

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications.