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

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(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

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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

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(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

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Discover what mucilages are, how they form their soothing gel, and why mucilaginous plants are essential for digestion, inflammation, and gut health.

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(00:18) What is a mucilage

(02:43) The famous "gel"

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(04:32) Mucilages cannot be digested

(05:54) As prebiotics

(07:27) Properties of mucilages

(10:41) Precautions

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Discover the pomegranate tree’s origins, traditional medicinal uses, and key health benefits. A powerful fruit with surprising herbal properties. Part 1.

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(00:00) – Introduction

(01:30) – Botanical information

(04:10) – Traditional uses

(07:26) – Free ebook: herbal teas for the 4 seasons!

(12:18) – Practical uses of the different parts

(17:36) – Old (but toxic!) recipe to get rid of tapeworm

(19:34) – What about grenadine?

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Discover when to use single herbs or herbal blends for better learning. Hold on... or should we use both approaches?

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:42) Blends in the Asian tradition

(2:27) Blends in Western herbalism

(3:02) Advantage of single herbs

(5:24) Advantages of using herbal blends

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(8:15) Wrapping up

(10:30) Example tea blend 1 (menopause)

(12:27) Example tea blend 2 (menopause with hot flashes)

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Discover the medicinal power of red beetroot—from lowering blood pressure and improving circulation to supporting brain function—backed by scientific research and practical advice on how to use it.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:17) Cardiovascular benefits

(07:21) Raynaud's syndrome

(09:40) Brain and cognitive functions

(12:26) Anti-inflammatory

(13:32) Anti-cancer

(14:22) Wrapping-up on those 4 properties

(15:07) Free ebook on herbal teas for the 4 seasons!

(15:25) Glycemic and metabolic impact

(17:54) Precautions

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More than 10 years ago, I received a mysterious box from Africa filled with moringa leaves. That moment sparked my fascination with this incredible plant. In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve learned after years of studying and using moringa in my herbal practice—beyond the marketing hype.

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:27) Botanical information

(2:50) My experience growing small moringas in pots

(3:20) Parts used (leaves, seeds, roots)

(4:38) Unrealistic marketing claims about “miracle moringa”

(5:26) Constituents and energetics

(7:06) Energetics of Moringa (warming, stimulating, slightly drying)

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(8:03) Moringa as a nutritive tonic

(8:31) Blood builder & anemia support

(9:59) Moringa as a remarkable antioxidant

(12:19) Anti-inflammatory properties

(13:29) Tissue repair and wound healing

(14:10) Antibacterial, antiviral & antiparasitic uses

(15:08) For hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia (blood sugar & cholesterol)

(15:37) Blood pressure lowering

(16:00) Cancer prevention potential

(16:14) Summary

(17:10) How I use and recommend moringa

(18:08) Forms and quantities (powder, tea, dosage)

(19:35) Precautions and safety tips

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