The level of scientific and medical studies to establish the value of medicinal plants as effective treatments for prevalent diseases continue to grow. A wonderful study conducted by a team of researchers and published January 17th 2019 , Open Access Books (InterTech Open) (https://www.intechopen.com/books/pharmacognosy-medicinal-plants/medicinal-plants-for-treatment-of-prevalent-diseases), outlines some incredible information related to the use of medicinal plants… Continue Reading»
Want To Know More About Hay Fever?
Posted on August 18, 2020
No doubt you’re a sufferer and as Spring is almost upon us, you are thinking about what to do in order to avoid the symptoms of Hay Fever… It was in fact an English Physician John Bostock (1773 – 1846) who first accurately described the disease. In 1819, he presented a study called “Case of… Continue Reading»
DETOX – Nearly Time For A Spring Clean
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The days are getting longer, the sun shines with more energy and we are fast exiting the chills of winter to welcome Spring. We’ve been through some tough times and this period of challenge is likely to continue for some time in the future. To that end, as we regroup with the arrival of Spring,… Continue Reading»
Stress and Anxiety : Herbs To The Rescue
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It’s almost impossible to navigate your way through today’s world of stress and anxiety. Before resorting to prescription medications, you might want to try natural remedies or medicines to alleviate the problems of stress and anxiety. The word natural is often misused as part of marketing hype for complementary therapies that many of us take… Continue Reading»
MILD MOOD DISORDERS – How Much Do We Know About Treatment With Herbal Medicines?
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St John’s Wort, a plant that grows in the wild has been used for centuries in treating mood disorders and is widely prescribed in Europe. Research on this herb has been undertaken by an Australian study group located at the National Centre For Complementary and Integrative Health (Sydney). Mood disorders come in many forms, from… Continue Reading»
Sleep and Mental Health
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There’s no question about it, lack of sleep or insomnia sends many people to the edge and even the thought of going to bed is almost a Shakespearean tragedy. Speaking of which, in one of Shakespeare’s epics “King Lear”, insomnia forms part of a vicious cycle in which Lear finds himself; his madness and distress… Continue Reading»
Terrific Turmeric
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You’re probably more familiar with Turmeric as that heavenly spice which lifts the flavour of curry’s and other gourmet delights. It’s that golden ingredient which adds character to cooking but did you know what else it does? Turmeric actually belongs to the ginger family; it’s native to South East Asia and India and has been… Continue Reading»
Is It Yeast or Is it Fungal?
Posted on August 17, 2020
Often, we hear the use of yeast and fungus being used in the same sentence but for those who are keen to know if there is a difference, let’s see if we can uncloud this mystery. Let’s start with good old fungus; this guy belongs to the Fungi kingdom (if there is such a place),… Continue Reading»
Cough Plex ®
Posted on July 29, 2020
Cough Plex ® is one of PPC Herbs’ range of listed herbal medicines. As liquid herbal solutions, each member of the Plex® family are suitable for the whole family to assist in the management of several different medical conditions. PPC Herbs Herbal Medicines are Australian Made and developed by Herbalists and Naturopaths for health-conscious Australian… Continue Reading»
Sinus Plex ®
Posted on July 28, 2020
Sinus Plex® is one of PPC Herbs’ range of listed herbal medicines. As liquid herbal solutions, each member of the Plex® family are suitable for the whole family to assist in the management of several different medical conditions. PPC Herbs’ Herbal Medicines are Australian Made and developed by Herbalists and Naturopaths for health-conscious Australian consumers… Continue Reading»