Herb Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium)
Citrus aurantium is also known as bitter orange, green orange or sour orange. In traditional Chinese Medicine it is known as zhi shi and in Aromatherapy the essential oil is called neroli. The fruit of Citrus aurantium contains the active compounds used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Bitter orange Citrus aurantium contains an alkaloid [...]
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Herb Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)
Mate or yerba mate tea is the national drink of Paraguay and Brazil. The leaves are used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Mate The leaves contain less tannins than ordinary black tea, but still has good levels of caffeine, which is a stimulant to the brain and nervous system. It is also a general [...]
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