Belonging to the family of a tomato, Ashwagandha is a plump shrub with yellow flowers and oval leaves. It produces a red fruit, the size of a raisin. This herb is native in the dry regions on northern Africa, the Middle East and India. Today, it is also grown in more mild climates including … [Read more...]
Can Holy Basil Block Cortisol?
It's neither a name of a saint nor a sacred relic with miraculous powers. Holy basil is simply an herb that grows in abundance around South Asia that's been found to be quite effective in keeping cortisol levels in the body in check. For more than 2,500 years, holy basil has been mainly used in … [Read more...]