Ginseng
Ginseng Binomial Name Panax Ginseng Family Araliaceae Order Apiales Higher Classification Ginseng Genus Panax Ginseng has been traditionally consumed to help heal a variety health conditions. It is one of those nutrient-packed herbs that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and it has become increasingly popular in western countries over … Continue reading “Ginseng”
Ma-Huang
Binomial Name Ephedra sinica Family Ephedraceae Order Ephedrales Higher Classification Ephedraceae Genus Ephedra We all have come across green tea as the weight loss tea through media commercials. It is one of the most popularly sold beverage all over the world. Besides that, green tea has the longest history and has been documented across many … Continue reading “Ma-Huang”
Green Tea
Binomial Name Camellia sinensis Family Theaceae Order Ericales Higher Classification Camellia Genus Camellia We all have come across green tea as the weight loss tea through media commercials. It is one of the most popularly sold beverage all over the world. Besides that, green tea has the longest history and has been documented across many … Continue reading “Green Tea”
Yerba Mate
Binomial Name Ilex paraguariensis Family Aquifoliaceae Order Aquifoliales Kingdom Plantae Genus Ilex Yerba Matte (Ilex paraguariensis) A perennial shrub, belonging to the Holly family, Yerba Mate is native to mostly Southern and Central regions of South America, including Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil and southern Chile. Its leaves are evergreen, leafing in all four seasons, and grows … Continue reading “Yerba Mate”