„Asaro: la planta del bosque que provoca vómitos y que antes se usaba como remedio”
Canadian Goldenseal — the Indians’ golden root that sold out of the forests?
Goldenseal was described primarily as a remedy to stop bleeding, especially uterine bleeding and excessive menstrual bleeding.
Read the answer →Iris rhizome — violet root for coughs and teething?
Henryk Różański also describes its calming, anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and diuretic effects, and its use for nervous, rheumatic and liver complaints.
Read the answer →Mountain Tea — The Greek Infusion That May Protect the Brain?
Henryk Różański lists ironwort as a herb traditionally used for colds, coughs, and digestive complaints.
Read the answer →Poplar Buds—A Spring Salve for Wounds and Aches?
Henryk Różański says that poplar buds are used for colds, flu, fever, coughs, and rheumatic pain.
Read the answer →Witch hazel — bark and leaves for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and irritated skin?
Henryk Różański describes witch hazel as a remedy used both externally and orally.
Read the answer →White campion — a forgotten herb from roadside ditches?
In the past, white campion was used for coughs, respiratory catarrh, scrofula and swelling.
Read the answer →Tormentil — the red root that stops diarrhea?
Tormentil rhizome is used mainly for diarrhea and inflammation of the digestive tract.
Read the answer →Intermittent fasting without a growling stomach — how can you do it without suffering?
You can try skipping breakfast, having your first meal at 1–2 pm and finishing by 8 pm, if you feel good in the morning and don’t overeat later.
Read the answer →Elecampane — the forgotten root that quiets a persistent cough?
It also mentions colds, flu, bronchitis, and difficulty coughing up thick mucus.
Read the answer →Rue — a herb for the eyes and varicose veins, or a dangerous poison?
Henryk Różański warns that rue may increase sensitivity to sunlight and that rue preparations should not be used during pregnancy.
Read the answer →One tablet a day—which ingredients are really worth including?
Thomas E. Levy lists vitamin C, lysine and proline, D3 and K2, magnesium, omega-3, mixed tocopherols, beta-carotene, and B vitamins.
Read the answer →Sun or sunscreen—which really harms the skin and heart?
Nathan S. Bryan claims that sunscreens protect against UVB rays, but not UVA rays, and that some of their ingredients may disrupt hormone function.
Read the answer →Rowanberries — poisonous beads or a forgotten medicinal fruit?
Henryk Różański states that Commission E does not recommend rowanberries for treating diseases because there is no scientific evidence to support their use.
Read the answer →Prostate problems after 50 — can an unassuming weed help you avoid surgery?
The European Medicines Agency considers that willowherb herb, consisting of the aerial parts of Epilobium parviflorum, may relieve urinary problems associated with benign prostate enlargement.
Read the answer →Marshmallow root—the root that stops a dry cough faster than syrup?
Henryk Różański describes marshmallow root as a remedy that soothes acute, dry cough.
Read the answer →Fennel — does the tea really relieve bloating?
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) states that an infusion made from the fruit of the sweet variety of fennel has traditionally been used for bloating and gas.
Read the answer →Bloating? Kitchen caraway versus gas pills
Henryk Różański states that extracts from caraway fruits have carminative and antispasmodic effects.
Read the answer →Yarrow — the wayside herb that stops bleeding and saves the stomach?
Henryk Różański claims that yarrow may speed up blood clotting in cases of bleeding.
Read the answer →Field horsetail — a weed that rebuilds bones better than calcium?
Henryk Różański says that silica from horsetail is supposed to stimulate the regeneration of connective, bone, and cartilage tissue.
Read the answer →Goldenrod—a wasteland weed for cystitis?
Henryk Różański describes goldenrod as a diuretic that disinfects the urinary tract, used for inflammation and infections of the urinary system.
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