Sono Herbs Blog

Our favourite member of the parsley family Gotu Kola has no taste or smell and it thrives in and around water. This small, fan-shaped green leafy plant is truly unique in so many qualities.  Gotu kola was historically known and admired as one of the most prominent healers in traditional medicine, used in the past to help with some of the most demanding wounds and skin problems, such as eczema, psoriasis and even leprosy. Gotu Kola is a great herb to use within meditative practices because of its ability to ‘open the mind’. For example, in the Himalayas, yogis use...

If you think you are the only one struggling with feeling tired all the time, we can assure you it is more common than you think and there is a possibility you might even be struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) that affects 2.5% of the US adult population. The main symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome include headaches, muscle and joint pain, inability to concentrate, insomnia and forgetfulness.   It becomes apparent that stress is actually the main reason behind it, with its appalling effects on central nervous, and immune systems, resulting in functional changes that lead to fatigue and associated...

With an upbeat interest in herbalism comes the natural curiosity of what else is possible to help naturally improve our well-being and we can't avoid the fact that music has been renowned for healing not only the psyche, but also the body.  As herbalists,  we also can relate and learn from how plants react to sound, and like people, different plants like different music, which depends on factors such as if they are a day plant or a night plant. Same as people tend to cope with certain stressful situations with the aid of distinctive music, plants release sound emissions...

This vividly yellow and sweet-smelling aromatic flower, known as damiana, is a woody plant transpiring in north-eastern Brazil, Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Texas.  Damiana is commonly used traditionally for various purposes, including support for certain health conditions. Known for its historical use as an herbal supplement, damiana is believed to have stimulating properties. The potential effects of damiana's compounds, such as flavonoids, found in many plants, fruits, vegetables, and leaves. Flavonoids have been studied for their potential benefits, which may include various biological activities. Historically, damiana extracts combined with tequila have been noted in cultural practices. Historical accounts suggest...

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