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Patricia McDougall's Articles in Alternative Medicine

  • Bladderwrack
    Bladderwrack is a type of brown algae that is abundant on the North Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States and the coasts along the Baltic Sea in Europe. Its thallus or main stem, usually tough and with air-filled pods, is priced for its medicinal value.
  • Pau darco herb
    Right there in the forests of South America is a herb known for its many healing qualities, particularly its curative effects on cancer patients and other diseases.
  • Is Jergon Sacha the New Hope for HIV Patients?
    Jergon Sacha is said to be the new herbal discovery that is set to create a huge change in the treatment of HIV.
  • Sangre De Grago Resin
    For centuries, the red sap of the legendary Sangre de grado, also known in Brazil and Peru as Sangre de drago or dragon's blood, has been widely used by the indigenous tribes of the Amazon as a remedy for wounds and gastrointestinal problems.
  • Natural herbs to Sleep
    Mulungu, Lemon Balm (Toronjil), Damiana, Graviola, and Passionflower are powerful sleep herbs that ensure that you get adequate rest by normalizing sleep patterns, relaxing your muscles, and calming your nerves.
  • Natural herbs to cure the flu
    Flu herbs are gaining popularity in the treatment of the common cold and the flu. By strengthening the immune system, flu herbs support the natural defense mechanism against viral infections.
  • Cats Claw herbal medicine
    Cats claw is a woody vine from the Amazon rain forest. Current research shows that extracts of the vine that have been used as a traditional medicine for hundreds of years show promise as adjunct therapy for AIDS and cancer. Peru has recognized cats claw as an important medicinal resource and given it protected status.
  • Diabetic Herbs
    Natural diabetes herbs including Yacon and Pata de vaca from Peru and Brazil and how they form an alternative and safe treatment for diabetes.