Superfood Journal

7 Best Bacopa Supplements (High Bacoside Content)

Meghan Sanders Medicinal Plants September 7, 2022 0 Comment

Bacopa monierri is one of the best known and most-researched nootropics – substances which boost memory and cognitive function. There are also numerous other health benefits of bacopa such as reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. These benefits primarily come from unique phytochemicals called bacosides. Here is what you need to know to make sure you are actually getting a bacopa supplement with high bacoside levels, plus info on dosage and how to take bacopa so your body absorbs it. Read more

Bacopa Monnieri Health Benefits: What the Science Says

Meghan Sanders Medicinal Plants September 7, 2022 0 Comment

Bacopa monnieri is an herb native to India but also found in warm, tropical areas around the world. It has been used medicinally for at least 5,000 years and was described in Ayurvedic texts from the 6^th century. Read more

Best Phyllanthus Niruri Supplemets (Chanca Piedra)

Meghan Sanders Medicinal Plants August 23, 2022gallbladder 0 Comment

Phyllanthus niruri – also known as chanca piedra, stone breaker or “gale of the wind” – is one of the most-studied medicinal plants. Decades of research and clinical studies show that the plant contains various phytochemicals and is effective at treating and preventing liver disease, cancer, diabetes, UTIs and gallstones. Read more

Best Quercetin Supplements (with High Bioavailability)

Meghan Sanders Nutrients August 17, 2022quercetin 0 Comment

Quercetin is a flavonoid antioxidant which is naturally found in many foods. While other flavonoids also provide health benefits, few have been studied as much as quercetin has. Research shows that quercetin is one of the most powerful antioxidants when it comes to protecting the body. Read more

Best Natural Sources of Quercetin

Meghan Sanders Nutrients August 17, 2022quercetin 0 Comment

Foods like berries, apples, grapes and onions often get listed as good natural sources of quercetin. However, according to the USDA database, these foods aren’t necessarily rich in quercetin. Here is a table of foods high in quercetin. Read more

Herbs for Getting Rid of Gallstones Naturally (As Backed By Science)

Meghan Sanders Medicinal Plants June 30, 2022 1 Comment

Until they get a gallstone, most people don’t think about their gallbladder much. But the gallbladder is actually incredibly important to our overall health. In addition to helping break down fats, the gallbladder has roles like regulating gut flora, immunity and inflammation and even neurological health. If you have gallstones, then chances are other aspects of your health are also suffering. Read more

Best Butterbur Supplements (without Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids)

Meghan Sanders Medicinal Plants June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 1 Comment

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) has a lot of health benefits, especially for treating migraines and respiratory allergies. However, there are also some health concerns about butterbur supplements because the plant contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Read more

6 Things to Do with Cleavers (Galium aparine)

Meghan Sanders Recipes June 21, 2022 1 Comment

Cleavers is one of my favorite plants to forage. It grows like a weed in huge clusters, meaning you can harvest large amounts of it without much effort or worry that you are harming the local ecosystem. Compared to other wild edibles, cleavers is very easy to identify and there aren’t any toxic lookalikes. On top of that, cleavers has many health benefits yet still tastes good. Read more

How to Take Butterbur for Migraines

Meghan Sanders Medicinal Plants June 10, 2022June 30, 2022 0 Comment

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is a medicinal plant known for health benefits like reducing allergies and relaxing muscles. It is also one of the most promising natural treatments for migraines. Despite the evidence that butterbur is effective, there is still a lot of confusion about how to take it for migraines. Read more

Herbal Remedies for Respiratory Allergies: What the Science Says

Meghan Sanders Medicinal Plants June 10, 2022June 30, 2022 0 Comment

Most natural allergy remedy advice is along the lines of “avoid the allergen.” That’s fine if you want to stay trapped in your home with the windows closed through pollen season. Or, to stay outside as much as possible to avoid the dust mites in your home which are unavoidable despite constant laundry washing. Read more