Rheum palmatum (Chinese rhubarb) is a clump-forming perennial grown primarily for its huge dark green leaves. It looks great as an accent plant around borders or near streams and ponds. However, did you know, its role has been medicinal rather than culinary during most of its period of use. Medicinally rhubarb dates back more than …
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Parsley would have to be one of the world’s most popular culinary herbs. Grown for its tasty green leaves, parsley provides a source of vitamin C, iron and vitamin A. It is a member of the carrot family and native to the Mediterranean. The word parsley comes from the Greek, meaning ‘rock …
Eucommia bark has been used by herbalists for more than 2500 years specifically for its ability to support depleted kidney energy, a symptom often talked about in Ancient Chinese Medicine. In the ancient art of Chinese medicine, the kidneys are responsible for our vitality, or how much energy we have on a day-to-day basis. If …
Eucommia ulmoides and its use in Kidney disease, Diabetes and Cardiovascular diseases Read More »
Today I want to dive into some of my favourite herbs to control blood sugar levels. I’m inspired to write this article as I have been busy working on a new formula that will be coming to the Kygenesis range by the end of 2022 to help regular and control blood sugar levels. As most …
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We often get asked what the ingredients are in our famous Nanna’s tea! So today I want to talk about one of them, the yummy herb called marshmallow root. And no we didn’t just add it to make the tea taste amazing, it plays a pivotal role in the health of the kidneys and urinary …
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We frequently get asked about the safety of certain herbal medicines as people have heard from their doctor or read on various websites that herbs shouldn’t be taken if you have CKD. One specific herb we often get asked about is Urtica dioica or Nettle leaf. It usually goes something like this: ‘Why are you …
Despite the fact that autoimmune diseases are on the rise worldwide, getting an accurate diagnosis can still be a lengthy and frustrating process. ANCA vasculitis is a type of autoimmune disease that affects the small blood vessels in the body that frequently involve the kidneys, being one of the lesser-known causes of CKD. So what …
The heart and the kidneys work very closely together, which means that if there is a problem in one organ, it can end up causing problems in the other. Because of this, people with kidney disease have a higher risk of developing heart failure. For this reason, I thought we’d have a look at what …
Chances are you have black pepper somewhere in your home. While this common cooking ingredient can certainly spice up a meal, it also contains something that can be beneficial to your health and that something is Piperine. Piperine, an alkaloid which occurs in the largest quantities in the outer layer of the grain, is responsible …
Cordyceps sinensis (also called Caterpillar fungus) has been recorded officially as a herbal drug in the Chinese pharmacopoeia and is one of the most famous traditional Chinese medicines and medicinal mushrooms. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) traditionally used Cordyceps as an adaptogen and immune supportive herb, to support the kidney and lung systems. Cordyceps is actually …
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