The human body is a dynamic chemical system. Millions of chemical reactions occur in this marvelous piece of creation per second of its existence. An important element in the body's metabolism is oxygen, as it is to most life on this planet. Although oxygen is required for life, there is an obvious paradox, since oxygen is a highly reactive element that can damage living systems by forming what ...

What is Khella? Dating back over 4,000 years, khella is one of the oldest herbs used for treating body ailments. A member of the same family as carrots and parsley, ancient Egyptians used the tiny fruits produced by the plant in herbal remedies. Native to parts of Africa, the plant can reach three feet in height and generate clusters of flowers with the fruit appearing in late ...

Lemon balm is a perennial plant with leaves that resemble the mint plant. A common English garden plant for hundreds of years, lemon balm is so named because of its lemony aroma. The lemon scent can be more noticeable after the leaves have been rubbed and the aroma can be lost after a period of time while being stored. Most individuals who use lemon balm prefer to grow their own alongside other ...