Articles by Paul Horstermans

Articles by Paul Horstermans

Paul Horstermans, a Dutch national residing in the colourful city of Chiang Mai, Thailand, has made a name for himself as a passionate advocate for natural health. Nestled in a region renowned for its super-fruits, powerful herbs, and extraordinary cuisine, Chiang Mai serves as the perfect backdrop for Paul's fascination for Thai traditional medicine. Tom first crossed paths with Paul in the early 2000s at his lively music pub, after they stayed in touch. Paul enjoyed three years of academic training in cultural anthropology and sociology. An accomplished online writer, Paul has penned a wealth of online articles covering travel, ancient herbs, mushrooms, fruits, and super-foods. His insatiable thirst for knowledge drives him to explore 'new' medicinal herbs and local remedies, conducting extensive research to uncover their remarkable health benefits. When he's not investigating the wonders of nature, Paul cherishes time spent outdoors with his family, embracing the beauty of the natural world around him.

Pueraria Mirifica – A Botanical Wonder

31 March 2023
Pueraria Mirifica
Today, I want to talk about Pueraria Mirifica, the miracle herb from Asia. I’ve heard so many positive things about this extraordinary plant. There is so much to learn about this medicinal plant species and I discovered that recent research has discovered many more health benefits. So, I think now it is the right time for an update! Pueraria Mirifica is an ancient herbal medicine from “The Land of Smiles”. I call it the miracle herb as that is what Mirifica means. Since Ancient times, the roots of this plant have been used in traditional Thai medicine to promote youthfulness and rejuvenation in both men and women. Now, we all could need some of that!