The Benefits of Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. Family: Asterceae) has long been used in western folk medicine for nearly 2000 years and is one of the […]
Herbs
The Health Benefits of Oregano
Oregano is a flavorful herb that is not only renowned for its culinary uses but also cherished for its potential health benefits. This aromatic herb, […]
The Artemisia Genus
The genus Artemisia, small herbs and shrubs, is one of the largest and most widely distributed genera of the Compositae (or Asteraceae) family (Davies, 1982; […]
Picrasma quassioides
Picrasma quassioides is a fine source of alkaloids, terpenoids and quassinoids. This sub-shrub is a member of the Simaroubaceae family. Most of the bioactives are alkaloids. […]
Gastrodia
Gastrodia elata (G. elata Blume) is a perennial herb plant and belongs to the Gastrodia genus which is in the Orchidaceae family. The tubers are used as a […]
Dragonhead – Benefits
The Dragonhead plants are annuals in the Lamiaceae family and form the genus Dracocephalum. In herbal medicines, the plant leaves have been used like Lemon […]
If You Are Serious About Home Cooking – Grow Your Own Herbs.
Nothing quite beats cooking with home-grown herbs. A collection of aromatic, fresh herbs is a great asset for your kitchen. Having a plentiful supply to […]
The Health Benefits Of Portulaca oleracea (Purslane)
Portulaca oleracea L. (Family: Portulacaceae) or its more common name, Purslane is a widespread medicinal plant that is used as an edible plant too. It […]
Growing Chervil
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is one of the original four traditional French ‘fines herbes’ which along with tarragon, parsley and chives are mixed and blended for […]
Aloysia polystachya For Treating Anxiety
The powdered leaves of the herb Aloysia polystachya (Griseb.) Moldenke are often used to treat anxiety. The herb is regularly taken in a powdered form […]
Marshmallow For Suppressing Coughs
The marshmallow is a northern herb which has found favour in folklore for being a treatment for coughs and sore throats as well as being […]
Do You Smell Ferula ?
Bet you don’t know what the plants called Ferula are? Some of you though may know one of them as Ferula assa-foetida. Actually there are […]
Chamomile For Calming Anxiety And Soothing Inflammation
Introduction Chamomile is often grown amongst wild flowers or deliberately planted in lawns so that they emit a pleasing smell when crushed underfoot. The name […]
The Benefits Of Sage
Sage is a herb traditionally used as stuffing for all sorts of meats but pork and lamb are probably the most popular in Western cuisine. […]
The Health Benefits of Fennel Seeds
Introduction Fennel (Latin name: Foeniculum vulgare var.dulce) was known by the ancient Greeks as ‘marathon’ and the famous ancient village from whence the long-distance runner […]
Passion Flower For Inducing Sleep And Overcoming Insomnia
I’m not sure that passion flower and its fruit, and a cure for insomnia or anxiety necessarily spring to mind but it does it appear […]
The Benefits Of Eucalyptus
The image of a sleepy Koala is a common vision munching on Eucalyptus leaves in Australia. It is this marsupial’s only food source which says […]
Horny Goat Weed
Introduction The Horny Goat Weed is a herb that literally got its name because animals that ate the plant found it increased their libido immeasurably. […]