10 Ways Burdock Could Be Good for You
Have you ever had small burrs get stuck on your socks or trousers when walking in a forest? The small hooking burrs are actually from the burdock plant which holds significant benefit as an herbal remedy....
A Super Herb: Wild Lettuce
For some months now, I have had a special interest in herbs, and I have done some research on quite a number of them, and I have even used some. I am not quick...
The Amazing Wood Betony
Some weeks back, I visited an uncle who is a botanist. He appeared too busy to have enough time to attend to me; he told me he was doing a research on a herb...
Another Wonder: Wormwood!
Hey, I had a good time at my cousin`s some days ago, going through a book that described a number of herbs. Of all herbs I read about, there was this one herb that...
Rosemary: Your Body’s Best Friend
Rosemary, like so many other herbs, is a herb that we have all heard about, and have at some point, seen. With its needle-like leaves that are evergreen with a peculiar fragrance. Like many...
So What Exactly Does Allspice Do, Anyway?
Allspice is a powerful spice derived from the dried fruit of the pimento tree. It is commonly known as with geographically-inclined nicknames such as pimento, pimento, or Jamaica pepper. The spice is native to Mexico, Central America, and some...
The Amazing Health Benefits of Coriander Seeds
Have you ever experienced a debilitating episode of stomach pain? What did you do about it? Well, drinking a few sips of coriander seeds extract would perhaps be the most effective remedy for it!
And in...
Just how Much do you Know about Cinnamon?
Cinnamon, aha! basically a household name. You've probably sprinkled cinnamon on foods like toast, rolls, and desserts. However, cinnamon has uses other than for topping sweets. It is a powerful spice that has been...
Oh, the Wonders of Blue Vervain!
Prior to the premiere and release of The Vampire Diaries on the CW network, I had never heard about Blue Vervain. In the series, it was described as a plant that humans could use...
Yucca Root is Super! Ask us how
Yucca root is a root vegetable that grows in regions with a subtropical climate like Mexico and South America. Also called cassava, it is a staple starch in Africa, and a shrub that is...
Bay Leaves: Healthy and So Good
Although many people know bay leaves as a refreshing flavor, especially in Asian dishes but not people are aware of the herb’s incredible health benefits. Also known as bay-laure, bay leaf is from the lauraceae...
What Can Black Currant Do For You?
Growing up, I loved black currant flavored juice. I enjoyed it's vibrant taste and brilliant color, but of course, I didn't know a thing about it's properties or the many benefits that it could...
Bilberries: Why They’re So Great for You!
The bilberry is a low growing shrub that produces edible, dark blue to black colored berries with a host of amazing health benefits. The bilberry, which is from the genus vaccinium, is also known...
Beetroot: The Root Veggie That Puts All Others to Shame
If you’re a fan of DIY beauty products, you’re probably familiar with the many amazing benefits of your beets. They are not only very potent beautifying agents; they possess an abundance of anti-inflammatory and...
Anise Seeds: Beat the Bloat!
Discussions on gut health are becoming quite regular, especially when talking about overall wellness—combined with the fact that many of the popular processed foods we eat tend towards the too sweet or salty side....
Lavender: More Than Just Pretty Purple
Lavandula (which is most commonly known as lavender) is a genus which consists of 47 known species of flowering plants which fall under the mint family called Lamiaceae. Lavender is native to the Old...
About Basil – Types of Basil and Growing Basil
According to research, Basil was first cultivated about 5,000 years ago. Although researchers disagree on where exactly Basil originated from, between India and Africa, but both cultures have used the herb for millennia.
Basil is...
Arjuna Bark: Why this Herb Should Be on Your Radar
Arjuna herb is a medicinal plant (Terminalia Arjuna) which has been used for centuries. The bark of the tree is effective for treating cardiovascular diseases and other medical issues. Interestingly, the bark is also made...
Let’s Talk About What Ashwagandha Root Does for Women
This herb called Ashwagandha has sparked an explosion of interest in recent times. Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb commonly called Indian ginseng and used in preparing traditional Indian medicine. Several studies have shown that...
