Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) has been used for centuries for medicinal and culinary purposes. Though native to the Mediterranean region, bay leaf is now grown in warm climates worldwide. In ancient times, this sharp, bitter-tasting herb was known as a symbol of victory, fame, and prosperity. Individuals in past eras would prosper with bay leaf. …
If you put a group of herbalists on an island and told them they could only have one herb, yarrow would likely be the popular choice. Often considered a jack-of-all-herbs, yarrow is a powerful, well-known plant. For thousands of years, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been used by cultures worldwide for numerous health concerns. Yarrow is …
Native to central Florida, saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a shrubby palm tree that grows in large thickets or colonies. Basically, all saw palmetto in the world is grown in the southeastern United States. Making this plant readily available, it is also highly cost-effective for the average consumer. It was used traditionally by Native American …
Symphytum officinale, commonly known as comfrey, is yet another great herb with hundreds of years of history. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, comfrey also grows well in North America. Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) recommended using this herb to "consolidate and knit together…" broken or damaged tissues in the body. This includes wounds, bruises, inflammation, …
Grow your brain with Lion's Mane! Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), also known as Hedgehog Mushroom, has a long history of medicinal value in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Native to East Asian countries, it has a white-colored fruiting body with a distinctive shaggy outer appearance. Lion's Mane has many health-supporting qualities including anti-cancer and immune-modulating …
A common kitchen herb, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has been used for centuries for culinary and medicinal reasons. Nowadays, it is also used in the commercial industry for perfumes, food flavorings, mouthwashes, pharmaceutical products, etc. A perennial, evergreen shrub, thyme is used for its leaves. It can tolerate a wide variety of growing conditions including frost, …
Traditionally feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has been used for supporting digestive health, dealing with head pain, asthma, muscle cramping, psoriasis, and treating the common cold. Nowadays, this herb is often most well-known for its ability to help support migraines. Native to Asia, feverfew now grows throughout the world. It is an aromatic plant and is often …
If your mind has been thinking of spring and its promise of growing plants, you aren't alone. Over half of the average American households do gardening activities while another 20% are planning on doing so soon. It's also estimated that COVID created 18.3 million more American gardeners. The majority of these gardeners are growing edible …