If you have ever bought a spice rack loaded with seasonings, chances are marjoram is one of those spices. Origanum majorana, commonly known as marjoram, sweet basil, and wild oregano, is popular worldwide. Marjoram is used traditionally for skin diseases, stomach problems, heart concerns, and blood sugar imbalances. It also dealt with a variety of …
Avena sativa, commonly known as oat, originated in England, France, Poland, Germany, and Russia. It's now grown as a cereal grain around the world. Beyond food, oats are used to manufacture paper, mulch, thatching, mattress stuffing, and mulch. Additionally, raw materials are taken from oats to make nylon and other materials. Traditionally, oats were used …
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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 …