Tag: herbs

Sage, an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe and Asia Minor, has been used for thousands of years medicinally. Egyptian women...

This member of the mint family has been cultivated for centuries and its merits have been written about by the likes of Pliny, Dioscorides...

Cooking with fennel is a great way to add flavor and nutrition to many dishes. The bulb looks a bit like a cross between...

You’ve probably heard that excess abdominal fat increases your risk of a number of diseases including cancer, hypertension, and heart disease. However, a recent...

Before western medicine, there was nature's pharmacy. Leaves, bark, flowers, stems and roots upon which the survival of mankind rested. For thousands of years,...

Uncaria tomentosa, otherwise known as cat’s claw, is a Peruvian mountain rainforest herb that has been used to treat a variety of ailments over...

A new study has linked Gymnema sylvestre, an ancient herb commonly used in India, with significant fungus-fighting properties. Long known for its connection with...

While many of us rely on pre-packaged seasoning mixes to give flavor to our dishes, this is one habit that is very important to...

If any treat is synonymous with the holiday season it’s the good old candy cane. And while these sweet snacks come in a plethora...

Depending on who is dangling the mistletoe overhead, you may or may not be inclined to steer clear. But aside from being a way...