Blog 45: 3 Uses for Sage

Blog 45: 3 Uses for Sage

If you had turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving, you probably ate sage. Sage was used in biblical times for food and medicine and was thought to improve brain function, fertility, heart blockages, and even longevity. Modern science is proving that sage is a useful...
Blog 39: How to Use Lemon Balm

Blog 39: How to Use Lemon Balm

Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, is in the mint family. It has in it a volatile oil which, when bumped, gives off  a lemony scent. It is a relaxing herb. There are many ways to use this plant. Its fresh or dried leaves benefit the human body, both through internal and...
Blog 33: Peppermint

Blog 33: Peppermint

Peppermint, Mentha piperita, is from the Lamiacea (mint) Family. Peppermint is a volatile oil. Volatile oils carry other plant components throughout the body, stimulate body tissues as an irritant, act as antiseptics, act as a relaxant, increase saliva peristalsis and...
Blog 27: Nettles

Blog 27: Nettles

Nettles (Urtica dioica), also known as Stinging Nettles, has been used for medicinal conditions for centuries. Stinging nettles do just that- sting. The numbing sting may be why people began using it for arthritis pain.  In addition to arthritis, it has many health...
Blog 21: What To Do With Milk Thistle

Blog 21: What To Do With Milk Thistle

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a popular liver protective tonic for hepatitis and a liver regenerative for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic liver disease or damage. While this herb is mainly used for liver issues, study results have shown positive for use in...
Blog 15: Calming Chamomile

Blog 15: Calming Chamomile

Chamomile is an herb in the phenol herbal category which has several important functions. As an anti-inflammatory herb, it reduces redness and irritation. It is an antioxidant herb which retards the deterioration caused by oxidation. As an antimicrobial herb, it kills...