Goldenrod (Solidago Canadensis) known also as Solidago, is a common medicinal herb which grows throughout the Northern Hemisphere and has been widely used for a variety of its healing powers. It is a tall herb with beautiful golden flowers which grows along the roads and in woody rhizomes. Historically, it played a role of natural herbal sweetener which was used to sweeten herbal teas and various herbal remedies. It has very pleasant sweet flavor which resembles the one of anise. There are numerous goldenrod health benefits which can help us treat many ailments and diseases. Read the rest of this entry »
Goldenrod (Solidago Canadensis)
May 31st, 2011 
admin Borage (Borago Officinalis)
May 14th, 2011 admin 
Borage (Borago Officinalis) known to many people as Starflower, is a small annual plat with beautiful blue star-shaped flowers. Leaves of this plant are sometimes used with culinary purposes, namely to add refreshing cucumber flavor to the foods. In medicine, borage infusion or borage tea are used for numerous therapeutic properties of this herb. Besides, borage can be applied externally in the form of poultice, mainly to health inflammatory swellings or eye problems. Borage seeds are used for producing essential oil with great medicinal qualities. Read the rest of this entry »
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
April 29th, 2011 admin 
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is known in many territories as catswort, catsmint or just Nepeta. This herb originates in Europe and was naturalized in the US. It can be easily cultivated in the garden and can be familiar to many of us due to its culinary uses (mainly for its aromatic properties). However, catnip benefits also include pretty large number of therapeutic powers of this medicinal plant. Catnip tea has been used in many ancient civilizations as a relaxant, calming agent and digestive aid. This is one of those herbal remedies which can be used in a great variety of forms: infusion, tincture, poultice, juice and so on. Read the rest of this entry »
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon ciatrus)
April 13th, 2011 admin 
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon ciatrus) known also as citronella, Sweet Rush or Fever Grass, is a perennial plant which originates from Nepal and India. It is a wondrous herb with a number of therapeutic values and healing powers. Lemon grass is commonly used in perfumery, as well as for producing candles and soaps. It can also be associated with Malaysian, Thai or Vietnamese cuisine as it is very highly valued in those nations for its aromatic flavor resembling ginger and lemon, two in one. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: health benefits of lemon grass, lemon grass benefits, lemon grass teaGreater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
March 31st, 2011 admin 
Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) is known in various localities as tetterwort, swallow wort, garden celandine, nipplewort, or in Traditional Chinese medicine it is known as “bai qu cai“. This herbaceous perennial plant which grows up to 20 inches tall is native to North America, the Middle East and Europe. Its habitat includes all areas with moist soils, starting from opened fields and mountainous areas and ending up with deep woodlands. It belongs to the poppy family and is a relative of such plants as the common milkweed and bloodroot. Health benefits of celandine were discovered and have been used for centuries in the framework of alternative medicine. Read the rest of this entry »
Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor)
March 14th, 2011 admin 
Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor) known also as Heartsease or Garden Violet is a common wild annual herb which grows throughout Europe. In North America it is known as Yellow Wild Pansy or Johnny Jump Up. The flowers which appear in a great variety of colors, are amazing in their beauty and for many years the herb has been associated with love. It has a great traditional value is has been used by many nations as an important ornamental element for decorating gardens and parks. In folk medicine, this remedy is used in the forms of tinctures, decoctions, poultices, or in the form of popular wild pansy tea. Read the rest of this entry »
Mullein (Verbascum gen.)
February 28th, 2011 admin 
The Mulleins (Verbascum gen.), or velvet plant, flannel flower, etc., is a group of perennial herbs and shrubs native to South America and the Mediterranean region. The upper part of the herb is formed by a dozen of light yellow flowers which blossom throughout the summer, making this season the best for mullein harvesting. It is interesting that the Mulleins grow in their natural habitat in Europe and Russia, but in the Americas, Hawaii and Australia they are mostly cultivated in special fields and farms. Read the rest of this entry »
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
February 11th, 2011 admin 
Common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a delicate herb with amazing fragrance, tiny leaves and small flowers. It originates from the Mediterranean region and for centuries it played a role in social cultures of many ancient civilizations. For example, in Ancient Egypt this herb was used for mummification as a natural embalming agent, in Ancient Greece it was used as a symbol of courage to rise the spirit of the warriors, and in Ancient Rome it was a common remedy for melancholy and depression. Aromatic properties of this herb were used in temples and sacred places. In our times, thyme is one of the most popular and commonly used culinary spice which can be found virtually in every kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
January 24th, 2011 admin 
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), which can also be named as lucerne, buffalo grass, buffalo plant, Chilean clover and so on, is a well-known perennial herb with small tender violet flowers. In our times it grows almost all around the globe, but originally it comes from China, where it captured its firm place in traditional medicine and for centuries has been used to treat various problems with kidneys, preventing water retention and stimulating appetite. The Arabs valued this herb highly for its amazing nourishing powers: they were feeding their horses with it and taking advantage of increased fitness of the horses. Read the rest of this entry »
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
December 29th, 2010 admin 
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), or hoodwood, blue skullcap, mad-dog skullcap, etc., is a perennial herb which grows throughout the United States and Europe. It can be found on the roadsides, fields, meadows, wet ditches or forests – in any sort of shady and moist environment. It is a member of mint family. The herb has very beautiful blue flowers which usually appear not on the top but all along the stem of the herb. The flowers bloom during the period from May to August, and it is the best time to pick this medicinal herb as well. Read the rest of this entry »
