Tag: herb
Licorice: May Not be Safe in Large Doses
We have written a lot lately about the importance of approaching supplements with caution. One big reason for this is because the FDA does...
4 Essential Oils You Must Have in Your Bathroom
Essential oils are great to have on hand. Not only do they smell great, but they can be used as natural remedies, personal care...
The Grass that Busts Stress
For fragrant, exotic winter meals, and soothing, stress-busting teas, pick up a few stalks of lemongrass today. Lemongrass, also known as cymbopogon, is a...
This Fragrant Stress-Busting Herb is Loaded with Antioxidants
For fragrant, exotic winter meals, and soothing, stress-busting teas, pick up a few stalks of lemongrass today. Lemongrass, also known as cymbopogon, is a...
The Marshmallow You Can Drink: The Benefits of Marshmallow Root
When most of us hear the word "marshmallow," we immediately think of the white, puffy, sugary confection traditionally roasted over a campfire. However, back...
4 Ways to Use Medicinal Herbs
Herbs are balancers, they do not promote dramatic effects like the ones seen with synthetic drugs. Herbs help the body regulate itself while most...
Arctic Herb Sparks Mental and Physical Performance
If your kids have driven you a touch off the edge, your boss has been super snippy, or your day was flat out exhausting,...
Purslane: Frustrating Weed or Melatonin Powerhouse?
Purslane, also known as pigweed and pusley, is a small succulent plant that creeps its way around meadows, lawns and gardens. Purslane originates from...
The Healing Powers of the Amazon: Dragon’s Blood
Deep in the Amazon, a tree grows with health-promoting, blood red sap running through its veins. This tree, the Sangre de Grado reaches 90...
Hemp: The Detoxifying Herb That Even George Washington Grew
American farmers in the 1600’s who did not grow hemp went to jail. By contrast, American farmers today that try to grow hemp will...
