All About Herbs

Clear cup with tea being poured into it surrounded by small bowls of raw herbs.

Herbal Preparations: Decoctions, Teas and Tonics

Historically tinctures were made with fresh herbs just picked at the highest point of potency and extracts were made of dried herbs. One could not tell how long ago the...

Herbal Preparations: Decoctions, Teas and Tonics

Historically tinctures were made with fresh herbs just picked at the highest point of potency and extracts were made of dried herbs. One could not tell how long ago the...

Stack of cinnamon stick with a wooden scoop full of ground cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon - A History and Benefits

Ceylon was the former name of Sri Lanka before 1972. Sri Lanka is the source of the world's true cinnamon. Its turbulent history of takeovers over the centuries reflects this.

Ceylon Cinnamon - A History and Benefits

Ceylon was the former name of Sri Lanka before 1972. Sri Lanka is the source of the world's true cinnamon. Its turbulent history of takeovers over the centuries reflects this.

Close up of a milk thistle flower with a butterfly on it

Milk Thistle - History, Uses and Benefits

What is Milk Thistle? The thistle flower is found all over the world. It is a very interesting flower. It is most always purple. It is actually in the same...

Milk Thistle - History, Uses and Benefits

What is Milk Thistle? The thistle flower is found all over the world. It is a very interesting flower. It is most always purple. It is actually in the same...

Ginger: History, Traditional Uses and Benefits

Ginger: History, Traditional Uses and Benefits

It was used historically not only for its valuable health benefits but also for its flavor. Ginger can be a great herb to add to your diet and life for...

Ginger: History, Traditional Uses and Benefits

It was used historically not only for its valuable health benefits but also for its flavor. Ginger can be a great herb to add to your diet and life for...

Active Ingredients vs Whole Herbs

Active Ingredients vs Whole Herbs

Our advances in science, not only in studying the plants but in having a better understanding on how medicinal herbs react upon the body.

Active Ingredients vs Whole Herbs

Our advances in science, not only in studying the plants but in having a better understanding on how medicinal herbs react upon the body.

Several bulbs of garlic spilling out of a burlap bag

Garlic: Its History and Benefits

Garlic is loaded with good stuff. There is plenty of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and Vitamin C. 

Garlic: Its History and Benefits

Garlic is loaded with good stuff. There is plenty of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and Vitamin C.