Herbs and Herbal Wisdom

The History of Valerian Root

The History of Valerian Root

Valerian root seems to have a multi-faceted approach to relaxation and sleep.  It is also good for the heart, kidneys, bones and central nervous system.

The History of Valerian Root

Valerian root seems to have a multi-faceted approach to relaxation and sleep.  It is also good for the heart, kidneys, bones and central nervous system.

The History of Black Cohosh

The History of Black Cohosh

Black cohosh has two latin names: The original one was Cimicifuga racemosa. It was classed with about 17 plants whose smell was thought to repel bugs, mostly bed bugs. 

The History of Black Cohosh

Black cohosh has two latin names: The original one was Cimicifuga racemosa. It was classed with about 17 plants whose smell was thought to repel bugs, mostly bed bugs. 

Close up of a small bunch of hawthorn berries.

Unveiling Hawthorn: From May Blooms to Heart He...

Hawthorns are part of the rose family and thus have both beauty and thorns. There are many many species of Hawthorn and all of them have health benefits.

Unveiling Hawthorn: From May Blooms to Heart He...

Hawthorns are part of the rose family and thus have both beauty and thorns. There are many many species of Hawthorn and all of them have health benefits.

Aerial view of a shallow wooded box.The box has a variety of different species of mushrooms.

The Wonders of Mushrooms - History and Benefits

There are few foods more power packed than mushrooms to enhance your health.

The Wonders of Mushrooms - History and Benefits

There are few foods more power packed than mushrooms to enhance your health.

History and Benefits of St. John's Wort

History and Benefits of St. John's Wort

What is St. John's Wort? If you ask a florist what St. John’s wort is they will tell you that it is a genus of over 400 plants that have...

History and Benefits of St. John's Wort

What is St. John's Wort? If you ask a florist what St. John’s wort is they will tell you that it is a genus of over 400 plants that have...

Close up of a ginkg biloba branch with a ton of leaves on it

The Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, the fossil tree and the kew tree, is one very interesting tree.  Most trees have evolved from earlier forms from prehistoric times,...

The Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, the fossil tree and the kew tree, is one very interesting tree.  Most trees have evolved from earlier forms from prehistoric times,...