If you have ever walked through an open field and ended up with socks or pant legs covered with burrs, you have already met burdock. Officially Arctium lappa, the root, seeds, and leaves of this pant are very medicinal! A native of Europe, Asia, and North America, the burdock root has a gummy consistency and [...]

Rosmarinus officinalis is a Latin name for rosemary. It means dew-of-the-sea. Rosemary is a small evergreen shrub that can be found growing in Portugal and the Mediterranean areas of Spain, Morocco, France, and Tunisia. The woody plant has rigid branches and a fissured bark. The valuable leathery leaves are needle-like and dark green and it [...]

“Cayenne is possibly the single most wonderful, beneficial plant to grow and have on hand (the granulated form) in case of emergencies.” (Ingri Cassel, September Idaho Observer, 1999) That is quite a claim for this spicy pepper. Besides its ability to flavor foods, what is the medicinal value of cayenne?
First, cayenne pepper is so effective [...]

When most people think of peppermint, they think of a pleasant aroma or a flavoring in products such as candy, chewing gum, toothpaste, and ice cream. These are but two of the myriad of health benefits of the Peppermint Leaf. Peppermint is a perennial plant that grows to a height of about 3 feet. It [...]

When most think of Raspberry, they think of only the berries themselves. Yet the nutrition found in the Red Raspberry Leaf at least equals its fruit! Rich in vitamins and minerals, it is a special source of benefit to women.
First, many feel that PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) is caused by hormonal imbalance. The rise and then [...]