Rosemary is a relative to the mint family and the name is derived from its Latin origin to mean “dew of the sea.
” Rosemary is very common in Mediterranean cuisine and has somewhat of a bitter astringent taste to it.
While that is true it compliments oily foods very nicely.
A tisane can be made [...]
Alfalfa, which is a perennial herb, has a long list of dietary and medicinal uses and research has proven that Alfalfa might lower blood levels of cholesterol and glucose.
Many take Alfalfa supplements orally and is has been proven safe except in a small percentage of people where it produces lupus like symptoms.
In the [...]
Echinacea is an herb that is extremely effective and holds multiple purposes.
There are nine different species of Echinacea but the one most commonly used and referred to is the Echinacea purpurea.
Many people take Echinacea everyday to prevent colds, flu, and any other types of infections that might be running rapid at the time [...]
Cilantro is a very fast growing herb which can be grown just about anywhere.
It is a relative of the carrot family and is sometimes called Chinese parsley and Coriander.
Cilantro actually is the leaves and stems of the Coriander plant.
It has a very strong unique odor and is relied on heavily for Mexican, Asian, [...]
Thyme is a very popular and well known culinary herb.
It is a very decorative plant while it is growing and is also very easy to grow as well but be prepared because bees just love Thyme.
Many people use Thyme in stews, salads, meats, soups, and vegetables.
Thyme is a very common household herb [...]
“Catnip” is the common name for a perennial herb of the mint family.
Catnip is native to Europe and is imported into the United States.
In North America it is a common widespread weed.
Catnip is most popular with cats and the reaction that it causes in them when they receive some dried nip from [...]
Originally, Basil was not the most popular herb in the bunch.
Actually there were some who simply hated it, mainly the ancient people.
The name basil means “be fragrant” but still various cultures battled with a love hate relationship over basil.
Americans and Romans loved it while Hindus plant it in their homes as a [...]
Golden Seal is a perennial herb that is part of the Buttercup family.
Golden Seal is used for a lot of medicinal purposes in a variety of ways both topically as well as internally.
There are actually quite a few ways to purchase Golden Seal, in a bulk powder, salve, tincture, or a tablet.
Internally [...]
Balsam of Tolu is an herb that comes from a very tall tree that can be found in Columbia, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
This herbal plant has also been called Balsam of Peru because it was originally exported primarily from Peru but that is no longer the case.
The resin of this [...]
Cloves are definitely one of the most distinct herbs around but ironically enough, cloves have been around forever and are not finished doing business just yet.
Usually if you can not get your hands on some cloves, Allspice can be a substitute.
Cloves have some preservative properties to them but they work well as an [...]
