Fennel: The Sweet Herb That Does More Than Flavor Tea

Fennel: The Sweet Herb That Does More Than Flavor Tea

Few herbs manage to be equally at home in the kitchen, the garden, and the apothecary, but fennel is one...

Catnip (Nepeta cataria): A Gentle Herbal Ally

Catnip (Nepeta cataria): A Gentle Herbal Ally

When most people hear the word catnip, they think of playful cats rather than herbal medicine. However, this humble member...

Forsythia viridissima: The Overlooked Spring Medicine Hiding in Plain Sight

Forsythia viridissima: The Overlooked Spring Medicine Hiding in Plain Sight

Forsythia viridissima: The Overlooked Spring Medicine Hiding in Plain Sight When most people think of forsythia, they picture bright yellow...

Herbal Support for Sprains, Strains, and Muscle Spasms

Herbal Support for Sprains, Strains, and Muscle Spasms

Herbal Support for Sprains, Strains, and Muscle Spasms Muscle spasms, ligament sprains, and muscle or tendon strains are some of...

Holiday Favorite or Medicinal Powerhouse? Peppermint is Both

Holiday Favorite or Medicinal Powerhouse? Peppermint is Both

We think of peppermint as something that is seasonally a favorite, something to add to hot chocolate, and that smells...