Lemon Balm’s genus name “Melissa” is from the Greek word meaning 'bee,' showing the attraction pollen gatherers have for the tiny white flowers. For over 2000 years, Lemon Balm has...
Calendula, commonly known as "marigold," is a native of Europe and was named by the Romans because the plant blooms on the first day "calends" of every month. Calendula was...
This west Mediterranean native was one of the principal herbs used by the ancient Greeks and Romans; its fresh, clean scent was their favourite bath water additive. Today, Lavender is...
Marshmallow’s genus "Althaea" is derived from the Greek word atho, meaning "to cure." This herb has been used for centuries. It was advocated by Hippocrates for its virtues, and it...
Sage is a perennial mint native to the northern shore of the Mediterranean. Much more than a culinary delight, Sage was an active part of the medicine cabinet of the...
Birch is a tree. The leaves of the tree, which contain lots of vitamin C, are used to make medicine. Birch is used for infections of the urinary tract that...
Chaga is a mushroom that mostly grows with the Birch tree all through the boreal regions of our planet. Unlike the soft mushrooms found in the produce aisle, Chaga does...
Linden (Tilia cordata) is also known as little-leaf or little leaf-linden as this tree native to Europe produces small leaves and also small yellow-green flowers. Linden leaves produce a monofloral...
Now Foods Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. Now Foods Burdock Root is a popular herb in traditional folk medicine, and is still...
