Marjoram has many applications but is probably best thought of as an herb that soothes and comforts. It is often blended with other herbs to help ease cramping, nerve and muscle aches, emotional upsets, insomnia and more. The ancient Greeks considered it a symbol of...

Used as an ink, olive is also edible, medicinal and the symbol of peace, glory and abundance. Olive oil is used for everything from salad dressings to ointments. The Ancient Greeks smeared it on their skin as a matter of good health and grooming. Recent research...

Millet is a gluten-free grain that is loaded with important nutrition. In China, it was used by Chairman Mao and the Red Army to sustain themselves during their campaigns against the Kuomintang. It has nourished peoples in parts of China for over 8,000 years. Unlike...

Benzoinum is most frequently used in China to revive the unconscious, ease delirium and assist those suffering from post-partum comas. It is also used to treat chronic lung diseases with phlegm blocking the air passages, making breathing difficult. The essential oil...

Cultivated for its medicinal and edible properties, it is also grown as an ornamental plant. Pink and blue ginger (Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb.) has the same medicinal properties as black turmeric (Curcuma caesia) though they are different species in the genus Curcuma....

The body uses sulfur to maintain bone and joint health. It is an important component of many amino acids, proteins, vitamins and hormones within the body. It also aids healthy skin and digestion. Sulfur (Liu Huang) and other herbs by visiting our Herb...