Used for many hundreds of years, ledebouriella is a prized herb in Oriental medicine, to help heal painful diarrhea, sore throats, headaches, chills and fevers all associated with colds. It is also used for treating tremors and painful swollen joints and arthritis....

Vervain has a long history of being held sacred by many ancient cultures. It has calming properties that make it useful for soothing anxiety, easing depression, and aiding sleep. It can relieve menstrual cramps, improve lactation, and act as a liver tonic. It is also...

This is an herb that both Eastern and Western herbalists have long learned about due to its long history as a respected healing herb. Among its many applications it is excellent for treating congested coughs, asthma, pneumonia, and liver disease. However, it is now...

There are two popular varieties of quince. Chinese quince, Fructus Chaenomelis Lagenariae, is native to Asia and Pseudocydonia sinensis is the variety popular in the West. Both varieties have similar properties and are enjoyed as a food and medicine that can be used...

Lovage has been used for centuries. It has many attributes, including its ability to treat pain, inflammation, indigestion, and joint pain. It is used both as a culinary herb and as a medicine. Lovage root, young stalks, leaves, and seeds have a tasty celery flavor....

Maca is native to the high mountain plateaus of the Andes Mountains in Peru where it has been grown for thousand of years as a vegetable crop and for its medicinal properties. It is known for building stamina and energy and is used by athletes and those suffering from...