Many people wonder which cardamom is best, or what is the difference between green or black, also called brown cardamom. Green cardamom (Elettaria), also called true cardamom, has a very strong and intense aroma and flavor. Harvested by hand it is the more expensive...

Peppermint is considered one of the finest liver remedies available, with both cholagogue (promotes the discharge of bile, purging it downward) and antimigraine effects. It is a remedy for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and Crohn’s. Peppermint oil is better than...

East or West, Cinnamon has a long history of being used as a spice, a food preservative, a medicine, an incense, and a gift considered worthy of the gods. In China, cinnamon is used successfully to treat many ailments due to Cold or Wind Cold Invasion or Stagnation....

Pumpkins are native to North America. Besides being loaded with important nutritional value, they also support heart health, boost the immune system, regulate the bowels, counter age-related eye issues, as well as help prevent cancers. Their seeds can also be used as...

Hepatica (Hepatica nobilis) has been used for centuries to treat ailments relating to the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder. It was once a go-to herb for cleansing the blood and supporting liver function, this included treating cirrhosis, jaundice, fatty liver disease,...

In Morocco, argan oil’s native country, the oil is valued for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and high nutrient value as a culinary oil. It is best known for its nutrient-rich compounds that benefit the skin. A light oil, it is easily absorbed by the skin and is...

Yellow dock is an herb of choice for treating a wide range of conditions associated with liver or bowel dysfunction. A tonic herb, it is used to treat digestive, blood, lymph, and liver toxicity. It is also often used to treat skin diseases such as dermatitis, rashes,...

Passion flower (also written passionflower) is used today as a dietary supplement to aid sleep and reduce anxiety. It helps to reduce pain, ease spasms, and calm restlessness. It is used to treat menstrual cramps, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and...

Eucommia is a gentle, yet powerful tonic healing herb, long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Besides being famous for treating lumbar and knee pain, here are 3 unexpected benefits of using Eucommia: Eucommia can help stop dribbling and help heal vaginal...

Lemon balm has a long history for calming nerves and supporting digestion. But did you know… A study in China tested the constituent eugenol, a powerful antioxidant found in lemon balm, and confirmed improvement of memory-related functions. Eugenol is also known to...

Oregano (aka Origanum vulgare/Wild Marjoram) is a different species from Marjoram (aka O. marjoram/Sweet Marjoram). Oregano has a higher concentration of the aromatic compound carvacrol, which gives it its savory flavor. Marjoram, by contrast, contains less carvacrol...

There are over 400 varieties of cordyceps, with Cordyceps sinensis, C. militaris, C. ophioglossoides being the three most commonly used. Cordyceps is a fungus that lives on certain caterpillars in the mountains of China. It is now cultivated in laboratories. All...