Evening primrose has a long history of being a cure-all herb. The oil made from the plant’s seed is high in essential fatty acids gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), both of which are Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are known...

Rich in antioxidants and nutritive compounds, figs can boost your immune system, warm you up in the winter, and help prevent cancer. Like the fruit, their leaves are antimicrobial and antitumor. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), they are known to cleanse and help...

Capers are believed to have originated in Central Asia, but they are also native to the Mediterranean, parts of Asia, and South Africa. They are best known for their tart, salty flavor, which makes them popular in many culinary dishes. You may not be aware that they...

The World Health Organization declared that  Blue-Green Algae and Spirulina are the best food for the future.  Spirulina alone comprises 30% of the world’s microalgae biomass, and both are known for their potent nutrient properties. Here are 5 secrets about Blue Green...

Originally from China, apricots are now found worldwide. A delicious and highly nutritious fruit, the seed or kernel that is enclosed inside the hard stony shell, called a “stone,” is used medicinally to treat a variety of conditions. Here are Four Overlooked Facts...

Anemarrhena is an evergreen perennial in the family Liliaceae. It has thin, long, grass-like leaves and clusters of small, fragrant white to light-purple flowers that are hermaphroditic and blossom from August to September. It is native to China, Mongolia, Korea, and...

Have you heard of gynostemma (aka Jiaogulan or Jiao Gu Lan)? This is a tonic herb you can enjoy every day to stay strong and healthy. Used for many hundreds of years in Southern China, it is a powerful adaptogenic herb that is often used as a less expensive...

Gypsum forms over millions of years as ancient mineral-rich saltwater lakes and seas evaporate. It is a soft, hydrous calcium sulfate mineral with broad applications, from fertilizer and cement to medicine. Specifically, gypsum fights high fevers. Dangerous fevers....

Hibiscus is native to Angola and is now cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Sudan, Egypt, Thailand, Mexico, and China. It is best known for its ability to support heart health and help with respiratory ailments. It is commonly used to...

Yarrow is famous for helping to heal wounds and treat influenza. It has been used worldwide for over 60,000 years by many cultures. It has been used in European, Native American, and Chinese medicine for toothaches, fever, digestive issues, ulcers, skin diseases,...

Sumac is a wonderful plant. There is the Western species, Rhus typhina (you may also come across R. hirta or R. coriaria; all these species have similar properties), and the Eastern, or TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) species, R. chinensis, commonly called Chinese...

St. John’s Wort lifts your spirits and helps to stop bleeding. It can be used with other herbs to help detox the liver, but it is best known for relieving stress, depression, and anxiety. It is especially useful for revitalizing and stabilizing disorders tied to a...

Yellow dock is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows well in most climatic conditions but is found primarily in the temperate climates of Asia, Europe, North America, and Northern Africa. It is the herb of choice for treating a wide range of conditions...

Native to the Western United States, particularly California, manzanita is both edible and medicinal. It is well known in these areas for treating urinary tract infections, poison oak and poison ivy, insect bites, and edema. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, manzanita...

There are over 300 varieties of asparagus! There are three types of wild asparagus-- Western: A. acutifolius L., and Eastern: Asparagus cochinchinensis (A.K.A. Tian Men Dong used in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and A. racemosus (A.K.A Shatavari (“She who has a...

Maitake mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in Asia, especially China and Japan, where they are famous for their culinary flavor and important adaptogenic healing properties. Here are Three Fun Facts About Maitake Mushrooms you may not know: Besides having...

Monk fruit is a perennial climbing vine in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is native to Northern Thailand and Southern China. It is a culinary and medicinal herb.  Here are Four Facts about Monk Fruit you may not be aware of: Studies prove that artificial...