Herbs

Turmeric is a herbaceous plant of the ginger family and its native habitat is southwestern India, needs high temperatures and a large amount of rainfall annually. Turmeric contains a wide range of antioxidants, antiviral, bacteria, and…

Turmeric is named after Curcuma Longa and belongs to the ginger family, which gives yellow curry the bitter taste. Turmeric is a perennial plant, cultivated throughout tropical Asia, grown in India and China.Turmeric is the most…

Cannabidiol holds a lot of promise as a multi-purpose alternative treatment, and research shows that it can be used as a medicine for some of the most challenging medical conditions (MS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's). However, there's a lot…

Aromatherapy is one of the fastest rising industries in the country. With the fad of new age activities like yoga on the upswing, it seems that aromatherapy is here to stay for the next couple of years.It is one of the…

When someone says cannabis or recreational marijuana, smoking is usually the first method of ingestion that comes to mind. Smoking may be the most popular use of cannabis but there are actually several other ways to use this newly-legal…

We all know that honey is basically the ‘nectar of the Gods' and has many uses in both folk and modern medicine. How many times have you gotten sick and heard a doctor tell you to eat a little bit of honey or add it to your tea? Even if…

If you’ve noticed you have bugs, rodents, or other types of pest invading your home, you might try to take care of the problem on your own at first. While this is understandable, it’s best to ask yourself, “is there a professional bed…

Tarragon is a relative to the Sunflower family and there are two different breeds of Tarragon, Russian and French. However, when you go shopping and pick up some Tarragon for your pantry or a favorite recipe it is almost guaranteed that…

Sage is a relative to the mint family. It is common for Sage to be ground, whole or rubbed but is generally in more of a coarse grain. Sage is grown in the United States but is also grown in Albania and Dalmatia. Sage is a very popular…

Rosemary is a relative to the mint family and the name is derived from its Latin origin to mean "dew of the sea." Rosemary is very common in Mediterranean cuisine and has somewhat of a bitter astringent taste to it. While that is true…

When it comes to herbs, traditions have changed, varieties have increased, but through it all, Parsley has just stayed Parsley, flat or curly leaf, nothing major and no need for change. Use it as an herb or use it as a garnish, it does…

If someone says Oregano, it is likely that you will think in terms of cuisine. You would be right as most people do think of Oregano is sauces and so forth. However, there are actual medicinal properties to Oregano as well. Oregano…