Herbs

Confucius wrote about the many health benefits of ginger about 2500 years ago. Traders carried ginger from Eastern Asia to the Mediterranean coast. It became the most sought-after spice in …

Scurvy grass was unknown to early botanists like Dioscorides in the 1st century or his Renaissance commentators. Being native to the Atlantic coast, it was ignored by all great herbalists …

The fraxinella plant is beautiful and fragrant. Andrea Mattioli, the most outstanding translator of Dioscorides, said regarding fraxinella, “This fact proves that nature has bestowed excellent virtues on it.” This …

Native to Mediterranean countries, caraway benefits have been known and used for centuries as a seasoning plant. Vegetables, bread, pies, cheese, and many other meals and sauces take advantage of …

The many benefits of pepper have been known for centuries. Pepper, also known as chili and paprika, was the most sought-after spice by the Maya, both sweet and hot. It …

Roman chamomile was known because it was cultivated in Rome during the 16th and 17th centuries. There is no proof that ancient Romans or Greeks knew the plant. Despite its …

Along with the many dill health benefits, this plant is one of the oldest medicinal herbs. The Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Romans knew and appreciated its medicinal properties and …

Hemp agrimony must not be mistaken for Sticklewort, also called Greek agrimony, which belongs to another botanical family and has different properties. Hemp Agrimony Scientific Facts Hemp Agrimony Benefits The …

The leaves of the small, beautiful windflower plant, which look like the anatomical lobules of the liver, were likely to inspire Renaissance physicians to use it for hepatic disorders. Windflower …

The dodder plant is a true vegetal vampire. With its delicate stems, it sticks to its victim and sucks the sap until it kills the host. Its favorite victims are …