Herbs

If you’re reading this because you think you have a parasite, here’s the most useful thing first: the dependable way to deal with a real parasitic infection is a stool …

People have recognized the therapeutic benefits of milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, a flowering plant for ages. The plant is a member of the Asteraceae family. It may be identified …

Rhodiola tincture is among the few plant remedies that receive much attention and recognition among herbal treatments. This hardy plant has been used medicinally for ages, and it may be …

The best teas for constipation are not a replacement for medical care, but a few do have real evidence behind them — and a few others are popular mostly on …

What are the best essential oils for muscle cramps? Imagine you finished a strenuous exercise or may have cha-cha’ed too vigorously at your cousin’s wedding. Your muscles are yelling, maybe …

The picture of dandelions may come to mind when you think of gardens or meadows. However, burdock may not come to mind immediately unless you’re acquainted with conventional treatments or …

If you’re wondering whether hibiscus tea for high blood pressure is a thing, here’s the honest answer: for some people it nudges the numbers in the right direction, but the …

Lobelia inflata has been part of North American herbal practice for centuries — first among Indigenous peoples of the eastern United States, then among 18th- and 19th-century herbalists who prized …

Licorice root has been used as medicine for thousands of years, and a few of its traditional uses do hold up. There is reasonable evidence it can soothe a sore …

The lady’s slipper plant is a woodland orchid known for its pouch-shaped flower, not a proven herbal treatment. The name covers several slipper orchids, but North American readers are often …