As one of the most respected and versatile stars in the plant kingdom, Sage has been a household name for her culinary and medicinal power for millennia.
Chamomile: The Superstar Healer Speaks
With the world in the throws of anxiety and depression, Chamomile–the “star of medicinal species”–steps forward and reminds us why it’s a superstar.
Guide to Adaptogens and Adaptogenic Herbs
This guide tells you everything about adaptogens, a class of plants and mushrooms believed to promote homeostasis and stabilize physiological processes.
The Hunt for the Mythical Indian Herb Sanjivani
Could sanjivani, the herb that, according to Hindu lore, glows in the dark and brings back the dead, actually exist?
I’m Just Mad About Saffron (& other spices that activate the endocannabinoid system)
It’s only recently that scientists have discovered the bioactive constituents and molecular mechanisms of several common kitchen spices, which have been shown to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation while modulating multiple healing pathways simultaneously.
The Signatures of Plants: Learning Nature’s Alphabet
Centuries ago in Europe, in a time before most people could read, a system called the “doctrine of signatures” was developed to catalog the language of plants. I have successfully used this system to understand the medicinal properties of a plant.
Reviving the Doctrine of Signatures: How to Start Seeing the Signatures in the Natural World
How can we tap back into that primal way of viewing ourselves as natural creatures who are connected and innately designed to decode the natural world?
Keep your Brain Sharp with Leafy Vegetables
Munching on a green, leafy vegetables on a regular basis could go a long way in keep the brain sharp and preventing cognitive decline, according to a new study.
This Wonder Herb May Become Alaska’s Most Valuable Crop
Rhodiola rosea, an herb that promotes energy and overall well-being, is so potent that even the Soviet military studied it to better understand it powerful effects — and it may become Alaska’s most valuable crop.
So Three Botanists Walk Into a Bar…
Each of their nine flavors of Shoots and Roots Bitters aims to capture the spirit of the place where their ingredients — more than 200 flowers, fruits, seeds, stems and leaves — grow.
