Arnica montana (European) is a potent, topical anti-inflammatory herb for bruises and pain, while Mexican Arnica (Heterotheca inuloides) is milder, used traditionally in teas, and less potent.Continue Reading
Being from Brazil, I grew up around Yerba Mate. It is one of the most popular natural drinks in my home country. However, it wasn’t until I move to the US that I came to fully appreciate the benefits of this amazing plant! Yerba Mate is a member of theContinue Reading
The curry tree (Murraya koenigii) or curry leaf tree is a tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae (the rue family, which includes rue, citrus, and satinwood) and is native to India. Its leaves are used in many dishes in the Indian subcontinent. Often used in curries, the leavesContinue Reading
many people don’t realize that there are many different types of paprika – Hungarian/hot, Domestic, Spanish, smoked, etc. They are not the same, and flavors will vary based on the soil and conditions in the region where it was farmed. Most of them can add a subtle difference and complexityContinue Reading
You have probably heard of Osha Root – and depending on where you live, you may know it by different names: osha root, Porter’s lovage, Porter’s licorice-root, lovage, wild lovage, Porter’s wild lovage, loveroot, Porter’s ligusticum, bear medicine, bear root, Colorado cough root, Indian root, Indian parsley, wild parsley, mountainContinue Reading
What is Hibiscus? Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species areContinue Reading
