Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus): The Citrus Digestive Herb
Lemongrass — Cymbopogon citratus — is a tall, tropical grass native to South-East Asia and widely used in both the kitchens and the medicine…
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Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis): The Warming Urinary Herb
Juniper Berry — Juniperus communis — is one of the most distinctive and familiar aromatics in the Western herbal tradition. The small, fleshy blue-black…
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana): The Fiery Sinus Clearer
Horseradish — Armoracia rusticana — is a plant that announces its presence immediately: the eye-watering, sinus-clearing pungency of freshly grated horseradish root is one…
Elecampane Root (Inula helenium): The Deep Respiratory Cleanser
Elecampane — Inula helenium — is a magnificent plant: a tall, imposing perennial with large soft leaves and bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers, native to…
Clove Buds (Syzygium aromaticum): The World’s Most Potent…
Clove Buds — the dried, unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum — are among the most pharmacologically potent of all culinary spices. With one…
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora): The Ancient Aromatic Healer
By Anjela Jeganathan – Holistic Medical Herbalist | Herba Naturalle Camphor — derived from the wood of Cinnamomum camphora, the camphor laurel tree —…
Blood Root (Sanguinaria canadensis): The Powerful Specialist Herb
Blood Root — Sanguinaria canadensis — is one of the most pharmacologically potent herbs in the North American materia medica. Its name derives from…