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Herb Profile: Sage
Salvia officinalis
Member of the Mint family
Sage is a very important herb used in cooking for the holidays, but it is also important for medicinal reasons. The leaves, which can have a greenish-gray pebbly look, are the most commonly used part, being used in poultices, teas, and gargles. The plant is an evergreen and is very [...]
Herb Profile: Lemon Balm
Melisssa officinalis
Member of the Mint family
Lemon balm is a perennial plant which grows 1 to 2 feet tall, blooms spring through summer, and is an easy-to-grow addition to a home herb garden. The lemon-scented leaves are the part of the plant used medicinally and can be used externally and internally.
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm leaves can be [...]
Herb Profile: Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Member of the Mint family (also called Catmint)
Catnip is the popular filler for cat toys, well known for the way it drives our feline pets wild. Catnip is also a good herb for humans, although it works in a completely opposite way for us.
Catnip is a bushy perennial herb which grows to 2 – [...]
Colds & Flu – Herbal Prevention & Treatment
Cold and flu season is upon us, and several people I know have already been hit with the nasty flu bug circulating this year. Instead of masking the symptoms as the hundreds of products on the market will do, herbs work to help the body build up its immunity and to work with the body [...]
Herb Profile: Coltsfoot
Tussilago farfara
Member of the Composite or Asteraceae family
Coltsfoot is also known as coughwort and horsehoof. It is a perennial found in fields and the flowers, which resemble dandelions, appear before the leaves in early spring. Both the leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Coltsfoot is best known for its ability to act as an [...]
Basil for Medicinal Purposes
Despite being a great complement to tomatoes, both in cooking and as a growing companion in the garden, basil is also known for its medicinal uses. A not commonly known fact is that basil is a member of the mint family and that its leaves can be used in some of the same ways as [...]
