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Herb of the Month: Marjoram

This herb has been used for a variety of concerns in traditional and folklore medicines.

April 4, 2023

Marjoram is native to Asia and the Mediterranean, and has been grown in Northern Africa for thousands of years. It has been used for a variety of conditions in traditional and folklore medicines.

Herb of the Month: Wasabi

Wasabi is used as a spice in recipes and has a range of benefits.

March 1, 2023

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Wasabi is used as a spice in recipes and has a range of benefits.

February 2023

January 25, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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Herb of the Month: Yucca

November 29, 2022

Jeffrey Burke and Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Native to the southwestern region of the U.S., yucca is an herbaceous plant. It is of a genus making up a category of more than 40 different evergreen plants in the agave family. Yucca was a staple plant to southwest Native Americans, who used the leaves in traditional ceremonies. The...

Herb of the Month: Magnolia

October 20, 2022

Jeffrey Burke and Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Magnolia (covering more than 200 different species within the Magnoliaceae family of flowering plants) has a strong history. This ancient flowering plant has been on Earth as far back as 95 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. Studies show that although there were dinosaurs at that time, bees still...

Herb of the Month: Thyme

September 23, 2022

Jeffrey Burke and Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Thyme, an herb native to the Southern Mediterranean, is now grown around the world. Thyme grows best in loose, well-draining soil, and grows quickly in sunny locations. It is classified as an evergreen herb, and it blooms with small flowers of white and purple. Many people may not know that...

Herb of the Month: Black Seed Oil

August 25, 2022

Jeffrey Burke and Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Black seed oil is an herbal ingredient extracted from the fruit of the Nigella sativa. This small, flowering plant is native to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Southwestern Asia. In Ayurveda, black seed oil has long been used for many common ailments. At the top of the list of...

Herb of the Month: Saffron

July 21, 2022

Jeffrey Burke and Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Harvesting it by hand, farmers have to work delicately to safely harvest the threads of the saffron plant. This intricate process makes saffron extremely expensive; in some parts of the world the price can yield as much as $4,000 to $5,000 per pound. The spice has been harvested for thousands...

July 2022

June 23, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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Herb of the Month: Damiana

June 23, 2022

Jeffrey Burke and Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Native to South and Central America, as well as Mexico, and Texas, Damiana (Turnera diffusa) has gained popularity for its use as an aphrodisiac. Also, it is known as a hormonal supporter. Few studies have been done proving its effectiveness. That said, history and feedback regarding its successful use has...