Herb of the Month

Herb of the Month: Fo-Ti

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:52:10 -0400

The common uses for the herb fo-ti are vast, and it is often recommended for longevity, vitality, and full-body wellness.

Herb of the Month: Curry

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Curry leaves are celebrated for their culinary versatility and their medicinal uses.

Herb of the Month: Nutmeg & Mace

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500

While mace and nutmeg are used around the world as culinary spices, health benefits have also been discovered.

Herb of the Month: Sweet Annie

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:00:00 -0500

In the past decade, increasing evidence has demonstrated the broad therapeutic potential of the herb Sweet Annie.

Herb of the Month: Borage

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:08:33 -0400

Take a look at the many uses of borage, aka the "wonder herb."

Herb of the Month: Tarragon

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0400

There is an incredible amount of research suggesting tarragon may have wide-ranging health benefits. Get an overview!

Herb of the Month: Lovage

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:22:00 -0400

Lovage is native to Southwest Asia and the Mediterranean, and has been introduced to South and North America. Today it also is commonly grown all over Europe.

Herb of the Month: Wormwood

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Writings on wormwood date back to Hippocrates, and modern research shows benefits. Get updated on the uses, and key cautions.

Herb of the Month: Nigella Sativa

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:08:38 -0400

Nigella has long-documented medicinal roots. Take a look at the many reported benefits.

Herb of the Month: Cascara Sagrada

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:12:00 -0500

Find out about the uses of Cascara sagrada.

Herb of the Month: Mucuna pruriens

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0500

Humans, animals, and the soil all benefit from the popular medicinal tropical legume plant used in Ayurvedic medicine.

Herb of the Month: Patchouli

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Patchouli has been cultivated for centuries for its essential oil benefits.

Herb of the Month: Chinese Skullcap

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Chinese skullcap has more than 40 bioactive compounds and is known for its wide variety of wellness benefits.

Herb of the Month: Mustard Seed

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Horseradish has been used medicinally for centuries around the world for many areas of health support.

Herb of the Month: Lemon Balm

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:22:09 -0400

A staple of traditional European Medicine is used today for stress and mood support.

Herb of the Month: Dill

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Whether its culinary benefits to the palate, or its nutritional health support, Dill is a great addition to a healthy regimen.

Herb of the Month: Bergamot

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Bergamot comes with a long history of use in traditional medicine, and now research supports its benefits.

Herb of the Month: Mugwort

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In folk medicine, the leaves, stems, and blossoms of mugwort, are used to make extracts, tinctures, teas, tonics, and essential oils, as well as topical remedies in the form of salves and lotions.

Herb of the Month: Hyssop

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Hyssop’s essential oil traditionally has been used as an expectorant for upper respiratory infections, throat irritation, and the symptoms of the common cold.

Herb of the Month: Bay Laurel

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:55:00 -0500

History shows the bay leaf was revered for its culinary and medicinal properties around the world, including uses in folk medicine, and modern science supports its benefits.

Herb of the Month: Graviola

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:12:53 -0500

This small flowering evergreen tree is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.Take a look at the benefits.

Herb of the Month: Shilajit

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:50:40 -0400

Due to its effects at restoring balance and energy, shilajit is now being celebrated as a super nutrient.

Herb of the Month: Saw Palmetto

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:31:45 -0400

Known for its positive effects on the urinary and reproductive systems, and prostate health, saw palmetto offers a variety of benefits.

Herb of the Month: Primrose Oil

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:15:16 -0400

The oil extracted from primrose seeds is comprised of essential nutrients, which have made primrose oil a commonly recommended folk remedy for centuries.

Herb of the Month: Tongkat Ali

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:34:00 -0400

Tongkat Ali is an effective herbal supplement that brings life, energy, and balance to the body.

Herb of the Month: Marjoram

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:42:01 -0400

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

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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

Herb of the Month: Magnolia Bark

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:58:03 -0500

There is a long list of uses commonly associated with using magnolia. Get the overview on this botanical and its benefits.

Herb of the Month: Lavender

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:30:43 -0500

With a history dating back more than 2,500 years, lavender’s benefits are known around the world. Lavender is associated with purity, balance, serenity, and calm. Science supports this. A standardized essential oil extract of Lavandula angustifolia for oral administration has been approved for use in subsyndromal anxiety. "The SLO (Standardized...

Herb of the Month: Yucca

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:08:15 -0500

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...