What is Chickweed? Chickweed or Stellaria media is a very common weed seen in gardens all over the world. Believed to have originated in Europe, it is now a common sight in many other parts of the world including North America and Asia. Despite being known as a largely … [Read more...]
8 Proven Uses for Black Spruce Essential Oil
Black Spruce Essential Oil One of the traditional organic oils used today is black spruce essential oil. This well-revered oil has been used by indigenous populations throughout time in North America. The natural healing oil is derived from conifer trees, or those trees that are … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Vacha
We have recently written about a number of herbs that may not be familiar to most of us in the west but are extremely important in Ayurveda. The traditional Indian system of medicine has long made use of various herbs like lodhra and manjistha and today we are going to be looking … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Poke Root and the Dangers
The world is full of herbs that on one hand can be extremely dangerous but on the other can benefit our health immensely so long as proper care is taken. Poke root is one such herb. While all parts of the plant are considered toxic, it has been used traditionally for centuries … [Read more...]
5 Health Benefits of Prickly Ash
Prickly Ash may not be the most popular or well-known herbal remedy but it is one with a long history of use. It was widely used by the Native Americans for a range of internal and external purposes. Today, many parts of the plant are still used for a range of purposes from … [Read more...]