Thyme is an herb commonly used to flavor food. People have also used it since ancient times for different health and medicinal benefits and as a preservative. Today, you can find it in a wide variety ...

How to make a herbal tea or tisane Generally you need either five fresh leaves or a sprig, 5cm (2 in) in length or 2 tsp of dried herb or 1 tsp of seed per cup of boiled water. Place them on a clean ...

Some local initiatives and residents are striving to preserve these plants and the traditional knowledge on how to use them.

Growing healing flowers in your garden is not only a delightful way to beautify your space but also a practical means of exploring natural remedies. These flowers are not just pleasing to the eye; ...

Growing some herbs for medicinal purposes saves well, and living in such an environment makes for a healthy lifestyle. These herbs are easy to cultivate, require very little space, and serve a variety ...

Herbs are a group of plants that are as useful today as they were centuries ago, and thank goodness for that. Their good looks, easy care, and delicious tastes and smells make them stars in gardens ...

This winter, take a breath. And if you can’t, here are some natural remedies, from echinacea to marshmallow, commonly used to offer relief. Black elderberry syrup, made from the plant's berries, is a ...

ADAMSVILLE – She was the youngest of Bill and Mazie Taylor’s five children. And growing up on the family farm in Adamsville, Denise (now Taylor-Spiker) remembers she always liked to play outside. “I ...

If you're familiar with alternative medicine, you know medicinal herbs are popular with health-conscious consumers. Herbal medicines are increasingly used as a part of overall health regimens, as well ...