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Burdock
Burdock The burdock plant is a relative of the daisy family, as well as of echinacea, feverfew and dandelion. It was used in ancient times for healing purposes by the Greeks, who made use of the seeds, root and leaves, and during the Middle Ages, burdock was used both for food and for medicinal purposes. [...] -
Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a perennial herb, and the benefits of alfalfa for health and wellbeing appear to be numerous. So, what is alfalfa used for? Alfalfa’s health benefits have been recognised by various cultures around the world. It has been used to relieve fluid retention and swelling by the Chinese since the sixth century, and the [...] -
Balsam of Tolu
The herb balsam of Tolu that comes from a very tall tree, which grows in Brazil, Bolivia, Columbia, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina and Paraguay. It used to be exported primarily from Peru, and was also called balsam of Peru, but that is no longer the case (today the main exporters of balsam of Tolu are Columbia, [...] -
Basil
Basil is a very popular culinary herb today, but in ancient times it had a very mixed reputation. It was loved by the Romans, and the Hindus planted it in their homes as an indicator of happiness. In contrast, the Greeks did not like it at all, and neither did the Indians and Persians. One [...] -
Belladonna
Most people are unlikely to want to stock their pantries with belladonna. This herb does have some benefits, but it can also be very dangerous, and in some cases, fatal. Belladonna is also known as ‘deadly nightshade’, which is a good indication of its potency. Belladonna is a perennial herb that is native to Europe [...] -
Asafoetida
What is asafoetida? This plant is a species of fennel, and is related to the carrot. It has been called no less than the ‘Food of the Gods’, and it has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes since as long ago as the fourth century BC. The plant contains a resin that produces [...] -
Catnip
Catnip is a perennial herb that is a member of the mint family, and it is perhaps best known for its effect on cats. Catnip is native to Europe, but has been imported to the US and elsewhere. Although not all cats are susceptible to the effects of catnip, most are, and they generally like [...] -
Chamomile
Chamomile is a popular herb that has been used by people for millennia. It has been effective in a range of ailments, such as gas, diarrhoea, stomach upset, sleeplessness, and anxiety, and it can also be used topically for skin lesions. Women also used to use it to ease menstrual cramps before commercial painkillers became [...]
