Herb Highlights: Echinacea and Goldenseal
The herbal supplement industry represents a rapidly growing sector in today’s marketplace. More and more, consumers are turning to nature’s remedies as they prioritize their health and wellness. This emphasis on natural solutions has generated a remarkable demand for high-quality, potent herbs, propelling the growth of the supplement market. Choosing the right ingredients for a […]
Herb Highlights: Fresh Turmeric
Turmeric, a vibrant golden spice, has been a staple in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Known for its bold flavor in the culinary world, turmeric’s potential as a health supplement has recently gained significant attention. This powerful spice has transcended its culinary roots to become a potent supplement that promotes overall well-being. For […]
Herb Highlights: Ginger
From tea to entrees to desserts, ginger can be found in all sorts of recipes.1 Native to Southeast Asian Maritime countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, Ginger was one of the first spice trade spices to make it to Europe by way of India during ancient Greek and Roman times.2 Not only has it made […]
Historical Herbalist: Janaki Ammal
Historical Herbalist: Janaki Ammal Introduction Dr. EK Janaki Ammal was born on the 4th of November, 1897, she was born in Tellicherry, Kerala, India. Dr. Ammal grew up in a large household, where she was one of 19 children.1 Known for being an Anglo-Indian botanist who worked on plant breeding, her most notable work […]
Herb Highlights – Lavender
Herb Highlights – Lavender Introduction The first documented use of Lavender was in 77 B.C.E. by the Romans. Their use of lavender was relegated to soothing insect bites as well as repelling them.1 In addition to being grown for ornamental purposes, lavender flowers are commonly used in herbal medicines and sachets. In fact, the leaves […]
Historical Herbalist: Alice Ball
Historical Herbalist: Alice Ball Introduction Alice Ball was born on July 24, 1892 in Seattle, WA.1 Her family was considered middle to upper-middle class. On her paternal side, she came from a line of photographers. In fact, her grandfather, James Ball Sr., was famous and one of the first African Americans in the United States […]
Herb Highlights: Kelp
Herb Highlights: Kelp Introduction The order of kelp, Laminariales, is made up of 30 different genera of brown algae.1 Kelp frequently develops into underwater forests that support a large number of animals2 from sea urchins to sea otters – and more!3 This ancient plant1 has a lot of nutritional value to humans as well. In […]
Herb Highlights: Chamomile
Herb Highlights: Chamomile Introduction Different genus, same name? Both Matricaria chamomilla and Chamaemelum nobile are used in teas. However, Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as German chamomile, is a cultivar from Germany.2 It is also called blue chamomile due to the blue color of its flower’s essential oil.1 It is Matricaria chamomilla that has been […]
Herb Highlights: Lion’s Mane
Herb Highlights: Lion’s Mane Introduction Native to North America, Europe, and China, Lion’s mane mushrooms grow on hardwood logs or stumps.1 Unlike other mushrooms, with a stalk and a cap, lion’s mane’s fruiting body is made up of white, cascading spines2 which account for its many other common names: mountain-priest mushroom, bearded tooth fungus,1 old […]
Historical Herbalist: Ibn Sina
Historical Herbalist: Ibn Sina Introduction Born in 980 CE in what is currently Uzbekistan,1 Abu Ali Al-Hussein Ibn Abdullah Ibn Sina went on to become one of the most influential philosophers before the modern era. Known in the West as Avicenna,2 his writings are prolific and spanned several subjects, including medicine of which The Book […]
