The black walnut tree has been used for thousands of years as a medicine. Black walnuts (Juglans nigra) grow wild across the United States and are the second most cultivated …
The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba), is one of the oldest living tree species on Earth. It has a fascinating history that dates back millions of years. Originating in China millions …
Detoxifying the body is certainly not a new fad, although it has become increasingly popular in recent years. Historical humans had many different forms of detoxification, and many of those …
Usnea, also known as Old Man’s Beard, is not a plant but a lichen—a symbiotic relationship between an algae and a fungus. Lichens appear to be a single plant, but …
American ginseng, known by its Latin name of Panax quinquefolius, is a slow-growing medicinal plant that produces a fleshy, white root and umbrella-shaped flowers which produce red berries. For hundreds …
There are many medicinal herbs that are good for the heart, but none quite stand out like Hawthorn. Hawthorn (genus Crataegus), also called thornapple, is a genus of thorny shrubs …
Prostate health is just as important to men as breast and ovarian health is to women. Common prostate disorders such as BPH exist in over half of all men. By …
Woodear mushroom (Auricularia auricula-judae), is a type of mushroom, native to Asia. Also known as jelly ear mushrooms, kikurage, and tree ear fungus, the wood ear mushroom is named for …
White pine (Pinus strobus) is a fast-growing, medium-sized conifer tree with long needles and a very straight trunk, growing up to 100 feet in hight. Native to north-eastern parts of …
In early Spring, you may start to notice tiny purple flowers popping up in your yard or garden. Chances are these are violets, a beautiful edible flower with so much …
The old saying “born with a silver spoon in your mouth” had a meaning that implied more than just a wealthy person. It also meant a healthy person. In colonial …
