What is star anise? Also known as badiam, its pods look liked star-shaped pine cones and actually, they do come from a type of evergreen. However the Illicium v...
Frankincense and myrrh are two things we can’t help but associate with Christmastime. What are they?
Aromatic resin gums which are produced by small trees na...
Although none are conclusively proven, you have probably heard of the many things this type of honey is being researched for.
Antibacterial activity, wound t...
No, that price is not a typo. The above photo was taken at a co-op in Michigan where the powder retails for $250 per pound.
Are they ripping you off?
Nope...
Not that anyone thinks of them as being unhealthy, but rarely – if ever – do you hear people call this flower bud a superfood.
Maybe they should.
Maybe they s...
With many home remedies, the worst thing that happens is that they simply don’t work.
With some, much worse can happen. They can actually be dangerous and hu...
When you hear antibiotic, the first word that pops in your mind is probably something like amoxicillin, penicillin, or Cipro. Whether it's a toothache caused by...
Sure, it makes spaghetti and pizza sauce taste great, but this herb may be useful for a lot more.
What is oregano oil? It's an essential oil that's made by s...
Many types of essential oils, such as helichrysum, get hyped by bloggers despite the fact there's very little research about them.
When you find one that has...
Can it really help with hair growth? How about irritable bowel syndrome?
Rather than help, maybe you’ve heard it can hurt those pesky spiders, mice, rats, an...
What is colloidal silver?
A colloid silver solution consists of finely ground particles which are suspended in a liquid. Usually that's water, but it can als...
