What is yarrow? Native to the temperate zones of Europe, Asia, and North America, this flowering plant can be found in sunny meadows with well-drained soil. Gro...
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...
It has been claimed on Bragg's bottle – but not verified – that in the 4th century BC, the famous Greek physician Hippocrates advised his patients to take an ap...
What is it used for? The Christian meaning or history of it may be the first thing which comes to mind. Especially around Christmas.
It was not in the form o...
Patchouli and hippies go together like bread and butter. Rumor has it that the reason this essential oil was so popular in the 60's was because it could cover-u...
Are lemon balm and lemon verbena the same thing?
No. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is part of the mint family and native to southern Europe. Lemon verbena...
The above photo is not Superman's kryptonite, though it does have magical properties. At a concentration of just 2%, the molybdenum mineral is what prevents sal...
Among vegans, it's practically considered an essential food.
Among average Americans, it's a foreign food. They don't know what it's made out of or how it's ...
How many superfoods can you think of that have a cult following as big as this?
Perhaps some, but none have maintain such popularity for decades on end.
T...
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...
