Below is a list of reasons why your body will be happy that you added some turnips to your daily diet: Turnips are rich in antioxidants and beneficial nutrients such as vitamin C, and vitamins A and K — found in the leafy green tops — as well as calcium, copper, iron, manganese and potassium […]
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“Stinging Nettle is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and North America, and introduced elsewhere. These perennials have many hollow stinging hairs called trichomes on the leaves and stems, which act like hypodermic needles, injecting histamine and other chemicals that produce a stinging sensation upon contact.” “Coveted by herbalists, nettle is a tonic herb
“This perennial plant is cherished for its beautiful flowers, which come with upswept petals in varying shades of white, pink, red and purple. Even its foliage is attractive, with patterned dark-green leaves that are usually heart-shaped or round. Aside from being a colorful addition to gardens, cyclamen has been traditionally used as an herbal medicine for
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If you ever need an herb that is pleasantly subtle but fragrant, with a hint of garlic and onions to a savory dish, look no further than for Chives. This ancient herb that originated from China and the Siberian Highlands has become one of the most common herbs used in cuisines all over the world.
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You have most likely seen honeysuckle growing alongside the road or creeping up fences as ornamental plants. But these colorful plants are more than just a pretty decoration — they have many practical uses as well. Honeysuckles are very often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM, the honeysuckle flower is commonly used to help ease
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Echinacea, also known as coneflower, is known for the many potential health benefits that it can provide. A member of the Asteraceae family, along with lettuce, artichokes, dandelion, and sunflower, echinacea has been used for over 400 years by Native Americans to ease infections, help wounds heal and as a “cure-all” for different illnesses. •Helps fight off
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Lemongrass is easy to start and root as demonstrated in the featured video. Although you can purchase the plants at your local gardening shop, it’s also easy to start your own from lemongrass purchased at the grocery store. The plant does best when started in early spring.3 As demonstrated in the video, locate the lower half
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“Plastic has become an incredibly harmful convenience, now threatening environmental and human health alike, and in more ways than one. There’s the issue of bulk plastics in our landfills, where it will remain indefinitely since most plastic does not biodegrade, and microplastics — microscopic pieces of degraded plastic — which now choke waterways across the globe
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“Healthy adrenal functioning is important for optimal health in general. Adaptogenic herbs are certainly not the only way to protect and support your adrenals, or even the most ideal strategy. But they can be helpful during times of stress.” Rhodiola The perennial plant rhodiola rosea, sometimes called “golden root,” “roseroot” or “arctic root,” is another powerful
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“In U.S. cities, about 15 percent of land sits unused, vacant or abandoned. These spaces are associated with increased crime and stress to residents, especially in low-income neighborhoods.” “The researchers specifically chose interventions that were inexpensive, scalable and sustainable, such that one day they could be applied to other U.S. cities. The main intervention involved
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