Herbs

23 Varieties of Mint that are Culinary, Medicinal and Ornamental

There are around 600 varieties of mint, however most people are just familiar with the most common kinds which are mint, spearmint and peppermint. Mint is part of the Lamaiceae family that has about 7,200 species including many popular herbs such as thyme, oregano, catnip, sage, basil, lavender and many others. Since mint is the… Continue reading 23 Varieties of Mint that are Culinary, Medicinal and Ornamental

Homeopathy

8 Medicinal Benefits of Yarrow – A Must Have in Your Herbal First Aid Kit

Medicinal benefits of yarrow have been known for centuries. Its genus name, Achillea, comes from a legend that says Achilles used this herb to stop the bleeding of his wounded soldiers. Chinese believe that yarrow represents the balanced ying and yang. They used it in divination rituals to find love and manipulate dreams. It was… Continue reading 8 Medicinal Benefits of Yarrow – A Must Have in Your Herbal First Aid Kit

Homeopathy

15 Extraordinary Medicinal Benefits of Rosemary

There are many medicinal benefits of rosemary that have been known since ancient times. This herb was used by Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Jews. Rosemary, mixed with wine, was given to the Queen of Hungary in 16th century as medicine to alleviate her gout. Rosemary is traditionally known as a culinary herb native to the… Continue reading 15 Extraordinary Medicinal Benefits of Rosemary