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 Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides), also known as papoose root or squawroot, is a medicinal herb that grows natively from eastern Canada south to the Appalachian regions of the United States. The herb’s preferred habitat comprises rich, moist, mountainous areas and the plant grows best under the shade of large hardwood trees. Blue . . . → Read More: Blue Cohosh Herb  Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum), an exotic condiment and healing herb used in cooking and natural medicine, is the fruit of a shrubby plant native to tropical America. Although it was most likely cultivated for thousands of years in Africa, India and tropical areas of the Americas, the herb eluded literary reference until . . . → Read More: Cayenne Pepper Benefits  What is star anise (Illicium verum)? It’s a culinary spice and medicinal herb that is cultivated from an evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical areas of China and Vietnam. The herb is shaped like an eight-pointed star, hence its common name. Often used in Chinese and Indian cuisine, star anise also . . . → Read More: Star Anise Health Benefits  Catnip (Nepeta cataria), an aromatic member of the mint family also known as catmint, produces heart-shaped gray-green leaves and whorls of small white flowers with purple spots. Native to Europe and naturalized in many areas of North America, the catnip herb grows along roadsides and in mountainous areas. The herb is harvested . . . → Read More: Catnip Herb Health Benefits  Cinnamon (Cinnamonum verum) is a common spice made from the bark of several varieties of cinnamon tree. Although almost 100 different varieties of the tree exist, the most commonly harvested are Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamonum zeylanicum) and Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomun aromaticum). Chinese cinnamon, also known as cassia, is less expensive and more popular . . . → Read More: Cinnamon Health Benefits  Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), a perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, the plant has also naturalized to areas of California and Australia. Milk thistle is easily identified by its milky sap, and the distinctive white markings . . . → Read More: Milk Thistle Benefits  Almost everyone experiences depression at one time or another. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, more than 18 million Americans are affected by depression each year. A mood disorder characterized by feelings of hopelessness, anger, sadness, loss, despair and frustration, depression can become severe enough to interfere with daily life. . . . → Read More: Herbs for Depression  Pau D’arco (Tabebuia), a large, tropical shrub or small tree that grows primarily in Argentina, begins life as a small vine and grows larger with age. In the Brazilian jungles, pau d’arco is known to reach heights of up to 160 feet, though smaller specimens may only reach about 16 feet tall. . . . → Read More: Pau D’Arco Herb Benefits and Uses  The lemon verbena plant, a perennial herbaceous shrub native to South America, is most valued for its strong, sweet, lemon-scented leaves that produce an intensified aroma when crushed. The herb also has a variety of medicinal, aromatic and culinary purposes. Reaching up to 6 ½ feet tall, lemon verbena makes a valuable . . . → Read More: Lemon Verbena Herb Benefits and Uses  The damiana herb (Turnera diffusa), an aromatic shrub native to tropical America, has a long history of medicinal use, though scientific evidence of its efficacy is lacking. Reaching up to 6 feet in height, the herb features erect stems that bear simple, pale-green toothed leaves. The plant’s solitary yellow flowers appear on . . . → Read More: Damiana Herb Benefits and Uses |
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