Horehound and Mullein

Nature’s Double-barreled Assault on Colds and Coughs HOREHOUND Most mints have a pleasant aroma and inviting taste. Not this one. Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) tastes bitter and boasts very little aroma, although the leaves do offer a tangy smell when rubbed together. The plant is indigenous to Mediterranean Europe and central Asia, but has now... [Read more]

Pass Me the Licorice

An ancient remedy finds modern applications. Licorice is commonly found in the traditional herbal formulations of many cultures. It has been used therapeutically for centuries in both Eastern and Western medicine to treat various conditions. Today, licorice is the most commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine, often administered in combination... [Read more]

Gugulipid

Nature’s amazing cholesterol-reducing agent A number of herbal supplements have been promoted for lowering cholesterol levels including garlic, psyllium, red yeast rice, fenugreek, and flaxseed. Another little-known natural product for treating elevated cholesterol levels is gum guggul-the resin that exudes from the guggul tree, Commiphora mukul. ... [Read more]

Red Raspberry

Rich in color, flavor, and medicinal value Red raspberries are a popular fruit commonly used in fruit juices, fruit salads, jams and preserves, fruit syrups, breakfast bars, tarts, and other foodstuffs. Red raspberries also contain many health-promoting properties. The versatile red raspberry, along with the strawberry and blackberry, is loaded with... [Read more]

Fennel

Fighting Mild Digestive Disorders With Fennel Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), a member of the parsley family, is a plant with yellowish flowers that grows up to 8 feet tall. This large herb radiates a sweet, warm licorice odor. While fennel is native to Southern Europe, commercial fennel usually comes from Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Egypt, or China. Each... [Read more]