Herb profiles
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11/11/2009 10:35:05 AM
The lance-shaped leaves of wood betony have astringent properties; use as a tea to treat migranes or anxiety, and as a poultice for cuts and insect bites.
11/9/2009 4:57:34 PM
This low-maintenance herb and kitchen garden went from unruly to efficient.
11/9/2009 12:00:31 PM
Discover why goldenseal substitute herbs don't work.
11/9/2009 10:16:23 AM
In natural food stores, you will find goji berries in profusion. Learn more about this healthy fruit.
10/7/2009 9:47:38 PM
Basil is one of the many delicious highlights of summer, but this herb is also a headache reliever and helps with nausea.
9/29/2009 4:56:00 PM
This fish tank is filled with plants like you've never seen before.
9/29/2009 4:36:58 PM
Here are some tips to help you bring the attractive aroma and classic beauty of scented geraniums indoors.
9/29/2009 3:38:34 PM
If you're looking for an indoor garden that keeps animals away and requires little space, the Woolly Pocket is right for you!
9/15/2009 7:04:03 PM
Chicory has a rich history dating back to Napoleon’s time and is the focus of Gina Mohammed’s book Catnip and Kerosene Grass: What Plants Teach Us About Life (Candlenut, 2002).
9/15/2009 6:57:35 PM
Chickweed is traditionally used to tame coughs and hoarseness, but this native southern European herb is also know to stimulate weight-loss.
9/15/2009 3:00:13 PM
Historically, this medicinal seed has gone by numerous names.
9/9/2009 4:18:39 PM
Used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, turmeric is a versatile and useful herb as it supports healthy digestion and can lower your risk of a heart attack.
9/9/2009 3:40:27 PM
Used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, turmeric is a versatile and useful herb as it supports healthy digestion and can lower your risk of a heart attack.
9/9/2009 3:32:37 PM
Used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, turmeric is a versatile and useful herb as it supports healthy digestion and can lower your risk of a heart attack.
8/20/2009 4:09:15 PM
Fresh catnip for humans helps calm the nerves and soothe the digestive tract. It also may help relieve menstrual cramps.
8/18/2009 3:11:14 PM
For some, the cold winter months may bring many ‘a’ merry moment. But for the sympathetic gardener, the humbugs start as the plants begin die. Bring your garden indoors this fall with help from your own personal gardening expert – the EasyBloom.
7/14/2009 10:15:06 AM
In the final installment of my series "7 Tips for Everyday Outdoor Gardening", I help you explore some simple yet effective tips to grow and propagate healthy plants, scare away pests and learn which common plants may be hazardous to your health.
7/7/2009 4:35:48 PM
Versatile, fuzzy mullein is a gardener’s friend, an herbalist’s delight and an engineering marvel all on its own. Used as a cough medicine and for cosmetic purposes. Read more about this herb to know.
5/10/2009 11:58:18 PM
Garlic Obsession Fill an empty spot or an entire bed with the beauty and variety of Allium sativum.
5/7/2009 12:21:38 PM
Sweet Bay is surprisingly easy to grow and offeres wonderfully spicy flavors to your kitchen.
4/28/2009 2:59:16 PM
Fond memories of an anniversary trip to France and the beautiful Chateau de Villandry inspires the Lemon Verbena Lady to advocate kitchen gardens. Not only do they attract beautiful insects but they also spice up your summer meals.
3/11/2009 4:14:42 PM
Madalene Hill grows more than two dozen varieties of basil in Round Top, Texas. Green pepper basil is a milder and more complex flavor than many of its basil relatives.
3/6/2009 12:39:24 PM
All of the following herb plants are readily available at garden centers.
12/15/2008 9:12:56 AM
You've probably seen this product in the endless issues of SkyMall, but let me just tell you, the AeroGarden is every bit as cool as it looks! Also read the history behind, "Mary, Mary quite contrary ..."
11/11/2008 12:24:24 PM
Nature's calorie-free sweetener.
11/11/2008 10:48:26 AM
Three plants vie for the honor of being the biblical saffron: the saffron crocus, safflower and turmeric.
11/11/2008 10:43:17 AM
We aren’t certain milk thistle is one of the thistles and briers referred to in the Bible, but it could be. We know that milk thistle grows among shrubs common in Samaria and parts of Israel today.
11/11/2008 10:37:45 AM
There are 135 species of myrrh found throughout Africa and Arabia, growing mainly in very arid regions.
11/11/2008 10:32:21 AM
Believing that garlic increases virility, Hebrews have relied on the herb to be able to “be fruitful and multiply” as directed in Genesis.
11/11/2008 10:25:09 AM
Frankincense is an important ingredient in incense. Literally, frank means “free” and incense means “lighting.”
11/11/2008 10:00:25 AM
Linen is one of the world’s oldest textiles; the earliest fragment of identified cloth (considered to be of linen) is from eastern Turkey, carbon-dated to 9,000 years ago.
11/11/2008 9:48:48 AM
The aloes of biblical times are very different from the aloe vera you keep on your kitchen counter.
11/11/2008 9:38:06 AM
These 7 ancient herbs were necessary for the well-being of spiritual ancestors. Learn about their ancient uses among the Jewish, Muslim and Christian people and why we still need these herbs today.
11/7/2008 1:57:12 PM
A cook can never have too many basils. Here are two intriguing new types to add to your culinary palette.
9/17/2008 1:39:34 PM
From garden to cup.
7/22/2008 11:10:47 AM
Try this soothing herb for sweeter sleep.
6/24/2008 1:57:15 PM
St. John's Wort, calendula and plantain make great healing plants for the garden.
6/20/2008 10:12:44 AM
Bright, versatile and easy to grow, nasturtiums could become one of your favorite garden flowers.
5/6/2008 4:08:11 PM
All parts of the neem tree have something to offer.
5/6/2008 4:00:18 PM
Many people grow mountain mint for use as an insect repellent.
5/2/2008 9:44:58 AM
Whenever I’m uncertain about what to prepare for dinner, I head for the basils in my herb garden. Before long, one of them asserts itself and I know just what to cook.
5/1/2008 2:45:16 PM
Legend says coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia around a.d. 600-850 when a goatherd named Kaldi found that his animals became frisky after eating the red berries from the coffee tree. Kaldi ate the berries and rapidly spread the word about their stimulating properties. Local monks began cultivating the coffee tree to dry the fruit and crush it into a powder; the monks would then drink the reconstituted liquid to help stay awake during long periods of prayer. By the early 14th century, Arabs discovered the process of roasting and grinding the beans, and the rest, they say, is coffee history.
5/1/2008 1:54:28 PM
This anti-infection herb has a long history of use in Egypt and India.
5/1/2008 1:32:06 PM
Calendula: Golden Petals
Herb of the Year 2008
January/February 2008
By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
This year we celebrate cheerful, colorful calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) as the Herb of the Year for 2008, as proclaimed by the International Herb Association. We honor this herbal plant
5/1/2008 12:18:27 PM
Six years after the widely publicized scare, is this herb safe to use?
5/1/2008 12:00:28 PM
Your cup of coffee might be more potent than you think.
4/30/2008 11:14:34 AM
Soak in hemp, as this now legal product is not only medicinally great for you but also tasty. After a federal judge’s ruling, hemp products are hitting the shelves from grocery stores to beauty shops.
4/10/2008 10:06:48 AM
It's early summer and we have weddings on the brain here at The Herb Companion headquarters. A certain nameless editor (who is my boss) is counting down the days to her daughter's sure-to-be-beautiful wedding. As for me, I was a bridesmaid recently. The sheer number of decisions involved in a wedding stagger me.
4/1/2008 4:50:32 PM
A familiar and flavorful plant has been chosen by the International Herb Association (IHA) as the 2009 Herb of the Year.
4/1/2008 4:32:25 PM
Now, you can grow and use the authentic mojito mint (Mentha ×villosa). Richters Herbs, known for its extensive herb selection, obtained the plants from Cuba and is offering them in the company’s 2008 catalog.
3/21/2008 11:17:03 AM
Oregano (Origanum spp.) has played a significant role in medicine, cookery and cosmetics for thousands of years. Today, our love for this powerful herb continues, though primarily for its role in cooking; more than 300,000 tons of oregano are consumed each year in the United States alone. Yet, despite oregano’s popularity, most of us really know very little about the plant itself or its true flavor potential.
3/21/2008 9:17:18 AM
K.C. Compton's introductory blog on What Works ...
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, turmeric is a versatile and useful herb as it supports healthy digestion and can lower your risk of a heart attack.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Chicory is a winner, from its whimsical sky-blue blossoms right down to its sturdy roots, which are used as a rich coffee substitute.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Learn how to grow and use this sweet-smelling herb; plus great recipes.
12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
DOWN TO EARTH
8/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Known for its sweet smell in the garden, Meadowsweet is also an amazing herbal remedy for aches, arthritis, fever, upset stomachs and more. This wonder herb reduces headaches so well that it is one of the ingredients in aspirin.
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Begin your own Age of Discovery with surprising, delightful pelargoniums, the International Herb Association's 2006 Herb of the Year.
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Sesame, dill and buckwheat are three great options for plants with edible seeds.
12/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
HERBS TO KNOW
11/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
This ancient Peruvian herb is a great health booster.
10/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Herbs to Know
8/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Herbs to Know
6/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
HERBS TO KNOW June/July 2005 By ANDREW VAN HEVELINGEN WHITE FLOWERED BORAGE Borago officinalis var. ‘alba’
Hardy to All Zones T he herb borage is a well-known hardy annual
with memorable sky blue flowers and succulent foliage. Not so well
known is an equally beautiful form with pure white flowers. Bot
5/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Try this great herb if you have skin problems or skin infections. Or try it as a traditional liver tonic.
4/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
HERBS TO KNOW April/May 2005 By JIM LONG ROSELLE Hibiscus sabdariffa
Hardy to Zone 10 R oselle has been around for centuries, although
many gardeners are unfamiliar with the plant. Also known as
sour-sour and Jamaica sorrel, it is easily grown from seed. This
fast-growing hibiscus will begin blooming
2/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Herbs to Know
8/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Versatile, fuzzy mullein is a gardener’s friend, an herbalist’s delight and an engineering marvel all on its own.
6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
When most people think of lavender, the image of English lavender comes to mind. However, as lavender breeders are creating new varieties, the thought of a simple lavender plant becomes more complex.
6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Through out the ages, chicory was used medicinally to reduce swelling, treat jaundice and calm fevers. This beneficial herb also helps with the liver and promotes the flow of bile.
4/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Garlic Obsession Fill an empty spot or an entire bed with the beauty and variety of Allium sativum.
4/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Mayapple is a North American native and can withstand Zones 4 to 9.
2/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Madalene Hill grows more than two dozen varieties of basil in Round Top, Texas. Green pepper basil is a milder and more complex flavor than many of its basil relatives.
12/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Hailed by gardeners as a wonderful ornamental, the round, scalloped, green or grayish leaves of lady’s-mantle sparkle with dew drops, and its long-lasting, airy flowers delight the eye.
10/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Packed with health and flavor, black cumin's small, triangular seed graces the garden with vivid blossoms.
8/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is easily grown from seed, either by starting indoors as you would tomatoes or by sprinkling outside in spring or fall.
7/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
For pepper lovers, there is no such thing as too spicy. Our introduction to this plant reveals all of the medicinal properties of pepper.
6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
HERB TO KNOW
5/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Alcohol-based tinctures stimulate active ingredients that are essential to these healing herbs. Before turning to over the counter drugs, try these healing herbs.
4/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Although most herbs shun shade, chervil is one plant that prefers life on the shady side.
4/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
A tender favorite thats worth a little extra effort
2/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
HERB TO KNOW February/March 2003 LOVE-IN-A-MIST Nigella damascena (nye-JEL-uh dam-uh-SEE-nuh) Family Ranunculaceae Hardy annual L ove-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena), a pretty plant with a romantic name, is native to North Africa and southern Europe; it is one of about twenty species in the gen
1/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Some of the most commonly used remedies from an herbalists medicine chest.
1/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Rhodiola is an impressive, yet unassuming herb. In one study, rhodiola stimulated the release of and enhance the effects
of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin in the
central nervous system.
12/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
For the Beginner
12/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
WINTERGREEN December/January 2002 HERB TO KNOW Gaultheria procumbens
Family Ericaceae
Perennial W hen you see the word wintergreen, you most
likely think of the sweet, spicy taste of Wint-O-green Life Savers
or some other breath mint or chewing gum that’s common on grocery
store shelves. At one
8/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
HERB TO KNOW August/September 2002 HOREHOUND Marrubium vulgare
muh-ROO-bee-uhm vuhl-gare
Family Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Hardy perennial
Grows to 18 inches H orehound. The name likely calls to mind a big
glass jar of vaguely molasses-flavored penny candy at the general
store, or perhaps a packa
8/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
From the plains to the garden, the 2002 herb of the year serves as a wellness aid and ornamental perennial.
6/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Herb to Know
6/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Vibrant color and intense aroma cast a spell on all who cross paths with this favorite herb.
4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Eucalyptus
2/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Patchouli
2/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Rediscover a fragrant garden friend
12/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Ginger
12/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
The Herb Companions Favorite Culinary Herbs
9/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
LEARN TO HARVEST AND MAKE MEDICINE FROM THIS IMMUNE-BOOSTING PLANT
8/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
AN HERB TO KNOW August/September 2001 By Betsy Strauch PARTRIDGE BERRY
(Mitchella repens)
(Mih-CHELL-uh REE-penz)
Family Rubiaceae
Evergreen, prostrate perennial vine
Native to North America Hardy in Zones 3 to 9
Twin white flowers in early summer followed by a single red
berry
Once used
6/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
AN HERB TO KNOW June/July 2001 By Betsy Strauch VIRGIN’S BOWER Clematis virginiana
KLEM-uh-tiss vur-jin-ee-AY-nuh Family Ranunculaceae
Twining perennial vine
Hardy in Zones 3 to 9
Small white flowers in late summer
Once used as medicine
Too rampant for small gardens A long country roads
4/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
AN HERB TO KNOW April/May 2001 By Betsy Strauch GOAT’S RUE
Galega officinalis
Guh-LEE-guh uh-fiss-ih-NAL-iss
Family Leguminosae
Eurasian herbaceous perennial to 5 feet tall
Hardy in Zones 3 to 9 Once widely used as a medicinal
Attractive and easy to grow but invasive and toxic to
livestock
2/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
AN HERB TO KNOW February/March 2001 By Betsy Strauch SPRING ADONIS Adonis vernalis (Uh-DON-iss vur-NAL-iss) Family Ranunculaceae
16-inch-tall hardy herbaceous perennial
Native to Europe
Golden yellow solitary flowers atop ferny green foliage
Medicinal and ornamental
Tricky to grow from seed
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