Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) is a native California and Oregon medicinal plant with a Spanish name that means “sacred herb.” The plant earned its name for its potency in healing many medical problems. This aromatic shrub bears a cluster of…
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a small palm tree with fan-shaped leaves and sharp-spined stalks. It is often used as an ornamental and landscaping plant due to its attractive textural accent. In the horticultural trade, the silvery-leaf varieties are the…
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), or fever grass, is an aromatic and tropical island plant of the Poaceae family. It is also alternatively known as Malabar grass, Cochin grass, or barbed-wire grass. It is hard not to miss the citrusy and lemony…
Milkvetch (Astragalus spp.) is one of the most revered herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, so much so that it is included in the 50 fundamental herbs in China. There are many species of astragalus, some of which are toxic. Identifying…
