Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) has played an important role in Native Americans’ lives for over a thousand years. It is a perennial, evergreen shrub that is native to southeastern North America and is one of two endemic American holly plants…
Menstrual cycles often bring a wide variety of uncomfortable symptoms: cramps, bloating, headaches, and more. And that’s if they come regularly, or aren’t very heavy! Luckily, the natural world is rife with medicinal herbs that can help ease the worst…
A temperature drop in the winter can result in cold, dry air outside, and heated air inside. The combination of these can dry out your sinuses, resulting in thickening mucus and congestion. This can also result in pain and pressure…
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a flowering tree often found lining city streets and landscaped gardens. Its name was derived from the tree’s horseshoe-shaped twigs that remain once the leaves fall off. The conkers of nuts were also used as…
Some time ago, scientists believed that neurons become worn out and die as the brain ages. However, they later discovered that the brain repairs itself despite the aging process. It builds a new connection between surviving neurons, only it is…
Parsley is a somewhat underrated herb. Not only is it tasty, but its medicinal properties are varied. It’s easy to grow since it also self-seeds. You can harvest parsley in most climates throughout the spring and early summer. For the…
The gut always seems to be at the root of all problems, aggravating one set of symptoms before moving on to another. Likely you've heard about how important gut health is and how it connects to so many other areas…
Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is a leafy herb that grows in creeping patches on the ground. Its leaves taste like lemon and it blends well in salads or when cooked with other vegetables. The plant may exude quite a tart…
