Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an evergreen shrub that is part of the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Common names include Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng, and Poison Gooseberry. The word “Ashwagandha” is Sanskrit for “the smell of the horse”. While that may…
There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee—or is there? Herbal coffee is an option. The prospect of ditching coffee beans for an alternative becomes increasingly appealing. Surprisingly, many of these substitutes made from herbs, fruits, and mushrooms, are…
Winter is here, and we can see white everywhere. While the snow looks beautiful, it doesn’t sound alluring for exercises and outdoor activities. The cold limits our ability to enjoy the outdoors and sweat, which results in weight gain. Add…
In this article, I will introduce the Vervain plant, which is a legendary herb used worldwide. Many plants may look the same in just one glance - from their leaves structures to how their stems grow in equal size. This…
Nature is always a great source of nourishment. Foraging is a year-round source of food and fun, no matter where you live. Our ancestors didn’t have the luxury of taking the winter off from food gathering, they just had to get…
Tiger balm has been around since 1870, so most people have come across it at some stage, but there are actually a few easy methods that you can use to make your own tiger balm with a few “essential” ingredients…
Deadly nightshade and bittersweet nightshade are two very different plants, although they are often confused. Because both plants are poisonous, deadly nightshade is often used to refer to either plant, adding to the confusion. To help avoid this confusion, I…
Nothing soothes the soul like a good warm bath—especially when the bath contains herbs, nourishing essential oils, and salts. But you know what’s not soothing? Cleaning the tub afterward. An herbal bath is luxurious but can leave bits and pieces…
