Long before plug-in air fresheners and scented candles, people used plants to make their homes more livable by masking unpleasant odors. Herbs served that purpose very well and frequently were strewn ...

But rather than buy all your medicinal herbs, try growing a few in your garden, where you can get to know each plant in its verdant, vibrant natural state. Many medicinal plants double as beautiful ...

Virtually all cultures have, throughout history, used a variety of plants or materials derived from plants for the prevention and treatment of disease. Evidence of the beneficial therapeutic effects ...

Imagine walking a few steps from your kitchen and harvesting nature’s own medicine. No more frantically searching the produce section when you feel that first tickle in your throat. The secret to ...

Growing medicinal herbs indoors is a rewarding and practical way to ensure a steady supply of natural remedies ...

Herbs are a group of plants that are as useful today as they were centuries ago, and thank goodness for that. Their good looks, easy care, and delicious tastes and smells make them stars in gardens ...

DURING the past three or four years a good deal of interest has been taken in the collection and cultivation of medicinal plants, for the most part by persons who have not enjoyed a botanical training ...

Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years not only to flavor food, but to store it and for medicinal purposes. Tea made from the willow tree (aspirin) in 400 BC was said to reduce fevers ...

If you're familiar with alternative medicine, you know medicinal herbs are popular with health-conscious consumers. Herbal medicines are increasingly used as a part of overall health regimens, as well ...