Herbs

St. John’s Wort – Nature’s Prozac?

February 4, 2024 by Winston J Craig - Reading Time: 5 minutes

Every year, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, about 11 million Americans suffer mild cases of depression and another 10 million suffer mild to severe depression. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has received increasing attention as a safe product that provides some natural relief from depression. St. John’s Wort is a perennial herb […]

Save that Avocado Seed for Your Next Cup of Tea

November 5, 2023 by Cheryl Silvera - Reading Time: 6 minutes

Growing up on the island of Jamaica, Avocados (called “pear” by most Jamaicans), while in season, were a staple at almost every meal. We were chasing through the brush to bring back the prized Pear to our families or simply sit and eat as friends. Everyone in the district knew where a Pear tree was […]

5 Teas That Reduce Stress and Support Sleep

September 24, 2023 by Martin Neumann - Reading Time: 6 minutes

Stress is called the silent killer for a reason. From panic attacks to trouble sleeping, a dose of stress can do a number of things with your health. Yet most of us are so used to keep up with the hamster wheel of chronic stress that we tend to ignore the issue until it’s too […]

Bitter Herbs for Our Health

May 1, 2022 by Esther Neumann - Reading Time: 7 minutes

Because many people do not like anything bitter, agricultural science has bred out many a bitter substance from wild plants. However, sweet and mild foods encourage us to eat more than we should, beyond a healthy appetite. Why do so many plants produce bitter substances? Can we humans take advantage of them? Many a herb […]

Echinacea – An Old Medicinal Plant

February 21, 2021 by Esther Neumann - Reading Time: 6 minutes

They are here again, the cold, wet days when we long for the hot summer days. And with them come colds, coughs and sore throats, the uninvited companions of the cold season. But we are not at their mercy for better or worse, we can strengthen our immune system. And if we do catch a […]