Calea zacatechichi, also known as Calea ternifolia, dream herb, and bitter grass, is a shrub that primarily grows in Mexico. Historically, indigenous groups, including the Chontal Maya ...

Adaptogenic herbs contain compounds called adaptogens that may help counteract the harmful effects of stress on the body. However, more research is needed to fully support their benefits.

No fun. Luckily, a gorgeous, silvery, culinary, and medicinal aromatic herb is the answer to your waspy nightmares. Wormwood, ...

Yesterday, the world lost an American icon and a maverick in the airline industry. Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines' affable co-founder, died at the age of 87. Sadly, we lost a friend and a ...

Oeggerli made images of herbs and spices with a scanning electron microscope, then enhanced the plants’ parts with color. Some of the parts are both factories and silos, containing chemicals ...

Herbs are tremendously popular these days--from the smallest shop to the largest discount warehouse, you'll find medicinal herbs, culinary herbs, and herbal teas, baths, candles and aromatherapy ...

Lavender is an herb native to northern Africa and the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. Medicinal uses may include helping with mood, anxiety, and depression. Lavender is also grown for ...

Supermarkets now sell a wide range of pre-cut and potted herbs. Pots of herbs last longer than cut herbs, but need to be cared for as houseplants. Speciality greengrocers often sell a wider range ...

Whether we’re preparing a savoury or sweet dish, we’re quick to grab a leaf or stalk of our favourite herb. We’re a nation that loves herbs, and variety is the spice of life it seems.

Although spices and herbs have been used since ancient times, they are playing a new and important role in modern food preparation. They not only add unique flavors to our food, but contribute color ...

Squash -- Cardamom, ginger, nutmeg. Tomato -- Allspice, basil, cloves, cumin, fennel, marjoram, oregano. Herbs can be combined for specific foods. Having premixed combinations on hand speeds cooking ...

It's hard to beat fresh herbs straight from the garden, especially when you're not having to pay for a huge bunch when you only need a few leaves. Many herbs are seasonal, meaning they only last a ...