Some local initiatives and residents are striving to preserve these plants and the traditional knowledge on how to use them.

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 ...

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 ...

J.J. Pursell, photos by Shawn Linehan. Timber, $24.95 trade paper (292p) ISBN 978-1-60469-567-0 Pursell, a naturopathic physician and owner of the Herb Shoppe chain, reveals the “secret ways” of ...

All of the herbs below have a long history of medicinal use and are widely recognized as safe. Still, always consult with a professional herbalist and/or physician to ensure that there are no ...

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 ...