Most people, unless they are well versed in herbals, will not know what eyebright is. Eyebright is grown in the wild in most parts of Europe. Its name originated from its use as a traditional folk type remedy for eye conditions. Eyebrights active ingredient seems to be tannins. Tannins are believed to decrease inflammation. This herb was usually used to...

Psyllium seeds are the husks of the plantago seed.  Plantago is an annual plant that grows in the Middle East, Southern Europe, the Mediterranean region and North West Africa.  The seeds are brownish black, with a reddish tint.  Psyllium is a good source of fiber and numerous studies of its laxative properties are underway.  It is used in cooking...

For centuries, elderberry has been valued as a cure for countless ailments from the flu and fever to colic and the common cold. What’s in a name… Some believe that the elderberry takes its name from an ancient Greek musical instrument, the sambuke, which was made from elderberry wood. It is not clear, however, which bore the name first. Although...

For centuries, elderberry has been valued as a cure for countless ailments from the flu and fever to colic and the common cold. What’s in a name… Some believe that the elderberry takes its name from an ancient Greek musical instrument, the sambuke, which was made from elderberry wood. It is not clear, however, which bore the name first. Although the...

For centuries, fenugreek seed has been valued in home remedies for breast enlargement. The seeds of this herb were the main ingredient in Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, a very popular herbal remedy for all types of female troubles about a hundred years ago. Fenugreek seeds are rich in a compound called diosgenin, a phytoestrogen (derived from plants)...

Most people, unless they are well versed in herbals, will not know what eyebright is. Eyebright is grown in the wild in most parts of Europe. Its name originated from its use as a traditional folk type remedy for eye conditions. Eyebrights active ingredient seems to be tannins. Tannins are believed to decrease inflammation. This herb was usually used to create a...