Cramp Relief Salve
Arnica (Arnica montana), also known as mountain tobacco and wolf's bane, is the workhouse of this formula. The flowers of this plant con


Autumn Spice Warming Oil
Spicy and sweet, this easy-to-make warming oil will fill your home with the fragrance of fall. Add a few drops to the water reservoir of...


Chili Peppers May Hold Key to Weight Loss
For hundreds of years, indigenous societies around the globe have turned to chili peppers to ease pain. Later, it was discovered that...


Turmeric May Help to Prevent Glaucoma
Turmeric, and it’s primary active constituent, curcumin, has undergone considerable study in recent years for its powerful...


How Valerian Root Acts on the Brain
For centuries, valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) has been the go-to herb to address anxiety and insomnia, often in combination with...


Food as Medicine: Bitter Melon
Photo by Katja Schulz This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia),...

