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Latin Name: Cimicifuga racemosa Common Names: Black cohosh root Historically, the root of the cimicifuga racemosa plant was used by North American Indians for addressing women's disorders, such as cramps. It is also among the natural herbs that were …

Botanical Name: Betula pubescens Common Names: White Birch, Canoe Birch, Paper Birch Like other natural herbs, the bark of the Betula pubenscens or birch tree has many uses. It is high in a compound called betulin, which has anti-inflammatory propert…

Botanical Name: Montmorillonite Bentonite, also referred to as Montmorillonite, is one of the most effective and powerful healing clays. Bentonite can be used externally as a clay poultice, mud pack or in the bath and, in skin care recipes. A good..…

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris rubra Common Names: Red Garden Beet Beta vulgaris rubru has been claimed to have many helpful uses. Of course everyone knows beets are good to eat, they are actually the sweetest of all vegetables. Beet Root Powder is ri…

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis Common Names: Sweet Laurel, Bay Laurel, Indian Bay The Bay Leaf has a long history of cultural, culinary and medicinal uses in many cultures. Highly prized in ancient Greece and Rome, the Bay Leaf was considered a symbo…

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Common Names: Common Basil, Sweet Basil Although Basil may help to provide antispasmodic and stomachic properties, it is also used for culinary purposes. Both Mediterranean and Asian cuisines rely on this special herb…

Latin Name: Withania somnifera Common Names: Ashwagandha root Powdered withania somnifera is a common form of these natural herbs, and may help reduce stress due to anxiety and fatigue. You may find that these herbs are helpful for memory improveme…

Latin Name: Illicium verum Common Names: Anise Star Anise Star, which is also known as Chinese anise and Illicium verum, is an extremely popular spice for deserts and baking. Europeans use Anise Star in cakes, cookies, and sweet breads. In the Midd…

Latin Name: Pimpinella anisum Common Names: Jamaica pepper, Kurundu, Myrtle pepper, pimenta, newspice You can use Anise Seed in sweet or savory dishes. The licorice flavor imparted by these seeds make a wonderful addition to cookies, fruit pies,...