A
Cold Blow for Echinacea - In a study appearing in the New England
Journal of Medicine, researchers claim that Echinacea does nothing to
either head off a cold or treat it once it’s taken hold.
Chervil:
An Essential French Herb - Sometimes called French parsley, chervil
(Anthriscus cerefolium) is not only an attractive plant to grow in
the garden, but also features a delicate, anise-type flavor that is
used a lot in French cooking, principally in both fines herbes and
bouquet garni.
Peppermint:
A Profile in Cool - They say that scent is one of the strongest
triggers of memory, and one whiff of the cooling bouquet of the peppermint
plant (M.x piperita) tends to back this up...
Dragon-B-Gone...
Tarragon - Traditionally thought to be able to guard against dragons
and snakes, tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is best known today as
one of the French "fines herbs" (along with chervil, parsley
and chives).
Parsley,
Sage, Rosemary and... Patchouli? - We revisit the 60's by taking
a look at the many medicinal uses that one can put this essential
oil to.
Herbal
Trivia - Just for fun, we rounded up some intersting trivia on
herbs that may stump you. How many of these can you get?
Curry:
Cancer Fighter? - If you like your curry yellow and your skin
tan, a recent study conducted at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson
Cancer Center in Houston may be of interest to you...
Latest
St. John’s Wort News Not Depressing - A recent study published
in the online edition of The British Medical Journal seems to indicate
that St. John’s wort can also be effective in treating more
severe depression, with many fewer side effects than traditional antidepressant
medications.
KO
Colds With Chamomile - A recent study by the Imperial College
in London seems to indicate that chamomile may not just be for stress
relief anymore...
An
Introduction to Aromatherapy - The roots of aromatherapy run deep.
Long before it had a name, ancient cultures were using oils derived
from plants and flowers for a wide variety of purposes, from cooking
and cosmetics to the religious and medicinal...
A
Sense-Able Approach to Romance - With its Valentine's Day anchor,
February truly is the "month of love." And what better way
to celebrate than to get all your senses in on the action?
