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16 herbs
Bach Flower Remedies
Bach Flower Remedies offer a gentle and natural way to address emotional imbalances and support overall well-being. By understanding and harnessing the power of these flower essences, you…
Basil
Basil, (Ocimum basilicum), is a culinary herb known for its aromatic leaves and distinctive flavor, which is often described as sweet, peppery, and slightly minty with hints of…
Bay Leaf
Bay leaf, (Laurus nobilis), refers to the aromatic leaves of the bay laurel tree, scientifically known as Laurus nobilis. These leaves are commonly used as a culinary herb…
Bee Propolis
Bee Propolis is a sticky substance that bees make, which is also known as "bee glue". The process begins when a Propolis-making bee gathers resin from cone-producing evergreen trees,…
Beetroot
Beetroot, (Beta vulgaris L), is a root vegetable that grows primarily in the ground with a leafy top that grows aboveground. It can be found in both temperate…
Bergamot Orange
The Bergamot, (Citrus bergamia), is a surprisingly nutritious citrus fruit that has a fresh scent and a very useful essential oil which is taken from the peel. Bergamot…
Bilberry
Bilberries, (Vaccinium myrtillus), are small, dark blue berries native to Europe and closely related to blueberries. They grow on low shrubs and are found in heathlands and acidic…
Biotin
Biotin is also known as Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H, and is classified as a water soluble vitamin. It occurs in a wide variety of foods such as egg yolk,…
Black Cohosh
Black cohosh, Actaea racemosa, (formerly known as Cimicifuga racemosa), is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. It belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and is also commonly…
Bladderwrack
Bladderwrack, (Fucus vesiculosus), is in the family of brown seaweeds that includes rockweed, sugar kelp and Alaria. Bladderwrack has been used medicinally for centuries. It is called Bladderwrack…
Blueberry
Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum), named for their deep blue color, are one of the few fruits native to North America. The genus Vaccinium includes over 450 species including cranberry and bilberry. Blueberry…
Borage/Starflower
Borage, also known as Starflower, is a beautiful flowering plant that grows in the wild in the Mediterranean. Borage is from the Boraginaceae family and has the Latin…
Brazil Nut
The Brazil nut is the edible seed of a large South American tree (Bertholletia excelsa) found in the Amazonian forests of Brazil. The nut is cherished by the…
Broccoli
Broccoli, (Brassica oleracea), is a nutritious vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes cabbage, kale, and cauliflower. It is characterized by its dense clusters of small,…
Burdock
Burdock plants, Arctium, have large, heart-shaped leaves and produce purple flowers in clusters. The flowers develop into burrs, which have hooked spines that stick to clothing and animal…
Butterbur
Butterbur, (Petasites), is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family, known for its large, broad leaves and clusters of small, pale flowers. Butterbur plants have large, heart-shaped or…