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17 herbs
Maca Root
Maca, (Lepidium meyenii), is a plant native to the Andes mountains in Peru. Its root, which resembles a turnip, has been used for centuries as a dietary supplement…
Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are the seeds of two types of Macadamia tree (Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla), both of which are native to Australia. These nuts are characterized by…
Mace
When you think of 'Mace', you may picture a small can of liquid commonly used for self defence. However, true Mace is not a chemical concoction but a…
Magnesium
Chemically, magnesium is an element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It belongs to the alkaline earth metal group on the periodic table. In its pure…
Magnolia
Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) refers to a large genus of flowering plants in the family Magnoliaceae. These trees and shrubs are known for their beautiful, fragrant flowers and glossy,…
Manganese
Manganese is a chemical element with the symbol Mn and atomic number 25 in the periodic table. It is a hard, brittle, gray-metal that resembles iron. Manganese is…
Marjoram
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is an aromatic herb in the Mint family, which originated in Egypt and Arabia. It is also widely referred to as Oregano. Today, it is commonly…
Marshmallow
When most people hear marshmallow, they think of the white fluffy food treat commonly roasted at campfires. Marshmallow, however, is also a type of herb. Marshmallow, known scientifically…
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is a perennial herb native to Europe and commonly found in damp meadows and along riverbanks. The plant features tall stems, jagged green leaves and…
Melatonin
Melatonin is one of the many hormones produced by the body and has the chemical name N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine. This particular hormone is produced and released by the pineal gland, one…
Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering herb native to the Mediterranean region, although it is now found in various parts of the world. Milk Thistle is a…
Mint
The Mint plant, Mentha, is a genus of aromatic herbaceous plants in the Lamiaceae family, which also includes other herbs like basil, rosemary and lavender. Mint plants are…
Molybdenum
Molybdenum is a trace element with symbol Mo and atomic number 42 in the Peroidic Table. It is vital to nearly all of the Earth's life forms. Human…
Moringa
Moringa, (Moringa oleifera), is a plant native to parts of Africa and Asia. It is often referred to as the "Miracle Tree" or the “Tree of Life”, due…
Muira Puama
Muira puama, (Liriosma ovata), is a small tree native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It is known for its traditional use in herbal medicine as an aphrodisiac…
Mustard
Mustard, Brassica juncea, refers to both the plant of the Brassicaceae family and the condiment made from its seeds. The plant produces small seeds that can vary in…
Myrrh
Myrrh is a reddish-brown resin derived from the dried sap of the Commiphora myrrha tree, native to northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Known for its bitter aroma…