Learn more about herbs and tisanes

Blessed Thistle or Cnicus benedictus is a plant that is part of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Portugal, France and Iran. Blessed Thistle is characterized by long, narrow leaves that are coated with fine hairs and its characteristically prickly, green,...

If your hair part is spreading, you have bald areas, or you're losing more than 125 hairs each day, you're probably suffering from hair loss.  Hair loss may be classified into various categories, each with its own set of reasons.  Although there's nothing you can...

What exactly is Fenugreek? The Fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum) grows to be about 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) tall.  It grows in the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia and features green leaves, little white blooms, and small golden-brown seeds in its pods.  The name "fenugreek" is derived from...

Did you know that tea is the world's second most popular beverage?  There are almost 1,000 different tastes to choose from.  For hundreds of years, hot tea has affected the cuisine of various cultures and even the cultures themselves. January is National Hot Tea Month and...