The dainty yellow flowers of Greater Celandine (aka “swallow”) bloom when swallows return from winter nesting and die when the birds head south again. Medicinal Uses A member of the Poppy family, the medicinal use of the plant dates back to ancient Greece. It has been widely used in European herbal medicine through modern time…
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Milk Thistle is a medicinal plant that has been used for over 2,000 years to treat digestive, liver and gallbladder conditions. Research has shown Milk Thistle has a protective effect on the liver. The active ingredient in Milk Thistle is silymarin, which can be extracted from the seeds of the plant. Conditions Supported Research…
Why Dandelion Greens Need To Be On Your Plate
You might not want dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) dappled across your lawn, but you definitely want to make them a part your healthy diet. For centuries, the sunny yellow dandelion, its greens and roots, has been embraced across cultures for its culinary and medicinal uses. Go Wild with Dandelion Greens Dandelion roots contain several compounds beneficial…