Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is indigenous to southern Africa where, for thousands of years, tribes prepared the herb as an internal remedy for migraine and gastrointestinal problems and to reduce fever. Salves were also prepared to heal skin conditions. CONTROL PAIN & INFLAMMATION WITH DEVIL’S CLAW Today, Devil’s Claw is a scientifically validated remedy for…
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
With more than 60 varieties of basil, this one herb can take you on a culinary adventure that will benefit your health, while it entertains your taste buds. Gather your basil leaves and get ready to learn all about this amazing herb! History This highly fragrant plant has traditionally been used in cuisines around the globe…
Get To Know Herbs & Spices: Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
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…