Amaranth: A forgotten seed

Amaranth is a perennial plant coming from Central America, where it was already known by the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans, who called it a “sacred seed.” …

The Mysteries Inside Herbs: Glycosides

In order to gain a better orientation to the world of herbs, it's useful to get familiar with the chemicals they contain. What are they good for, and h…

Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)

The tree-decaying mushroom also known as ‘hiratake,’ abalone, or tree mushroom is well-known for its capability to bolster immune function and potentia…

Cannabis – A Universal Help And Remedy – Part II

Starting with the last issue of My Herbs, we've been getting you acquainted with the healing properties of arguably the most controversial herb of our …

Herbs and the Cardinal Directions

Even if you have a garden at home it is still efficient to grow some herbs in flower boxes. Most of them prosper very well in that environment, and you…

Common daisy (Bellis perennis)

Is there anyone who doesn't like beautiful, tender daisy flowers popping up everywhere in the world – except Antarctica – every year once the snow begi…

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)

You would do well not to overlook this plant while walking in the countryside, for the consequences are quite painful. The hollow stinging hair…

Do It Yourself Series: Part 1 – Herbal Syrups

Prepare some healing syrups for the cold winter. They might come in handy when the cold, bronchitis, tonsillitis and flu epidemics arrive. You can make…

Aromatherapy for Children

Indian summer is back again, and the school year is about to start. And so I wonder how to make the start of school more enjoyable for our school and p…

Herbs (not only) in the soup

Autumn is the time of the year when we preserve herbs for winter. They will come in handy not only healthwise but also as tasty ingredients. And soup i…