Summary: Wormseed (Epazote) is an herb. The flowers are used to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, wormseed is used to treat worm infections. Don’t confuse wormseed with chenopodium oil (wormseed oil), wormwood oil, or wormwood. Also, since wormseed is sometimes called “levant,” avoid confusion with levant berry.(WebMD) For a natural health consultation, call […]
Summary: Blessed Thistle is said to have obtained its name from its wonderful reputation as a heal all, even purported to cure the plague during the Middle Ages. According to the herbalist Steven Horne, thistles are warrior plants by nature – they are difficult to eradicate, hard to dig up and resistant to herbicides. However, […]
Summary: Black walnuts (Juglans nigra) are a type of tree nut said to offer several health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health measures. These nuts contain tannins, a class of substances with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They’re also high in unsaturated fat and protein. Though research does not support the use of black walnut in preventing […]
Summary: The name agrimony comes from the Greek Argemone, which means a plant that is healing to the eyes, although Agrimony isn’t often used in this capacity. Eupetoria is a reference to a king who died in 63 BC and was renowned for his herbal skill and knowledge. It is also called church steeples for […]