Tag: Digestive Aid

African basil (Ocimum gratissimum)—often called scent leaf or clove basil—is a strongly aromatic herb used as both food and traditional medicine across West and...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is best known as a culinary staple—fresh, fragrant leaves that lift everything from tomato dishes to soups. But basil also has...

Barley grass is the young, green leaf of the barley plant (Hordeum vulgare), typically harvested before the grain develops. In that early stage, the...

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is a tart, bright berry and a traditional medicinal plant best known today for its connection to berberine, a yellow alkaloid...

Balm (Melissa officinalis), more commonly known as lemon balm, is a fragrant herb in the mint family with a gentle lemon scent and a...

Avens (Geum urbanum), often called wood avens or herb bennet, is a traditional European herb best known for its astringent root and its subtle,...

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a spring vegetable prized for its tender spears, subtle sweetness, and a nutrient profile that “does a lot” for relatively...

Asafoetida (often called hing) is a pungent spice made from the dried resin (oleo-gum-resin) of Ferula plants in the carrot family (Apiaceae). In the...

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus), also called globe artichoke, is a Mediterranean plant prized both as food and as a traditional herbal remedy. In the kitchen,...

Artemisia (Artemisia absinthium), often called wormwood, is a famously bitter herb with a long history in European and West Asian herbal traditions. People most...

Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) is a tropical rhizome best known for the fine, white starch milled from its underground stem. In kitchens, arrowroot powder is...

Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) is a gentle, aromatic mint prized for its soft “apple-like” fragrance and its versatility in teas, cooking, and traditional home...

Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a fragrant North American member of the mint family, loved for its licorice-like aroma, violet flower spikes, and easy-going...

Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is a fragrant herb best known for its sweet, licorice-like flavor in baked goods and teas, but its value extends beyond...

Angelica archangelica—often called garden angelica—is an aromatic plant in the Apiaceae (carrot) family, prized for its warming, bittersweet root and its long tradition as...

Anethum (Anethum graveolens), better known as dill, is an aromatic herb in the Apiaceae (celery) family, valued both as a culinary staple and a...

Amaranth (Amaranthus) is a resilient plant family that shows up in two everyday ways: as a gluten-free “ancient grain” (the tiny seeds) and as...

Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica)—also known as amla or Indian gooseberry—is a tart, pale-green fruit that has held a central place in Ayurvedic and regional wellness...

Althaea officinalis—more commonly called marshmallow root—is a soothing, mucilage-rich herb traditionally used when tissues feel dry, irritated, or inflamed. The root (and, less often,...

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) is a succulent plant best known for the clear gel inside its leaves—a soothing, water-rich substance used for centuries...

Allspice is the dried, unripe berry of Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and parts of Central America. Despite its name,...

Ajowan (also spelled ajwain) is an aromatic seed from Trachyspermum ammi, a plant in the parsley family that has long been used as both...

Ailanthus, also called “tree of heaven,” is a fast-growing deciduous tree best known today as an aggressive invasive plant in many regions. Yet long...

Agave refers to a large group of succulent plants best known for their role in traditional foods, fibers, and modern sweeteners. While many people...