Tag: Digestive Aid

Betony (Stachys officinalis), often called wood betony, is a traditional European herb from the mint family that has been used for centuries as a...

Betel leaf, the glossy heart-shaped leaf of Piper betle, is one of the most recognized medicinal and cultural plants across South and Southeast Asia....

Beech drops, also called beechdrops, is a small woodland plant with an unusual life strategy: it survives by attaching to beech tree roots rather...

Bee balm is a vivid, citrus-minty herb best known for its scarlet flowers and its old name, “Oswego tea.” Behind the pretty blooms is...

Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) is the familiar “bay leaf” that perfumes soups, stews, and sauces, yet its story goes well beyond the spice rack....

Thai basil is the basil you notice from across the room: purple-tinged stems, narrow glossy leaves, and a clean anise-like aroma that stays vivid...

Lemon basil is the “bright citrus” cousin in the basil family—grown for its clean lemony aroma, tender leaves, and a chemistry that leans more...

African basil, also called scent leaf or clove basil, is a strongly aromatic herb used as both food and traditional medicine across parts of...

Basil is often introduced as a kitchen staple, yet its real value is how many “small wins” it can deliver when used thoughtfully: brighter...

Barley grass is the young, tender leaf of the barley plant—harvested before the grain forms—valued for its concentrated “green nutrition” and plant compounds. People...

Barberry is a tart, jewel-toned fruit from the shrub Berberis vulgaris, long valued both as food and as herbal medicine. In the kitchen, dried...

Balm—better known as lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)—is a fragrant mint-family herb with a long history as a “settling” plant: people reach for it when...

Avens (Geum urbanum), often called wood avens or herb bennet, is a traditional European herb best known for its “drying” or astringent feel. That...

Asparagus is a spring vegetable with a long history as both food and traditional “kidney and digestion” support. Modern nutrition explains much of its...

Asafoetida—often called hing—is a pungent resin harvested from Ferula plants and used in both cooking and traditional medicine. In tiny amounts, it adds deep,...

Artichoke is best known as a Mediterranean vegetable, but its traditional medicine story is mostly about the leaf, not the tender heart on your...