by herbsocietyofamerica | Mar 25, 2024 | Other Research & Education
A few years ago, the National Herb Garden installed a display called “Beer Garden: Beer Like You’ve Never Seen It Before.” This seasonal planting highlighted many plants used in the entire beer-making industry, not just for the beer itself. One of the plants we...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Mar 18, 2024 | Botanical Beauty and Skin Care, Immune and Respiratory Support
Many are familiar with the myriad of health benefits of using tea tree oil, but have you ever thought about how and why this Australian herb has ended up in small glass bottles on drug store shelves across the country? With benefits ranging from antifungal properties...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Mar 11, 2024 | General Self Care, Sleep, Relaxation, and Stress Management
Quality, regular sleep forms the foundation of our health and wellbeing, but what do you do if you’re trying to prioritize bedtime yet can’t get quality sleep? At least one third of Americans don’t get enough sleep – double that if you’re pregnant, postpartum, the...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Mar 4, 2024 | Other Research & Education
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativuum) is an herb that elicits strong feelings of like or dislike. Those who like the herb appreciate its sagey-lemony flavor. Those who do not like it say that it tastes like soap or chemicals. Dr. Vyas of the Cleveland Clinic explains that...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 26, 2024 | Other Research & Education
As someone with a love of horticulture, I wish that I had studied Latin in high school. It is such an integral part of knowing plants well. Instead, I studied Spanish, which has been useful as I work in the landscape industry in the South and am able to put it to use...
