Medicinal Herbs - Hierbas Medicinales

Cynara scolymus is a species of thistle largely cultivated for its edible flower buds called artichokes. However, this prickly plant has benefits beyond a food source. Artichoke leaf was regarded for its healthful properties in...

Wildly popular in ethnic and American kitchens, basil's warm, sweet, mildly minty/peppery flavor is enjoyed with vegetables (especially tomatoes), in dressings and sauces, soups and stews, and with meats, beans, and grains. It's even earned a place next...

Sweet Basil Leaf is organically cultivated and used in many favorite dishes from all over the world. It's a culinary herb from the mint family (Lamiaceæ) that delivers a sweet yet minty kick, making it perfect for vegetables, salad dressings,...

Blessed Thistle is a thistle-like herb native to the Mediterranean region. The herb is often used in bitter, tonic drinks. The roots of the blessed thistle were used by Algerian locals to soothe burns and wounds and made into a powder to mix with wine or...

Calamus is a perennial wetland plant found growing in marshes and muddy stream banks throughout most of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. It served as the basis for the original calamine lotion and is used primarily to ease skin...