Botanical NameFamily Oleaceae Olea europaeaCommon NamesOlivier, LuccaCautionsNone listed.Description The olive tree is one of the most documented plants in history and has the distinction of being one of the longest … [Read more...]
Honey
Common NamesMiel (French, Spanish)Although not an herb, honey is a plant by-product and used medicinally around the world. It is an integral part of herbs and just as healing. However, only wildflower honey should be used as the clover or … [Read more...]
Carob
Botanical NameFamily Leguminosae Ceratonia siliquaCommon NamesSt. John’s Bread, Locust Bean, Locust Pods, Sugar PodsCautionsNone listedDescription Native to southeastern Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, carob … [Read more...]
Balsam Fir
Botanical NameFamily Pinaceae Abies balsameaCommon NamesCanadian Balsam, Canada BalsamCautionsNone listedDescription Native to North America, the Balsam Fir is a conical evergreen tree growing to 180 feet, producing … [Read more...]
Aloe
Botanical NamesFamily Liliaceae Aloe vera, A. barbadensis, A. capensis, A. vulgaris, A. mexicana and other Aloe speciesCommon NamesAloe, Aloe Vera, Barbados Aloe, Zanzibar Aloe, Curacao Aloe Spanish: Sábila, … [Read more...]
Agave
Botanical NameFamily Agavaceae Agave americanaCommon NamesCentury Plant Spanish: Maguey, Lechuguilla, Mescal Nahuatl: Metl, Tlacametl, TeometlCautionsDo not use during pregnancy. Do not exceed prescribed dose as it may cause … [Read more...]
Agar
Botanical NameFamily Gelidaceae Gelidium amansii, G. corneumCommon NamesAgar-Agar, Agar Weed, Japanese/Chinese Isinglass, Red AlgaeCautionsNone listedDescription This perennial seaweed grows up to three feet long, comprising of … [Read more...]