248 results found for “herbs culinary”

Milk thistle seeds, like all other parts of the plant, can be eaten raw or cooked. Milk thistle seed flavor is similar to flax and hemp seed. However, it is slightly bitter due to its silymarin content. The silymarin in milk thistle is what...

Licorice root is promoted as a dietary supplement for conditions such as digestive problems, menopausal symptoms, cough, and bacterial and viral infections.

Milk thistle is often promoted for its liver-protecting effects. It's regularly used as a complementary therapy by people who have liver damage due to conditions like alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis and even liver cancer

Myrrh is applied directly to the mouth for soreness and swelling, inflamed gums (gingivitis), loose teeth, canker sores, bad breath, and chapped lips. It is also used topically for hemorrhoids, bedsores, wounds, abrasions, and boils. In foods and beverages, myrrh is used as a...

Licorice root powder is promoted as a dietary supplement for conditions such as digestive problems, menopausal symptoms, cough, and bacterial and viral infections.

Gotu kola contains certain chemicals that seem to decrease swelling and blood pressure. It also seems to increase collagen production, which might be helpful for wound healing.

Birch bark is used for joint pain, kidney stones, bladder stones, and urinary tract infections. *Please consult your Naturopath, Homeopath or your physician to consume.

One is that valerian increases the amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. As a neurotransmitter, GABA inhibits unwanted nervous system activity. Studies have shown that increased levels of GABA in the brain lead to falling asleep faster and experiencing better sleep