Category: The Pocket Herbal

Raphanus sativus – Brassicaceae Family Radish root may be a gift in the garden but radish...

Capsicum annuum – Solidaceae Family Cayenne peppers bring fire to our lives. Their red,...

Citrus species – Rutaceae family In the 1700s, oranges were at the center of a storm. Thanks...

Lavendula officinalis/angustifolia – Lamiaceae family According to legend, four thieves were...

Taraxacum officinalis – Asteraceae family To early American colonists, dandelions were...

Salvia officinalis – Lamiaceae family In the 800s AD, Charlemagne issued a decree that every farm...

Punica granatum – Punicaceae Family Pomegranate has a powerful reputation. History tells of this...

Myristica fragrans – Myristicaceae family Anyone sailing to the European marketplace in the...

Filipendula ulmaria – Rosaceae Family To meadowsweet, aspirin is an annoying upstart. The trouble...