Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is not only one of the yummiest herbs . . . it’s also one of the most beneficial. There are a range of these ginger health benefits which cultures have been reaping for thousands of years. So, let’s learn about them! Ginger has been used as a …
Calendula officinalis, also called the ‘pot’ marigold’, is an edible annual flower and member of the marigold family. What sets this variety apart from the rest of its cousins is the list of calendula benefits it can provide! Calendula has been trademarked for its extraordinary healing properties [both topically and …
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a herbaceous biennial plant of the crucifer family found in the Andes Mountain range in Peru. It grows 12,500–14,400 ft (3,800–4,400 m) above sea level in temperatures ranging from 14°F to 55°F (-10°C to 13°C). The plant is grown for its fleshy hypocotyl (the section between …
Turmeric is a perennial rhizomatous and herbaceous plant and a member of the Zingiberaceae family. Translation: it’s an herb with rhizomes which grow underground and leaves which grow in a vertical direction above the ground. So, it’s growing style is similar to that of a carrot. It’s also a close …
