Mate

Mate

by | Jan 12, 2018

Mate Mate was first consumed by the indigenous Guaraní and also spread by the Tupí people who lived in that part of southern Brazil and Northeast Argentina, including some areas that were Paraguayan territory before the Paraguayan War. Therefore, the scientific name...
Marshmallow Leaf

Marshmallow Leaf

by | Jan 12, 2018

Marshmallow Leaf The leaves, flowers and the root of A. officinalis (marshmallow) have been used in traditional herbal medicine. This use is reflected in the name of the genus, which comes from the Greek ἄλθειν (althein), meaning “to heal.” In traditional Chinese...
Lobelia

Lobelia

by | Jan 12, 2018

Lobelia Lobelia contains an alkaloid called lobeline.  Because of lobeline’s similarity to nicotine, the herb is comonly used as an aid in quitting cigarettes.  Lobeline binds to nicotine receptors in the brain, thus soothing tough smoking cravings. The use of lobelia...
Wormwood

Wormwood

by | Jan 12, 2018

Wormwood Wormwood is known for the medicinal use of its above-ground plant parts and oil. Wormwood is used for various digestion problems such as loss of appetite, upset stomach, gall bladder disease, and intestinal spasms. Wormwood is also used to treat...
Vanilla Beans

Vanilla Beans

by | Jan 12, 2018

Vanilla Beans According to popular belief, the Totonac people, who inhabit the east coast of Mexico in the present-day state of Veracruz, were the first to cultivate vanilla. According to Totonac mythology, the tropical orchid was born when Princess Xanat, forbidden...
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