by Nick Boswell | Jan 11, 2018
Holy Basil Ocimum tenuiflorum (synonym Ocimum sanctum), commonly known as holy basil, tulasi (sometimes spelled thulasi) or tulsi, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant...
by Nick Boswell | Jan 11, 2018
Gotu Kola Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) is one of the herbs used in a Tai-Chi tradition for longevity. The plant itself can soak up heavy metals from the soil. As such, ensuring the source you are consuming is organic, or at least doesn’t contain dangerous heavy...
by Nick Boswell | Jan 11, 2018
Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba, which is also known as maidenhair, is an ancient plant extract that has been used in China medicinally to heal various health ailments for thousands of years. In fact, the University of Maryland Medical Center reports that ginkgo biloba is...
by Nick Boswell | Jan 11, 2018
Damiana Damiana, or Turnera Diffusa, is a very flavorful desert herb that originates from South and Central America and is treasured as an aphrodisiac in many ancient traditions. It was reported that Mayans made a drink with damiana tea and sugar to enhance...
by Nick Boswell | Jan 11, 2018
Clove Cloves are used in the cuisine of Asian, African, and the Near and Middel East countries, lending flavor to meats, curries, and marinades, as well as fruit such as apples, pears or rhubarb. Cloves may be used to give aromatic and flavor qualities to hot...