• Herb of the Month: Spikenard
    Herb of the Month,  Herbs

    Herb of the Month: Spikenard

    Spikenard About the Plant: Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi). [Common Names; nard, nardin, and muskroot]This plant is on the critical endangered species list. Spikenard is a fascinating herb that grows in the Himalayas of Nepal, China, and…

  • Herb of the Week: Uva-Ursa, Bearberry
    Herbs

    Herb of the Week

    Herb of the Week: Uva-Ursa, Bearberry This week’s herb is: Uva-Ursi, Bearberry Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi[Ericaceae]also known as Foxberry, Crowberry, Hog Cranberry, Kinnikinnick, Mealberry, Arberry Gender: Feminine, Element: Earth, Planet:  Saturn Uva ursi is a…

  • Herb of the Week
    Herbs

    Herb of the Week

    Herb of the Week: Acacia This week’s herb is: Acacia  Acacia [Acacia nilotica] [acacia. spp] Family: Fabaceae~Other Names Acacia catechu, Acacia farnesiana, gum acacia, mimosa bush, scented wattle, gum arabic, fever tree, sweet…