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 India. It belongs to the honeysuckle family and has small, pink, bell-shaped flowers. The rhizomes (underground stems) of the plant are the… Continue reading Herb of the Month: Spikenard
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Herb of the Month: Primrose
Primrose About the Plant: Primrose [Primula vulgaris][genus Primula][Family Primulaceae][Common Names;primrose, common primrose, English primrose] Primula vulgaris belongs to the genus Primula, members of which are frequently used in folk medicine. Primula belongs to the family Primulaceae, and more than 400 species are found in the Northern hemisphere, growing in moist and temperate climatic regions. Primula… Continue reading Herb of the Month: Primrose