Herb Lesson - Wild Yam

WILD YAM

Botanical Information

Also known as: Colic Root, Devil’s Bones, Rheumatism Root, Wild Mexican Yam, and Chinese Yam.

Scientific/medical name(s): Dioscorea villosa, Dioscorea oppositifolia or Dioscorea opposita, and...

Herb Lesson - Yucca

YUCCA Guardian of The Desert

Botanical Information

Other Names: Spanish Bayonet, Guardian Of The Desert, Needle Palm, Soapweed, Lord’s Candle, and The Joshua Tree. The common name “Yucca” includes the species Yucca glauca,...

Herbal Tidbit - Wild Cherry

Have you ever wondered why many throat drops, sprays, and syrups come in cherry flavor?

HERBS

I don’t have much time for the herb garden these days—too busy writing this article.

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It had been 12 years since I had a bladder infection, but some things are hard to forget.

Herbs - Tansy

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If I Had Cancer

Everyone living today is a potential victim of cancer. It consumes the wealthy, the weak, the health food guru, the young nursing mom, and even children. It affects almost every family in modern society today.

Land of Milk and Honey

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Miracle Herbal Rub

There are muscle rubs, and again, there are muscle rubs.

My Two Cents

At least 3 people a day write and ask me what my views are on breast feeding.