In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rose petals (specifically Rosa rugosa buds known as Mei Gui Hua) help to energetically open a heart that is emotionally or spiritually tightened. In TCM,...

Coveted for their clean, floral aroma, lavender flowers have been used for centuries in baths, on the skin, for baking, as aromatherapy, and more. There’s no doubt these purple beauties...

According to ginseng botanical specialist Dr. Shiu Ying Hu, ginseng “represents the vital spirit of the earth.” Vital is certainly the word that comes to mind when you think of...

Maca, Lepidium meyenni, is a root crop with a 2000+ year history of use as a nutrient-dense food in the Andean culture. Maca grows wild, but the best and purest...

Nothing is better than a mouthful of succulent red or black raspberries ripe off the bush. But raspberries are so much more than just tasty treats. Raspberries contain a special...

Just like broccoli, watercress, and other beneficial cruciferous vegetables, kale contains an abundance of the special compounds called glucosinolates, which are making headlines for their powerful detoxification properties and ability...