Materia Medica

A tulsi, or holy basil plant, in the wild.

Holy Basil (Tulsi): History, Facts, and Traditional Uses

Holy basil is a sacred Ayurvedic herb traditionally used to support resilience, digestion, and daily wellness.

3 days ago2 min read

Calendula: History, Facts, and Traditional Uses

Calendula is a traditional flowering herb known for its long history of use in skin care and herbal preparations.

Jan 132 min read

Lemon Balm: History, Facts, and Traditional Uses

Lemon balm is a calming, lemon-scented herb traditionally used for nervous system and digestive support.

Jan 62 min read

The seed pods (drumsticks) of a moringa tree.

Moringa: History, Facts, and Traditional Uses

Moringa is a traditional food and medicinal tree known for its nutrient-dense leaves and long history of use in global herbal and culinary traditions.

Dec 23, 20252 min read

Sticks of dried cinnamon and a wooden spoonful of ground cinnamon.

Cinnamon: History, Facts, and Traditional Uses

Cinnamon is a time-honored warming herb and spice used across cultures for digestion, circulation, and flavor in both food and herbal preparations.

Dec 17, 20252 min read

Clusters of ripe dark-purple elderberries hanging from red stems on a leafy green branch, photographed outdoors in natural light.

Elderberry: History, Facts, and Traditional Uses

Elderberry — a traditional winter herb for immune and respiratory support.

Dec 3, 20252 min read

Close-up of blooming meadowsweet with creamy-white flower clusters on tall green stems, growing in a lush meadow setting.

Meadowsweet: History, Facts, and Traditional Uses

Meadowsweet is a traditional European herb known for its sweet aroma and long history of supporting digestive comfort. Rich in natural salicylates and historically tied to the creation of aspirin, this meadow plant remains a favorite in herbal practice.

Nov 26, 20252 min read