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Onion

Onion: a syrup made by steeping a chopped onion in honey is a good cough and cold medicine for children ... Common Names: Onion Botanical Name: Allium cepa...

Oregano: Polish research indicates that oregano has the strongest immune-boosting power of 70 tested herbs, including goldenseal ... Common Names: Oregano, Joy of the Mountain Botanical Name: Origanum...

Parsley

Parsley: is a strong and friendly herb whose virtues go much farther than simply adding flavor to food ... Common Names: Parsley, Persil, Devil's Oatmeal, Perceley Botanical Name:...

Passionflower

Passionflower: the leaves and stems provide a non-drowsy sedative for insomnia and anxiety, and can prevent a rapid heartbeat, reduce high blood pressure and relieve muscle tension... Common...

Pepper, Black

Pepper: one of the world's oldest traded spices, black pepper has a sharp, invigorating taste and a scent that promotes mental clarity ... Common Names: Pepper Botanical Name:...

Wild Rose

Wild Rose: rosehips are one of the richest sources of vitamin C, which helps the body to resist infection, especially colds and influenza... Common Names: Wild rose, Dog...

Rosemary

Rosemary: stimulates the brain's nervous system and boosts blood circulation. The herb contains antioxidants that aid memory and protect the body from free radicals, which damage the body's...

Sage

Sage: has long been considered a cure-all. The leaves provide a well-known digestive, a nerve and blood tonic, and a mouth and throat antiseptic; the aerial parts contain...

St Johns Wort

St. John's Wort: a nerve tonic oil made with St. John's wort flowers is excellent for gently massaging into areas where there is nerve strain or pain, for...

Thyme

Thyme: the main active ingredient of this herb's essential oil is thymol, which is often used as a hospital antiseptic and in mouthwashes. Thyme is eight times more...