Herbology

We’ve migrated to Cottage Botanicals! Don’t miss out on our Herbalist Quizzes from the Green Girl Guide. Here is our latest:

Predominantly grown around the equator on mountain sides, it is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat asthma and bronchial disorders, and...

It is usually impossible to find out exactly where some of our cosmetic compounds and fatty acids are derived from. Some come from pla...

Let’s talk toothpaste. One of my favourite flavours for toothpaste comes from this amazing little boreal forest plant for its aromatic and flavourf...

Source: http://www.actaplantarum.org/My favourite part of summer is sitting in my comfy chair by the window listening to the gentle hush of the win...

Beauty and the Beast: A part of me heals – a part of me Kills!I have a deadly seed. Eating no more than two can be fatal to an adult. However, the ...

This post is for my co-worker Sherri who is growing a wonderful type of mint in her yard. If you look closely at her picture, we are looking at her...

Despite being one of the most popular herbs in medieval Europe, this amazing plant that could, has been brought to the table since the time of the ...

Documented as a culinary herb and healing plant since the 12th century, this Mediterranean plant can be grown as an ornamental around the world. In...

These edible flowers (and their stems) are a common kitchen herb. The medicinal uses of these are closely related to garlic, but not nearly as stro...