An enlarged prostate, medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is extremely common as men get older. It can cause frustrating urinary symptoms, including frequent trips to the bathroom, difficulty starting urination, a weak or…
When people eat grapes, the juicy fruit usually gets all the attention while the tiny seeds are discarded without a second thought. Yet grape seeds contain naturally occurring plant compounds that have made them an…
At first glance, passionflower looks like an exotic ornamental plant rather than something that belongs in a traditional herbal routine. Its intricate purple flowers can climb fences, trellises, walls, and garden supports, creating a beautiful…
Many people recognize hibiscus as a beautiful flowering plant, but fewer realize that the deep red calyxes surrounding its seed pods are the part commonly dried and used to prepare the tart, ruby-red beverage known…
Most people see a banana plant and think only about the delicious fruit growing from it. But hanging beneath the developing bunch is a large, beautiful flower known as the banana blossom, banana heart, or…
Calendula may look like an ordinary garden flower, but this beautiful orange and yellow plant has been valued for generations in traditional herbal care. Often called pot marigold, calendula is especially popular for homemade skin-care…
At first glance, this prickly plant may look like nothing more than an unwanted weed growing along fields and roadsides. But the plant shown in the image appears to be milk thistle, a distinctive member of…
Mugwort, also known as Artemisia vulgaris, is a traditional herbal plant that has been used in different cultures for generations. Its aromatic leaves are often associated with herbal preparations and relaxing bathing rituals. One simple way…
Most people recognize tiger nuts as small, wrinkled brown pieces that look more like nuts than vegetables. But despite their name, tiger nuts are not actually nuts. They are small underground tubers produced by the plant Cyperus…
Mulberries are famous for their sweet, juicy berries, but the leaves of the mulberry tree have also been used traditionally in different cuisines and herbal preparations. Fresh, young leaves can be incorporated into recipes, while…