Is sweet orange oil the same as orange oil?
Yes, they are both the same thing. The most common orange consumed is the Citrus sinensis species. To differentia...
If you grew up in the Midwest, you certainly would never have thought of it as a superfood.
Or a food for that matter!
When in-season during the late summ...
What is chaste berry used for?
Its name comes from the word chastity, as that was its most famous use. Clergymen wishing to remain celibate would eat this be...
When you think of this flower, romance and Valentine's Day come to mind. Perhaps your beauty and health should be associated with it, too.
Of course, staring...
While there are some essential oils you can eat, drink, and cook with, for the vast majority you can't.
One reason is because of chemical solvents and other ...
Although none are conclusively proven, you have probably heard of the many things this type of honey is being researched for. Antibacterial activity, wound trea...
Maybe it’s the wholesome image, unlike the perception of table sugar. Or perhaps it’s because bees make it. Whatever the reason, so many remedies claim that hon...
We received this question from a reader…
“For eczema and acne, I have been using neem oil on my face at night for two years, since hearing the benefits on the ...
What is yarrow? Native to the temperate zones of Europe, Asia, and North America, this flowering plant can be found in sunny meadows with well-drained soil. Gro...
Patchouli and hippies go together like bread and butter. Rumor has it that the reason this essential oil was so popular in the 60's was because it could cover-u...
The phytoestrogen in flaxseed is touted for postmenopausal women. Maca is primarily for men due to its research about sperm, libido, and bodybuilding.
Rarely...
