Wild Roots: Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
Horehound is an antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, and antihypertensive perennial that has been used for thousands of years to treat mainly coughs, colds…
Leopard's bane (Arnica montana). Courtesy photo
Wild Roots: Leopard’s bane (Arnica montana)
This yellow-orange perennial from the daisy family — also known as leopard's bane, wolf's bane or mountain tobacco — found above 8,500 feet near light…
Wild Roots: Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)
Milk Thistle, also known as St Mary Thistle, Holy Thistle, Marian and Scotch Thistle is a purple flowering plant used for thousands of years to…
Dandelion contains vitamins A, C, K, E, folate, iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium and promotes gut health. Courtesy photo
Herb of the Month: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
The dandelion, a symbol of hope and love? Their yellow petals are the sun shining on all your good deeds of a life well lived…
The osha plant is also known as bear root and wild parsnip. Courtesy photo
Herb of the Month: Osha (Lingusticum porteri)
Have you ever watched a bear emerge from hibernation? Though we have plenty of bears here in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico, I’ve only…
Slippery elm. Photo by Will Cook.
Herb of the Month: Slippery elm
I was once asked at an herbal conference what herb I would want if stranded on a desert island. I didn’t have to think hard…
Herb of the Month: Frankincense
The story of the Wise Men coming from the East bearing gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh, is long associated with the Christmas season. A…
Herb of the Month, Rosemary
As Thanksgiving 2021 approaches, it’s a great time to explore the abundance and value provided by herbs. Throughout history herbal medicine has been the go-to…