Category: Dr. Amanda P. Cartwright

Calendula officinalis is an annual or shot-lived perennial herb in the daisy family.  It has been used for many centuries for a range of culinary and […]

Peppermint (Mentha piperita), is a popular flavoring for gum, toothpaste, and tea, and is also used to soothe an upset stomach or to aid digestion. […]

Thyme is a low-growing, hardy perennial that is small, and has fragrant leaves and thin, woody stems. Thyme comes in over 50 varieties.  It is […]

There are different types of sage, however for this, I am sticking with the common sage with the latin name of salvia officinalis.  Salvia officinalis is […]

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering shrub that gets its name from the fact that it often blooms on the birthday of the […]

There are hundreds of varieties of wormwood and you need to make sure you have the correct one to use medicinally.  The one I am […]

Mugwort is a pretty common perennial.  In the past, it has been known as a magical plant, a reliable remedy for female complaints, and an […]

Horseradish is a root vegetable known for its pungent taste and odor. It contains multiple compounds that provide health benefits, including anti-bacterial and anti-cancer effects. […]

There are many different varieties of bee balm. The one I am specifically taking about today is Monarda Fistulosa. It is also known as Bergamot. […]

Once you have harvested herbs, you may want to dry some to preserve them for future use.  The best drying conditions is air drying inside, […]