TLH Blog

Behind peppermint and chamomile, echinacea may be the most widely used herb. It is found in a variety of tea blends, on big box store shelves, and even in hospital cafes. This herb has two main variet … read more

Our herb this month is from a tree that originated in Eastern Europe, the Linden tree. Also known as lime tree- though it does not grow limes! It's an easy plant to identify by its cute heart-shapes l … read more

Ginger ale and peppermint tea are often the first experience folks have with herbs. This funky looking zesty root is a household name around the world. Behind it's obvious use in ginger ale, it's a cu … read more

Garlic has a vast history of both herbal use and folk lore. We've all heard the stories of vampires and garlic- they happen to be based in a bit of truth. Consuming raw garlic has been traditionally f … read more

Q-How do I talk to my doctor about herbs?A- Unlike some European countries where doctors & pharmacists are trained in herbal medicine, doctors here in the United States are generally not offe … read more

Pau d'Arco is native to South America. Its benefits quickly spread around the world as word spread about this amazing herb. It's a unique herb both in the wide range of properties and flavor. Harveste … read more

We have all been there, fresh off of a fun summer when the first illness of the season hits. It's never any fun and makes adjusting to the rhythm of autumn difficult. Back to school season is upo … read more

On occasion, we get lucky with the name of an herb giving us a special clue about the herb itself. Feverfew happens to be one such herb. As the name implies, feverfew is traditionally used to help r … read more

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a look at herbs and love. No, we’re not just talking aphrodisiac herbs here. For centuries, different herbs have been associated with love. Whether these a … read more