Keep a pinch of Goldenseal, Hydrastis canadensis, in your cupboard. But only a pinch! Goldenseal is endangered in the wild. Ours is consciously cultivated but we still use it sparingly, adding it to skin salve when we get into a bad scrape or sprinkling...

Kava Kava, Piper methysticum, is an important ceremonial beverage in the Pacific Islands. Despite being an expert herb in the art of relaxation, Kava is not particularly tasty. Prepare it with warm, instead of hot, water then agitate the mix for at least...