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Ethical company Viridian in charity partnership to preserve a valuable herb for future generations

Caption: Comfrey has many therapeutic benefits to human health. Photo kindly provided by Garden Organic. Ethical vitamin company Viridian Nutrition is working with the sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic...

Herb Hero: Milk Thistle

Name: Milk Thistle Growing and harvesting: With its distinctive pink-purple flower head, milk thistle is native to the Mediterranean region but has been introduced to most of Europe, North and...

Herb Hero: Fenugreek

Name: Fenugreek A surprising history: Fenugreek, also known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, is considered as one of the oldest plants used traditionally in Chinese medicine because of its health-promoting effects. Part...

Herb Hero: Black Seed

Common names: Black seed (Nigella sativa), also known under many other names including black cumin seed, Black caraway, Roman coriander, fennel flower, has been used for more than 3,000...

How brahmi can benefit the brain

Brahmi has long been used in ancient Ayurvedic practices but today this impressive herb has been the spotlight of growing research supporting cognitive health. We unlock the science behind...