The Herbal Journal

herbal ingredients for herbal tea preparation

Herbal ingredients are more than leaves and roots. Juniper, Nasturtium, Parsley, and Makrut Lime highlight the surprising variety of plant...

Juniper (Juniperus communis)

Learn about Juniper, an aromatic evergreen traditionally valued for its distinctive berries, including its historical uses, botanical compounds, preparation, and...

Asian herbs for herbal tea treadition

From specialised herbal practices to everyday culinary traditions, these four botanicals show the varied roles that leaves, seeds and rhizomes...

Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium spp.)

Learn about Horny Goat Weed, a traditional Epimedium herb associated with vitality, including its botanical compounds, historical uses, preparation, and...

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traditional herbal preparations

Discover the spicy, earthy, and naturally sweet character of Galangal, Ginger, Turmeric, and Licorice Root and their place in traditional...

Fresh Galangal (Alpinia galanga) rhizome with long green leaves..jpg

Learn about Galangal, an aromatic Southeast Asian rhizome known for its peppery flavour, traditional uses, culinary history, and warming herbal...

traditional herbs for mealtime rituals

Discover how Dill, Coriander, Cumin, and Artichoke became part of traditional mealtime practices through their fresh, earthy, aromatic, and bitter...

Fresh Dill (Anethum graveolens) with fine, feathery green leaves.

Learn about Dill, an aromatic herb known for its feathery leaves and fragrant seeds, including its traditional uses, culinary history,...