A 2020 study looked at how triterpene acids, a compound that was separated from loquat leaves, reduced inflammation in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from cigarette smoke. A ...

Once the holidays have come and gone, feel free to leave your cool-season herbs in the garden. Most will tolerate typical Louisiana freezes. Then, as spring approaches, leaf growth will slow down, and ...

Enter Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa, the Chinese magic medicine, a concoction of fritillary bulb, loquat leaf, and other mysterious herbs. Science be damned – it just works! Not to be outdone, James Knappett ...

Uva ursi — otherwise known as Arctostaphylos uva ursi or bearberry leaf — is an herbal remedy for UTIs that has been used in traditional and folk medicine practices for centuries. It’s ...

The following are suggested herb blends. (Assume equal parts unless specified.) Bay leaf, 2 parts parsley, thyme. The herbs may be wrapped in cheesecloth or the parsley wrapped around the thyme and ...

Native to wetter areas, basils don’t need “hairy” heat and drought shields like other herbs do, so leaves are almost bald. The small round structures are glands containing the chemicals that ...

While they may not have the same tender texture or visual appeal as the leaves, herb stems can still contribute an incredible depth of flavor to a variety of dishes. Regardless of the type ...

Herbs are tremendously popular these days--from the smallest shop to the largest discount warehouse, you'll find medicinal herbs, culinary herbs, and herbal teas, baths, candles and aromatherapy ...

Due to root decimation from larvae over the course of two seasons, I have lost a prize Washington navel orange tree that was 20 years old, a dwarf Meyer lemon tree and Big Jim loquat tree that ...

Which is the best leaf blower? We’re well into fall and while it’s a beautiful season, the steady flow of falling leaves can make your yard an absolute eyesore. Additionally, if those leaves ...

In searching for a leaf blower, you might have seen units like miles per hour (mph) or cubic feet per minute (cfm) popping up in retailer’s descriptions. While those acronyms may seem impressive ...