Tag: saffron

The Spice Route Secrets: How Ancient Herbs Shaped World History

06/17/202506/19/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

What if tiny seeds and dried leaves could rewrite our understanding of human progress? For thousands of years, spices and medicinal plants fueled empires, sparked explorations, and connected distant cultures. Their story begins long before Columbus sailed westward – buried in clay tablets, preserved in tombs, and etched into early medical texts. The earliest trade…

Medicinal Herbs, Traditional Medicine

What Medieval Monastery Gardens Reveal About Today’s Superfoods

06/10/202505/27/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Centuries ago, spiritual communities cultivated spaces that blended nourishment with meaning. These walled green areas—often designed around sacred architecture—served as early laboratories for understanding plants. Today, their legacy lives on in our pursuit of nutrient-packed superfoods. Historical records like the St. Gall plan show these spaces weren’t just for growing vegetables. They featured symbolic layouts…

Medicinal Herbs, Traditional Medicine

Viking Medicine Cabinet: Norse Herbs That Conquered Continents

06/02/202505/26/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Imagine a time when warriors relied on nature’s bounty to survive brutal battles and harsh winters. The Viking medicine cabinet wasn’t just a collection of plants—it was a lifeline. Rooted in mythology and practicality, these ancient remedies shaped a culture that thrived on exploration and resilience. During the Viking age, healing practices blended science and…

Medicinal Herbs, Traditional Medicine

Top Herbs and Supplements to Naturally Manage Depression Symptoms

01/13/202505/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Top Herbs and Supplements to Naturally Manage Depression Symptoms Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world. While traditional treatments like therapy and medications work well for many, others are turning to natural remedies as an alternative or complementary approach. Certain herbs and supplements have shown promise in alleviating symptoms…

Healing, In the News, Medicinal Herbs, Natural Health

Top Herbs and Supplements That May Help Ease Depression

12/23/202405/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

Depression is a complex mental health condition that can deeply affect a person’s quality of life. While professional therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes remain the cornerstone of treatment, many people seek alternative or complementary solutions such as herbs and supplements. Research suggests certain natural remedies may assist in alleviating some symptoms of depression by supporting…

In the News, Medicinal Uses

I’m Going to Grow My Own Saffron!

10/14/200805/14/2025 Lynn DeVries No Comments

I admit it, I’m a huge lover of paella, that wonderful Spanish rice and seafood and whatever-else-you-want-to-add dish! The only drawback is that for a truly tasty pan of paella, one must use the most expensive spice in the world…saffron. It’s made from the tiny filament in the center of a specific crocus flower and…

Herbs