Category: M

A poultice of crushed mustard seeds wrapped in a cloth and applied to skin be sure that the mustard itself does not make skin contact. Used to treat pain and colds.  

The fruit of numerous species of mulberry trees, used as a food dye or in tea form to treat a sore throat. Available at health food stores.  

A sticky, clay-like peat formed by decomposed plants that is used in skin care to detoxify and nourish skin. Available at health food stores.  

A medicinal herb used to treat premenstrual stress syndrome and other ailments related to both male and female reproductive systems. It is also known as chasteberry. Available at health food stores.  

A small-seeded grain that can be eaten as a side dish, like rice, or in salads. Available at grocery stores and health food stores. A grain used like wheat, which can be bought and used in the form of pasta, flour, flakes or kernels. This type of cereal grain, commonly grown in Europe and northern…

A multipurpose herb used to flavor alcohol, vinegar, jams, and jellies. Meadowsweet tea is known to alleviate the pain associated with earaches. Available at health food stores. Any of three perennial herbs, Filipendula ulmaria. Spiraea alba, or S. latifolia, that grow in moist biomes. Meadowsweet is a source of aspirin-like chemicals used to treat chronic…

A family of plants whose leaves, roots, and flowers can be used medicinally to treat digestive ailments and coughs. Available at health food stores. A member of the moderately large plant family Malvaceae, though more narrowly of some of its herbaceous genera allied to Malva. A feature of the family (to which hibiscuses also belong)…

Evergreen trees or shrubs that bear fragrant rosy or white flowers. Classic evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean. Fragrant white flowers and leaves are unique in potpourris and sachets. Spicy leaves can be used in cooking like bay leaf. Lovely house plant.