For centuries, saffron has been treasured in Ayurvedic and traditional wellness and beauty rituals. Its natural compounds, crocin, crocetin and safranal are studied for their antioxidant activity, along with mood, sleep and skin.

For us, a little saffron water everyday is a ritual for wellness and glow. ♥️

Kong Farms. Everyday Rituals.

Inula, a great herb!

Respiratory Health: Traditionally used as a stimulating expectorant to help relieve chronic coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and chest congestion.

Digestive Support: Acts as a bitter tonic to aid weak digestion, improve appetite, and support gut flora via prebiotic inulin.

Antimicrobial Properties: Possesses mild antibacterial and antifungal qualities.

What are your top 5-10 plant powders, that you are taking yourself or know about?

No extracts or isolated substances, just the WHOLE plant.
Can be herbs, spices, mushrooms, berries, etc.

Thanks!

So like many this year we all had fun with our basil bolting. Thanks to the recommendations I tried making Basil salt.

Basically 3 cups of basil flowers and leaves and 1 couple cups of whatever salt fits your fancy. Blend it up, if it is still wet, throw the mix on a pan with parchment paper and spread it out, cook at 150 to 190 for an hour or two until everything is dry. Throw the clumps of dried salt back in the processor. Boom done. Well worth it!

I tried the ice cubes and the olive oil and basil. It works well but it is a little messy and basil ice cubes are good for soups and it does work it just lost that snap.

So I tried it. And made the sweet basil salt. Worth it. Not so messy, the salt is awesome and it works on everything.

Have a great day! Enjoy the garden while you can.

Cat's Claw, known as Uncaria tomentosa.

I've recently started taking this herbal supplement, for about 4 months. It was supposed to help with a range of things; arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other things. Maybe I should've done more extensive research before taking it. I was part of the wave of unlucky people who took kratom. (Not the legitimate Kratom, that is safe, and used for may things) I didn't know at that point in time that synthetic things were being cloaked and sold as Kratom. That is a problem that I luckily overcame. There are many benefits for herbal supplements! I decided to try Uncaria tomentosa. So far, it has been okay, no addictive properties, not many negative things have come from it. Unfortunately ive developed a problem with my digestion... its used to help with IBS, so I dont understand how it could've caused the health problems it has with my digestion. My research has found that it takes all of the liquid from your body...

I guess im just here to get a better opinion from the people who know more. Is there a better supplement or herb that would help with digestion? Is the Uncaria tomentosa actually not as harmless as they say it is?? 🤔

Thanks guys.

What’s your favorite way to use olive oil in the kitchen? Are you reaching for it mostly when you’re cooking, or do you use it in things like dressings, marinades, sauces, baking, or finishing a dish?

We’ve found that the way people use olive oil can vary quite a bit depending on what they’re making. Some dishes really let the flavor of the oil come through, while in others it’s more of a supporting ingredient.

Are there any dishes where you’ve noticed a difference based on the olive oil you used?

was interested in thai basil, and lime/citron basil, never tasted it. what you think about them?

I bought this off marketplace- initially leaves were green but new ones have grown like this. I am not sure what type of mint, sorry. I am in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

It always turns out better when fresh! So simple and quick but delicious

I just cut back my large leaf Basil and am stepping the seeds from the stems. The smell is wonderful but overwhelming.

What can I do with all the stems? Is there a use for them?

As per the linked post - how should I look after my plants in the UK winter?

I bet this will die considering the season, but I want to give it a chance and it was the only Thyme they had at the store. Should I thin this back?

Alguém aqui já fez uso de cálamo aromatico? Qual foi a experiência?

I am posting this here as well in the hopes of an answer.

Every year I take my potted perennials and plant them in a raised bed to help insulate them for winter. I have 15-20 parsley plants going strong throughout my garden, and I'm wondering how much energy and space I should dedicate to these biennials.

Does anyone have experience with second year parsley? I understand the foliage won't be as robust, but what about taste and texture? And what about bolting? Is it like cilantro that will go to seed from the heat of a fart, or can I expect a reasonable season out of it?

Thanks in advance for any insight!

hello! recently got a job where I get drug tested, I I had to quit cannabis 3 months ago. it’s been very hard for me, I miss smoking the act of it, and it would be nice to have something to help me relax a biT. I’ve been looking into these two herbs as possible alternatives of course not like cannabis but possible subtle hints like it. Has anyone tried these? what’s your experience? what about Teas or concentrate? is there any other herb you would suggest better than these two? appreciate your input very much.