Despite the technological sophistication of contemporary science, nature continues to be the most patient teacher in medicine. The poppy, the yew tree, and even a small patch of mold have…
Millennials have turned to lavender and basil as peaceful forms of therapy in small city apartments where sunlight is scarce. As a daily ritual that feels remarkably effective in restoring…
Amazon Prime's ashwagandha capsules have emerged as a subdued representation of our time, with traditional cures updated for contemporary convenience. What used to require trips to neighborhood apothecaries or herbalists…
Although it seems almost poetic, the notion that health can emerge from the soil is remarkably scientific. The ability of gardening to heal, calm, and strengthen the body is remarkably…
The neighbors believed that practicing psychologist Angel Black had gone insane when she tore up her lawn in Los Angeles. In reality, she was discovering it once more—in the soil…
The act of gardening has a subtle beauty that goes well beyond the harvest. This age-old pastime has a quiet, steady power that keeps people alive longer and, more importantly,…
In both urban and suburban areas, a silent green revolution is taking place. Once the focus of herbalists and natural healers, medicinal gardens are currently gaining popularity as a particularly…
A subtle change is taking place across kitchen counters and living rooms. Instead of grabbing another pill, people are reaching for plants—nature's first medicine cabinet. As more people find balance…
A silent revolution is occurring in a secluded area of an apartment balcony, where sunlight languidly falls on terracotta pots. Ten healing plants that quietly grow, require very little, and…
Ethnobotanist David Winston grinds dried roots into powder in a dimly lit workshop in rural New Jersey. His shelves feel timeless, filled with jars of dandelion root and ginseng. However,…