Referred to as "poor man's goldenseal," this perennial low shrub thrives along stream banks and in the damp woods occupying lower New York to Georgia. Native people used this herb for mouth and ...

Goldenseal is also known as yellow root, ground raspberry and Indian turmeric. Goldenseal, one of the most popular herbs in the United States today, is used as a base in many herbal preparations. Also ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a warning about a popular over-the-counter dietary supplement that some people use for weight loss. Symptoms may include nausea, ...

Turmeric, a yellow root deriving from the ginger family, is not just a flavorful addition to many tasty dishes. The spice possesses an active ingredient that is shown to have a positive effect on ...

We are midway through New England’s spring woodland wildflower season. The brilliant painted, red and nodding trilliums are blooming and will soon be followed by that showstopper — the lady’s slipper.