It is an ancient slimming remedy with a royal seal of approval.

Now a traditional herb used by King Charles II to help his mistresses lose weight could be used in the modern day battle against obesity. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

There are several states that have made salvia illegal so far, but to quote the article "...in Florida, there is no law"

Alcohol has caused tens of thousands more deaths than this, but hey if it is smoked, it must be bad eh? I don't know much about the stuff, the attention it is getting just seems a little biased. picked by moe 2 years ago

"My basic idea is to try to professionalize the industry and have it taken seriously as a real industry, just like beer and distilling hard alcohol," said Richard Lee, founder of the school. Well God bless him. The two-day weekend course is sold out through May. Big surprise there. picked by moe 2 years ago

Weeow, I'm tempted to order this, duuuude.

[If the link doesn't work for you, try this one.] picked by Ellz 2 years ago

Well the state wasn't using the land... picked by Moe 2 years ago

The silphium plants were giant fennels which grew wild along the dry hillsides of the Mediterranean coast. It didn't take long for the Greek settlers to discover its value as a food source, and the vegetable flesh came to be prized as a delicious garnish, while pleasant perfumes were coaxed from its yellow blossoms. Over time further uses for the wild fennel were found, such as the resin extracted... read full post picked by DaftGretel 2 years ago

Yea...there are a couple of posts lately that reminded me of this song for some completely random and unrelated reason. Not that I would know anything about that. NSFW I guess. Oh yea they use some weird antiquated words you may not know like fuzz, dig, man & groovy. picked by Moe 2 years ago

Two plants that were thought to have been extinct since the late 1800s have been rediscovered in far northern Australia, according to an official report released on Saturday.

(Picture not related) picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Remember the story about the woman who arrested for cussing in her own home? Well 2 months later, the courts remember she was living in America and had that pesky freedom of speech thing going for her. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A type of basil could help combat the harmful effects of ageing, according to new research.

I love basil. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

New studies on peppermint, the key flavoring in traditional candy canes, reveal the herb may do everything from kill germs to treat digestive troubles. picked by suebe 11 months ago

The first time Herb Hyman spoke with the rep from Starbucks, in 1991, the life of his small business flashed before his eyes. picked by leopoldogolba 2 years ago

Herb Peterson, who invented the ubiquitous Egg McMuffin as a way to introduce breakfast to McDonald's restaurants, has died at the age of 89. picked by Mitzuzake 2 years ago

Are there any side effects or interactions?
Side effects may include minor stomach upset and a mild skin rash with itching. Agnus castus is not recommended for use during pregnancy and should not be used concurrently with hormone therapy (e.g., oestrogen, progesterone).

At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with picked by keithw 2 years ago

This day and age, it seems like damn near everybody smokes pot. And with weed quickly coming into the mainstream in a big way, that number is only going to go up. So whether you’ve been smoking for years or are just getting into this awesome herb, here is a quick guide to the different types of pot smokers you’ll run into during your toking travels. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Originating from Africa, India, and the Middle East, frankincense oil has been found to have many medicinal benefits. Now, an enriched extract of the Somalian Frankincense herb Boswellia carteri has been shown to kill off bladder cancer cells. New research demonstrates that this herb has the potential for an alternative therapy for bladder cancer. Update to an much earlier story about natural re... read full post picked by suebe 8 months ago

Cigarettes with fruit or herbal flavorings can no longer be made, imported, or sold in the U.S. under an FDA ban that went into effect today.

The prohibition covers "cigarettes that contain characterizing flavors such as herb, spice, or fruit flavors, including cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, clove, strawberry, grape, or cherry," the agency said. picked by missy1979 2 months ago

If you've ever tasted stevia, you know it's extremely sweet. In fact, this remarkable noncaloric herb, native to Paraguay, has been used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer for centuries. But this innocuous-looking plant has also been a focal point of intrigue in the United States in recent years because of actions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. picked by keroberos32 2 years ago

SHOCKED Jessanne De’Ath reeled in horror when she spotted a LIVE TOAD in her bag of Sainsbury’s herb salad. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Salvia Divinorum is legal in most states. It's an herb known as a potent hallucinogen. picked by wickedsmart 3 years ago