Peppermint – Mentha piperita

Posted on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Everyone knows peppermint.  It has been cultivated in many parts of the world since ancient times, including acres of land devoted to growing it for distillation into its potent oil.  Currently, its refreshing taste is commonly used to flavor candies, ice cream, and toothpaste.  Its familiar scent wafts from shampoo bottles and soaps.  It comes… read the full article.

Bay Area Medicinal Herb Growers- Fresh plants currently available

Posted on Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Hello from Wellness Place Garden! We are combining forces with The Village Farm to create the “Bay Area Medicinal Herb Growers”, which will offer you an even larger selection of fresh, local, pesticide-free plants for purchase. Fresh plants currently available from Bay Area Medicinal Herb Growers: Oregano Thyme Peppermint Lemon Balm Calendula Spearmint Catnip Chinese… read the full article.

Stevia: Stevia rebaudiana

Posted on Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Stevia leaf is a medicinal plant that has become popular as a dietary sweetener, because it is 300 times sweeter than sugar and has no calories.  It is used to help change dietary habits in folks with Type-2 Diabetes and obesity.  It also contains the constituent steyioside, which improves glucose metabolism and helps to actually… read the full article.