Oregon Grape Root
May 28, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Wild Foods & Foraging
by Jyll Renee OREGON GRAPE ROOT Botanical name: Berberis aquifoluim Common name: Oregon grape Habitat: Oregon grape is an evergreen bush that grows throughout the northwest; however is the Oregon state flower as well. The root is used medicinally. Info: The yellow rhizome is used as a gentle hepatic – biliary stimulant. By enhancing the [...]
Cayenne
May 28, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Wild Foods & Foraging
by Jyll Renee CAYENNE Botanical name: Capsicum annum, Capsicum frutescenes Common name: Cayenne Habitat: Originally from South America, the cayenne plant is now used world wide as a food and spice. Cayenne is very closely related to bell peppers, jalapenos and paprika. Info: Most Herbalists would not be without this herb. This herb is wonderful [...]