Materia Medica

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) — Sweet Fennel, Finocchio
A whole-plant guide to Foeniculum vulgare covering fennel seed, culinary use, traditional digestive use, research, Apiaceae allergy and safety. Read more...
Fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) — Greek Hay, Methi
A whole-plant guide to fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), including the living plant, leaves, sprouts and seeds, cut-and-sifted and powdered forms, food use, traditional herbal use, current research and safety. Read more...
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) — Common Ginger, Ginger Root
A whole-plant ginger guide covering Zingiber officinale, culinary use, nausea and menstrual-pain research, preparation and safety. Read more...
Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) — Curly Dock, Sour Dock
A guide to Rumex crispus covering yellow-dock root, anthraquinones, traditional bitter use, leaf oxalates, kidney-stone cautions and safety. Read more...