Calendula (Calendula officinalis) This herb’s antifungal and antimicrobial properties help prevent infection and heal injuries to body tissues. Calendula is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant components, which might help to fight cancer,...
Honey Healing traditions around the world have used honey for millennia. Modern scientific research has provided more evidence of honey’s antibacterial properties when it is used both topically and internally. A gift of the bees and the plants, this is harvested from...
Vinegar Vinegar is the unsung hero of the Shrubs and Oxymels. Vinegar contains polyphenols, which are plant chemicals that have an antioxidant effect that may protect cells from oxidative stress, a possible stimulator of tumor growth. Cell and mouse studies suggest...
Tulsi/Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Native to the tropics and subtropics of Asia, Tulsi has long been revered in India both medicinally, in Ayurveda, and spiritually, for its calming and protective nature. Western herbalists consider Tulsi a premier Adaptogen,...
Rose (Rosa spp.) Roses are native to Eurasia, North America and North Africa and have been cultivated for millennia across many cultures as a beloved medicine, food, cosmetic, and botanical fragrance. Rose petals are consider soothing to inflamed skin conditions,...
Raspberry Rubus idaeus At Vale Farm we grow a cultivated variety of Red Raspberry that fruits in July. Low in sugar and high in nutrients, raspberries are a Rose family plant native to Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. Raspberries are an excellent source of...
