"While long-stem roses may make a person’s heart flutter, the herb hawthorn, a member of the rose plant family, may literally have the opposite effect. That’s because hawthorn herbal preparations support healthy heart and cardiovascular function.

To gain further appreciation of its health benefits, it is possible to study hawthorn (as well as other herbs, nutrients and foods) through the lens of herbal astrology. Through this periscope, we can further understand the ways in which hawthorn may serve to protect health and well-being."

"No pun intended, feverfew is hot. While this daisy-like flower has enjoyed a long historical legacy as an herb of healing, for the last twenty years it has been gaining growing acclaim in medical circles. This is due to the impressive clinical research results and the countless personal testimonials that have supported its efficacy as a migraine headache remedy.

"If you are one of the 40 million Americans that have varicose veins, the herb horse chestnut may make you say “Giddiup.” This is because the extract from this tree’s seeds has been shown to alleviate many of the symptoms associated with this condition.

"It’s a weird phenomenon in our world, but people seem to either love or hate black jellybeans. Yet while there is something about the taste of licorice that creates either friends or foes, those who know of the healing properties of the herb licorice can only be its loyal supporters.

"In German, chamomile is often called alles zutraut, which signifies being capable of anything. This almost omnipotent herb, which has admirers ranging from ancient Egyptians to the mother in Beatrix Potter’s story The Tale of Peter Rabbit, may very well be deserving of this name because of the myriad of beneficial healthcare applications that it holds.

"Vitex is ruled by the Moon, which governs the sign Cancer. The Moon represents archetypal feminine qualities, including fertility, the unconscious and our emotional nature as well as things that provide us with nurturance.

"If you dread going to bed because all you do is lie there and count millions of sheep, then you may find valerian to be dreamy. Its mild sedative properties offer a natural and safe approach to calmer nerves and a better night’s sleep.

To gain further appreciation of its health benefits, it is possible to study valerian (as well as other herbs) through the lens of herbal astrology. From this angle, we can better understand why this botanical remedy may be of value to health and well being."

"The herb cayenne is a great example of how your kitchen cabinet can also double as your natural medicine cabinet. Cayenne is a food and medicine that has a seven thousand-year-old history of spicing up food and igniting good health.

To gain further appreciation of its health benefits, it is possible to study cayenne (as well as other herbs) through the lens of herbal astrology. From this point of view we can gain a new understanding as to why this botanical remedy may serve to protect health and well-being."