Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is far more than a familiar kitchen herb. Known for its medicinal properties and herbal uses, basil has been valued for centuries in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions. From the royal...

Black cumin seed—also known as black seed, Nigella sativa, or kalonji—has been cherished for centuries across ancient cultures in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Once found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb and praised by the...