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Welcome to our weekly exploration of herbs! This week, we look at Lemon Balm, a perennial herb from the mint family known..

Kanna vape products vary far more than the labels suggest. Here is what is actually in them, how onset compares to other kanna formats, and what to look at before buying.

Kanna is sold as raw leaf, fermented leaf, and a range of standardized extracts. Here is what the plant is, what separates those forms, and what the grade names mean.

Wild dagga is sold as flower, leaf, or a mix of both, and those are not the same product. Here is the plant, what varies between lots, and how it is prepared.

Turkish mint is sold under one name but covers several things. Here is what the term usually means, how it compares to peppermint and spearmint, and how to use it.

White sage is under real pressure from overharvesting, and quality varies widely. Here is the plant, how to judge dried material, and what ethical sourcing actually means here.

Wild lettuce is sold as dried leaf, as extract, and as lactucarium. Those are three different products. Here is what separates them and what to check before buying.

A bombilla is a filtered straw used for yerba mate and other loose herb infusions. Here is how it works, the types available, and how to keep one clean.

Mimosa hostilis root bark is traded worldwide with very little consistent labeling. Here is the plant, the difference between inner and outer bark, and what varies between lots.

Sun Opener, or Heimia salicifolia, is sold under several names and prepared several ways. Here is what the plant is, what is in it, and what to check before buying.