I have been “messing’ with herbs for a long time. I have read more books than I can count and taken a few courses, too. I mention all that to say that if I were to recommend to a person who is new to herbs and herbal medicine, go here first! http://www.nogreaterjoy.org/calendar/herb-lessons/
“Here” is where Debi Pearl or one of her daughters has put together 12 full color lessons on 12 different herbs or spices used in herbal medicine. Go there now and take a look at these amazing article/lessons. And who can beat the price? FREE! They are also in PDF format so you can download them and look at them at your leisure.
Since we’re on the topic of Learning About Herbs | Talks With Mom, Commonly believed to be the world’s most expensive spice, Saffron is what popular singer Donovan was “just mad about,” and it’s what gives Spanish rice that vivid yellow color and delicate flavor. It also is suggested from some studies that it may be as effective as some prescription antidepressants, also cancer battling properties.