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Natalie Hayes

An associate editor at Biology Insights, Natalie Hayes covers botanical foods and culinary herbs. She has worked in food publishing for nine years, beginning as an assistant editor for a monthly lifestyle magazine. Hayes evaluates culinary trends and brewing traditions from her home in Bloomington, Minnesota.

How to Make Marshmallow Root Tea: Cold or Hot
Blue Sage Benefits for Cleansing, Health, and More
What Is Wintergreen? Its Origin, Uses, and Safety
Amazing Health Benefits of Lemon Myrtle
What Essential Oil Goes Well With Eucalyptus?
What Is Herbology? The Study of Medicinal Plants
What Is Azafrán Used For: Cooking, Health, and More
What Is Vanilla Essential Oil Good For?
What Is Lavender? Plant, Types, Uses & Benefits
What Is Spikenard Oil? Benefits, Uses, and History
What Is Hibiscus Flower? Benefits, Uses & Safety
What Is Linden Tea? Benefits, Uses, and Safety
How to Use Chamomile: Tea, Skin, Sleep, and More
How to Dilute Peppermint Oil: Ratios and Carrier Oils
What Are Dandelions Used For? From Food to Medicine
Where to Buy Barberry: Forms, Sources, and Quality
Where to Buy Yerba Buena: Plants, Dried Herb & More
What Is Madder Root? From Dye to Modern Safety
What Is Lemon Verbena? Uses, Benefits, and More
Where to Get Witch Hazel: From Bottled to Bulk
What Is Lavandula Hybrida Oil (Lavandin)?
Is Patchouli an Essential Oil? From Plant to Process
Where to Buy Mullein: Local Stores & Online Options
Is Evening Primrose the Same as Primrose?
Is Feverfew the Same as Chamomile?
What Is Roman Chamomile and How Is It Used?
Where to Buy Calendula Flowers and Extracts
Where to Buy Curcuma: From Stores to Online
Where to Buy Mullein Leaves and What to Look For
What Does Tulsi Smell Like? A Look at Its Unique Aroma