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Thursday, January 24, 2008

Herbs

Cleavers Cleavers: (Clivers) A versatile and valuable plant. One of the most powerful restorative herbs for the lymphatic system, cleavers is beneficial in treating swollen glands, tonsillitis and adnoid problems. Internally and externally, it is effective in the treatment of many types of... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

More "C" Herbs

Chasteberry Chasteberry (Chaste Tree, Agnus-Castus, Vitex): Chaste tree is a large shrub. It can grow up to about 22 feet tall and is native to the Mediterranean and southern Europe. It flourishes on moist riverbanks but is easily grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. It blooms with pretty... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Herbs,herbs....herbs....

Cayenne Cayenne: The Capsicum genus originated in the New World but has been adopted into cuisines around the globe. It contains as many as five species, with an untold number of variants, giving rise not only to the familiar green bell pepper, but also to paprika and a wide range of "hot peppers."... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Still on Herbs...

Calendula Calendula: (Calendula officinalis) Language and mythology Also known as Pot marigold, the ancient Romans named this plant after they saw it bloom the first day or "calends" of every month. For centuries this plant was associated with the sun and believed to open with the sunrise and close... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Herbs

Boswellia Boswellia: Common name: Salai guggal. Botanical name: Boswellia serrata. Boswellia is a moderate to large branching tree found in the dry hilly areas of India. When the tree trunk is tapped, a gummy oleoresin is exuded. A purified extract of this resin is used in modern herbal... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 7, 2008

More "B" herbs...

Black Cohosh Black Cohosh: This plant, native to North American forests, has a number of popular names: bugbane, black snakeroot, rattleroot, and squaw root. It sends up graceful tall spires of white flowers; the black in its common name refers to the root or rhizome, as does cohosh, Algonquian for... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 4, 2008

Finally into the "B" Herbs

Bee Balm Bee Balm: These members of the mint family form bushy, leafy clumps that grow 11/2- to 4-feet tall. The oval, dark green leaves have toothed edges, and have a strong scent of mint with overtones of other herbs, some rose-flavored, some lemony. Like all mints, stems are distinctly four-sided... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

...and More Herbs...

Asparagus Root Asparagus Root: Long treasured by herbalists in China and India, it is gaining popularity in the western world as well. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is known as a "yin" tonic. Small doses taken regularly are believed to enhance feelings of love and compassion. In India,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Got Lots of Herbs....

Arnica Arnica: The soothing qualities of arnica have been used for a long time in Europe and North America. An arnica ointment or salve relieves the pain and reduces inflammation of sprains and bruises. A tincture is used to treat wounds. Studies have found it contains helenalin and dihydrohelenalin... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Another Herb

Augelica Angelica: Many tales surround this herb. Tales of its angelic nature and its pagan associations, of its healing powers and its wonderful taste, and of its potential hazards. This herb is said to bloom every year on May 8th, the feast day of St Michael the Archangel. Thus, its reputation as... Sign in to see full entry.

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