Herbal Lore
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The power of peppermint
Ever wonder why restaurants give out after-dinner mints?
Peppermint is one very versatile herb - aiding digestion, sinusitis, fever and motion sickness, just to name a few.
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Eucalyptus
Habitat of the Australian Koala bear and the main ingredient of cough remedies.
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(Not so) Common Mallow
"Whoseoever shall take a spoonful of the mallows shall that day be free from all diseases that may come to him." -- Old Folk Legend
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Bountiful Basil
Basil's bounty ranges from relief of gastrointestinal problems to repelling flies and mosquitoes!
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Black Elder
You can get more than wine from the elderberry!
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The Mighty Oak
Discover the many medicinal uses of this mighty tree's bark, fruit and flowers!
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Rose Hips; The Forgotten Beauty of Roses
There's more to a rose than just its beauty!
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Fantastic Fennel
Fennel is used for gastrointestinal complaints, PMS, and poor appetite.
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Nasturtium: A delicious, medicinal, ornamental flower
A delicious medicinal remedy, nasturtium is an effective treatment for topical and internal bacterial infections.
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Praise for Parsley
Besides being tasty, parsley is also used to delay inebriation! Read all about it.
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Thyme for Healing
For soothing muscle cramps and soreness; for disinfecting skin wounds; respiratory infections and gastrointestinal ailments.
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Yarrow
Used to relieve muscle pain, stomach cramps, infections, varicose veins, strengthen intuition. This is one versatile herb!
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Nettles
A diuretic for bladder and kidney problems, and for rheumatism
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Garlic
Garlic, while tasty (to some), is used for treating high cholesterol, cardiovascular ailments, bacterial and fungal infections, gum inflammations and high blood pressure; for reducing the risk of heart attack. and stroke
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Milk Thistle
For chronic liver conditions and poor production of breast milk
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Valerian
Valerian is a great remedy for insomnia, restlessness and anxiety.
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Home-Made Herbal Sunscreen Lotion Recipe
With summer fast approaching, here is a chemical-free way to protect your skin from the sun's ravages.
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Love that Lovage
Medicinal and culinary uses for this prolific herb.
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Calendula (Marigold)
This bright and cheery flower also helps heal wounds!
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Woodruff
A perennial, invasive ground cover that also helps strengthen your heart!
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Rosemary - A medicinal, magickal plant
A favorite herb to grow, rosemary is known as an all-around stimulant that uplifts and revitalizes.
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Goldenseal
Its really not a weed!
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Lavender
Lavender is so much more than just a prety shrub. Stressed out? Lavender tea will calm your nerves!
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Tea Tree Oil
The wonder from down under!
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Medicinal Plants - Sage
Sage: Spice or medicine?
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Herbal "How To"
Many of my articles refer to tinctures, infusions and decoctions. This article will tell you what those things are.
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