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Articles related to "Folk Medicine"
Nature's Own Cure Folk medicine has long recognized the medicinal qualities of one of the most complex products your bees create, Royal Jelly. Find out more about this incredible substance. bees • beekeeping • beekeepers • health • treatments
New Trends Toward Alternative Healing There is an increasing trend toward the natural. Studies and testimonies suggest herbs may be superior to conventional treatments. folk medicine • herbology • alternative healing • natural remedies
Adam’s Fig Leaf? Great Burdock is a dramatic, science fiction-big plant. A bane to gardeners and a boon to herbalists, it produces burs in the autumn that grab onto anything that brushes up against it, insuring seed dispersal far and wide. adam’s fig leaf? • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Childbirth in Peasant Russia Midwives or village grandmothers used folk medicine to aid the delivery of babies in rural Russia, and mothers returned to their work in the fields after delivery. childbirth in peasant russia • rural mothers • midwives or village grandmothers • folk medicine • delivery of babies in rural russia
Russian Village Children – Illness and Cure Mothers of children born in rural Russia had to deal with a variety of diseases even with little medical care readily available. russian village children illness and cure • rural russia • rickets • diarrhea • the evil eye
The Crisis in Healthcare in Rural Bolivia The number of people who die from treatable diseases reaches tens of thousands per year as Western medicine fails to benefit rural populations. access to healthcare bolivia • bolivian doctors • aymara folk medicine • bolivian ethnomedicine • aymara folk beliefs
Traiteur: A South Louisiana Healing Tradition What is it? Where did the tradition come from? Is it voodoo? How does it work? south louisiana • traiteur • treater • folk medicine • cajun
An Old Redneck and Goldenseal I have an old redneck who looked down his bulbous nose at this “Gottdamn hippy” to thank for the opportunity to find Goldenseal in the woods… an old redneck and goldenseal • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Big fat bees, Baltimore butterflies and Turtlehead Because of the flower’s design, Turtlehead relies upon big fat bees to pollinate them. The hairs on the lower lip are too great an obstacle for wingless insects get by, and it takes a strong stroke for any winged insects to force their way into the tubular flower, never mind forcing aside the sterile stamen to get at the nectar. Hence big fat bees ... big fat bees • baltimore butterflies and turtlehead • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany
Clematis In the Wild Any gardener who loves flowering vines is on a first name basis with Clematis. A member of the Buttercup Family, Clematis boasts more than 200 species and lord knows how many cultivars. A handful of those 200 species are North American wildflowers. clematis in the wild • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • btany • ecology
Despicable Daisies Who would think that something as lovely and innocent looking as an Ox-eye Daisy could be considered despicable? It’s almost slanderous. But it’s true. It’s a baneful plant where some insects are concerned, and folks have not always held it in high regard. despicable daisies • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Goldenrods: The Severest Punishment or Sun Medicine? In 1901 Mabel Wright wrote, “(Goldenrods) are a byword among plant students, who say that if a botanist is ever condemned to the severest punishment that the underworld can mete, the penalty will be to write a monograph, accurately describing and identifying all known goldenrods.” goldenrods: the severest punishment or sun medicin • gregg m. pasterick • mabel wright • wildflwoers of north america • botany
Herbs and Spices for Good Health Research shows that many common herbs and spices contain components that can lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar levels, and increase resistance to infection. herbal medicine • herbs and spices • folk medicine • traditional medicine • herbal cures
In-between Months, Odds and Ends, and Ubiquitous Yarrow September's one of those in-between months, in my opinion. While it has a lot to do with the end of meteor shower season, the longer shadows and shortening days, ripening apples, and garden harvests, I think it goes all the way back to grade school. September was the end of summer; it was the beginning of another school year. An in-between month. A lot of stuff gets unnoticed during in-between months. Even something like Yarrow. in-between months • odds and ends • and ubiquitous yarrow • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america
Ironweed I thought I’d write about ironweed. I mean, look, I have this really nice photo of ironweed and sunflowers from an Indiana prairie; it captures the essence of the late-summer blooming season, the royal King Arthur kind of purple against the golden sunny glow of the sunflowers. It’s Mother Nature gardening with an artist’s flair. The problem is, I’m not sure I have a lot to say about ironweed. ironweed • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • environment
Lovely Lovage Lovage was once one of the most widely used herbs, both for medicinal use as well as being a culinary favorite. While it dropped out of favor as more powerful herbs were discovered, it is now experiencing a well-deserved resurgence in gardens and herbal medicine cabinets. It's easy to see why... lovage • levisticum officinale • herb • herbal • herbalism
Monarda, Wildflowers Gardeners Invite In I had no qualms when it came to “inviting’ wildflowers into the garden. It was all fair game in my yard. Other gardeners are not so enthusiastic, and many wildflowers are considered to be nothing more than backyard pests. The enemy. Weeds. A few wildflowers, however, are so lovely their, ahem, pedigree is overlooked, and soil is eagerly turned for them somewhere in the flower bed. Varieties of Monarda, for example. monarda • wildflowers gardeners invite in • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany
Politely Carnivorous Pitcher Plants Pitcher Plants (<I>Sarraceniaceae</I> Family) are politely mannered, napkin in lap, might I enquire as to the source of that piquant flavor carnivorous, digesting insects in a fashion which suggests chewing each bite 32 times. politely carnivorous pitcher plants • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Pukeweed in the Garden I wouldn’t say wildflowers are notorious for turning up in the garden, but some do find their way into our cultivated beds. When a member of the Bluebell Family finds its way into the flower patch it is an unexpected joy. Even if it's Pukeweed. wildflowers of north america • native americans • gregg pasterick • pukeweed • lobelia inflata
Shocking the World with Wild Geraniums In the 1780’s German scientist Christian Sprengel shocked the world when he revealed that insects were responsible for the pollination of many flowers. This he based on studies of a European variety of Geranium. And he didn’t stop there. shocking the world with wild geraniums • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • environment
Something Science Fictiony about Passionflower I don’t know if I can describe the blossom of a Passionflower (<I>Passiflora incarnata</I>). I can tell you the plant has lot going for it. It has an edible fruit, and has been a favored herbal tea. It has a long history in herbal medicine. It is a host plant for the larvae of a half-dozen so butterflies. And those indescribable flowers make it a gardener’s favorite when there’s a place for a climbing or trailing vine. something science fictiony about passionflower • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
That %&sh79#% Ragweed And then there's that %&sh79#% ragweed. Unattractive, unnoticeable, ignored and overlooked, ragweed - two ragweeds actually, Common Ragweed and Great Ragweed - are perhaps more deserving of botanical epithets than any other wildflower save Poison Ivy. that %&sh79#% ragweed • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
The Thrill of Columbine Unlike its pumped up, steroid-engorged, centerfold-beautiful cultivated cousins, Wild Columbine is a delicate fay flower of exquisite beauty, preferring the quiet woodland life in cliffs and rocky outcroppings to large colonies or barren roadsides. Coming upon them in the woods is as magical a surprise as finding the fairies these lovely blossoms suggest the thrill of columbine • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • folklore
The trees are calling for rain I was momentarily jealous of my friend's ability to read the maple leaves in downtown Toronto. My family was too long removed from the land to pass down this kind of folk wisdom. nature • tree • weather • leaves • bird
Waterwise Sages Some are true sages, some are misnomers, but all have a place in a waterwise garden salvia • artemesia • petrovskia • phlomis • sages
There's More to Vervain than Anthers and Stigma Field guides generally don't mention Druids or witches. They say things like, “Calyx usually tubular. Corolla salverform or funnelform. Stamens 4, didynomous.” They never get around to the bits about warding off witches, or how the devil uses an herb. It’s all anthers and stigmas with field guides. wildflowers • folklore • druids • witches • potions
Some Traditional Healing Plants From the earliest times in recorded history, plants have been used to treat a wide variety of human ailments. Let's look at several of these that are commonly grown in home landscapes and kitchen gardens. healing plants • garlic • onions • leeks • theophrastus
Cultural Nooks and Crannies There are sources for folklore other than found within the pages of books... fantasy • culture • story • china • foot-binding
Cinnamon Extract Boosts Insulin Sensitivity Nearly 6 percent of the U.S. population -- 15.7 million people -- have diabetes. And one-third of them don't even know it. Cinnamon extracts could be a natural remedy. cinnamon • usda • diabetes • agriculture • ars
Common Dangers to Children in Rural Russia Difficult lives were made more difficult in peasant Russia by lack of proper nutrition and supervision, common ailments like diarrhea, and domestic violence. common dangers to children in rural russia • illness • malnutrition • beatings • domestic violence
Container Gardening with Peppers Peppers are easy to grow in a container garden. Gives varieties of peppers, pepper food trivia, and how to choose the container for your garden. pepper • chili pepper • cayenne pepper • container gardening • vegetable gardening
Fantastic Fennel Fennel is used for gastrointestinal complaints, PMS, and poor appetite. fennel • herbal remedies • herbal lore • medicinal herbs • garden pharmacy
Feverfew, Healer of Migraines Medicinal herb shown to help prevent migraine headaches and reduce fever. Feverfew, member of the aster family, is a hardy perennial with white daisylike flowers. feverfew • herb • migraines • medicinal herb • feverfew to help prevent migraines
Myth and Folklore: Loosestrife and Lupine Like a lot of plants, loosestrife has some folklore in the Dark Side, where magic was a life force and your soul was often at stake. And it played both sides of the ethereal fence. Lupine has not had much luck breaking into the myth and folklore circuit. myth and folklore: loosestrife and lupine • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Rattlesnake Master Rattlesnake Master, now that's a September odds-and-ends wildflower if ever I saw one. rattlesnake master • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Bear Poaching in North America Bear bile and claws bring big money to illegal hunters in California and British Columbia. Law enforcement and legal hunters join to end Chinese Medicine trade in bears. illegal hunting • poaching • bear gall bladders and claws • north american black bear • traditional chinese medicine
Donna Eden's Energy Medicine Donna Eden has assembled energy techniques using the Ayurvedic chakras, Chinese meridians, Brain Gym and more into one powerful healing system that continues to evolve. donna eden energy medicine • energy meridian • donna eden innersource • chakra healing • traditional chinese medicine meridian
Dr. Beverly Crusher: Starfleet's Best Doctor My biography of Dr. Beverly Crusher, the chief medical officer aboard the Starship Enterprise biography • star trek • sci-fi • tv • crusher
Hopi Ear Candling - How Does It Work? Blocked nose, waxy ears, stuffed up sinuses; the answer could be a treatment with Beeswax Ear Candles; find out why here. how do hopi ear candles work • what does ear coning do • what are hopi ear cones • how to get rid of excess ear wax • pain on takeoff and landing during flights
Lyme And The Senior Population.
Misdiagnosis of seniors with Lyme disease. symptoms • aging process • lifestyle • misdiagnosis • family
Magical Amulets and Spells of Thailand An introduction to the magical amulets, talismans and spells of traditional Thai culture. thailand • magic • amulet • talisman • buddha
Mistletoe! As we wrap up Christmas 2001, and head towards the New Year, I thought it would be fun to finish off the festive season with an article on mistletoe. And if you got missed, instead of kissed under the mistletoe at Christmas, there is still time to get kissed on New Year's Eve! christmas • new year • mistletoe • festive • kissed
Nutraceuticals and Disease Prevention Pt. 2 The use of herbs for specific physical conditions is still in its infancy in modern society. Still, it is a movement whose time has come. Any trip to the pharmacy will expose you to a gamut of herbal preparations for a variety of ailments. This week we will begin to explore the use of herbal remedies for common concerns. family nutrition • suite101.com • june kaminski • nutraceuticals • herbal remedies
Pumpkin Seed Oil: Good Taste, Good Health Pumpkin seed oil gains favor with chefs worldwide. This "Green Gold" is treasured not only for its taste, but its centuries-old healing qualities. pumpkin seed oil • healthy oil • benign prostatic hyperplasia • prostate health • prostate problems
The Sage Essential Oils There are three common Sage oils used for aromatherapy purposes which are often confused: Clary Sage, Common Sage and Spanish Sage. They have differing aromatic uses. sage essential oil • uses of sage oil in aromatherapy • clary sage • sage • spanish sage
XanGo Mangosteen Supplement Drink A South East Asian tropical fruit that's loaded with xanthones is made into a dietary supplement. This isn't your average can of antioxidant boosting juice! xango • mangosteen juice • mangosteen dietary supplement • xanthones • antioxidant juice
Catnibbling Catnip Catnip -- it's not just for cats any more! The mint that does bee nectar, nerve tonics, and calms stomachs. feline • cat • cats • wildscaping • wildscape
Herbs in the News As we look ahead to fall in the garden, here's a roundup of herb-related news. plant select picks • colorado state university • denver botanic garden • mohave sage • 'wild thing' sage
Nature's Gift for Fall: Pears This year, my pear tree is so loaded with fruit, that neither the deer, nor I will have a difficult time reaching much of the prize! Friends, relatives, neighbors, strangers, and lots of insects and birds usually share in the harvest, too, all of us enjoying nature's gift for fall. pear • tree • loaded • fruit • deer
Nettles A diuretic for bladder and kidney problems, and for rheumatism nettle • stinging nettle • medicinal plants • garden pharmacy • green pharmacy |
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