Articles related to "Horehound"



Heard of Horehound?
If you haven't heard of Horehound, your parents have! A regular sight around the candy store as well as the medicine chest, find out why Horehound has an ancient reputation as one of Nature's finest medicinals...
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White Horehound
Horehound is an indispensable addition to your herbal pharmacopoeia for winter colds and flu.
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Horehound
The herb horehound has been used medicinally since ancient times. Today it is used as a remedy for coughs as well as beverages and candies.
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Old Fashioned Candy Store in Salem Massachusetts
Before the advent of Hershey bars and compound chocolates, before nougat and artificial flavorings, there was only hard candy. Gibralters was a favorite.
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Bold and Beautiful Herbs
Mention foliage plants, and the things that usually come to mind are hostas and ferns. That's a shame. Many herbs have bold and beautiful foliage.
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Garden Poetry
Here in the Southeast, the winter continues to be a rough one. Right now, we're in the midst of a snowstorm with possible power outages. Rather than worry, I'd rather turn my attention to the indoors where there's no shortage of garden-related activities. Among my favorite pastimes is garden poetry.
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The Mint Family
Of the culinary herbs, ten of these are the most commonly grown. For the most part, these tend to be members of the Mint family. Worldwide, there are around a hundred genera and some three thousand species within this family.
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A Medicinal Herb Garden
A medicinal herb garden was a colonial home remedy necessity. Now, we grow them as much for beauty. Read about a cold remedy, sore throat, & acne remedy etc.
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Choosing Perennial Herbs
Make sure to leave the nursery with the plants you want to grow year after year. Perennials will grow for many years in the garden without having to replant.
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Yesterday's Herbs for Today's Common Ailments
Find out the relationship between traditional medicine and natural therapies. Read the sometimes complicated preparations which our ancestors had to prepare in order to find better health. You'll appreciate our technology and convenience!
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Book Review for Perfect Plants Title
After we've decided what species of herbs and plants we want to grow, the hard work really begins. That's when we actually choose from the many cultivars and kinds that are available. Happily, this book makes that easier.
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Healing With Horseradish
Let's hear it for Horseradish...much more than a condiment, for disorders from digestion to bronchitis, it's a cure! Read on to discover more...
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Helping Honeybees in Your Garden
There are some simple things that gardeners can do to help provide for honeybees no matter how small their space.
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Herbs and Pregnancy
Although a woman's body naturally prepares itself for the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth, nature provides many herbs to support the entire process.
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Genuine Germander
Ancient cure or garden art? Learn more about the medicinal properties of this attractive member of the herb world!
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Glossary of Herbal Actions, Bitter - Expectorant
Cathartic, cholagogue, diaphoretic? These are herbal terms that tell the herbalist which herbs will treat or relieve certain conditions. Discover their meanings here.
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Mullein
Got a cough? Try Mullein!
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Send an Herbal Valentine
Capture the hearts of those dearest to you with an herbal Valentine from the garden.
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Cancer Fighting Botanicals
Fight cancer by going green.
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Christmas Botany Series- Rosemary, Herb of Remembrance
Rosemary has long been associated with Christmas. Come explore some of the lore of this ancient herb.
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Companion Plants
Companion plants are ones that can benefit others when planted in close proximity. This symbiotic relationship can produce a healthier, more pest-free, more diverse garden.
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October Gardening In The Low Desert
What to do on Oct. in the low desert garden.
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Natural Care for Upper Respiratory Conditions
For centuries, natural herbs have offered a safe way to ease the common symptoms of upper respiratory infections, including cough, sore throat, and bronchitis.
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Back to Basics: Stocking the Herbal Medicine Cabinet
In most of my articles, you'll find me saying "This is a wonderful addition to the herbal medicine cabinet!" But I realized I've spent a lot of time talking about "additions" without ever addressing the basics. So I thought I'd put together a list of the Top 20 herbs I would start with...
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Heavenly Hyssop
For calming or cleansing, colds or other common ailments, Hyssop makes a valuable addition to the medicinal and magical cabinets. Modern medicine has found even more valuable uses (such as treatment for HIV and AIDS) in this 'Biblical Herb'. Read on to learn more...
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Deer-Resistant Perennials Part 3
Outlines deer-resistant perennials for sun, and loads of links on the deer-resistance topic.
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The Natural Horse Herbal
An personal testimony of the effectivness of Natural Herbs vs. Chemical treatments.
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