Articles related to "Medicinal"

Long before modern medicine, early settlers relied on nature and its plants to provide cures for common ailments, some of which science supports today.

Traditional healing methods based on local native plants have come back into use throughout the world while increasing land use is reducing botanical biodiversity.

This next installment of "Medicinal Herbs for Small Gardens" focuses on easy-to-grow comfrey, and includes recipes for medicinal preparation and the usual dose of magic.

From mouth odour to teary eyes, the onion is a much maligned vegetable. But there are far more health benefits afforded by the onion than we know.

The Center for Biological Diversity reports that about 15,000 medicinal plants across the globe are at risk from habitat destruction, overharvesting, and big business.

Herbs are prepared for medicinal use in four ways: infusion, decoction, tincture, and distillation. A Texas gardener can prepare many medicinal herbs in their kitchen.

The Ebers Papyrus is one of the oldest and most important records of plant use in medicine; it contains details of medicinal plants still in use today.

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.

Medical marijuana is fairly new in Canada and in the U.S. Like so many prescription pharmaceuticals, some people cross the line and an addiction is formed.

Astragalus root is an ancient herb that packs a medicinal punch!

Basil, one of the most common herbs used as a flavoring agent in cuisine throughout the world, offers a number of important health benefits.

Plant extinction is one of the many things that are threatening our environment today. There are ways to help prevent them from disappearing.

Garlic has been used for centuries as a culinary herb and medicinal applications.

Fennel is an ancient herb which has been used in plant medicine for centuries; know how to identify and use sweet fennel medicinally from studying the plant's profile.

The ancient city of Pompeii in Italy lay hidden for centuries after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.; archaeological excavation has uncovered some surprising secrets.

It is true that Cynar and some other artichoke-based liqueurs are taken to settle the stomach. But there are several other alcoholic concoctions to do the job.

Due to its many medicinal and other uses, the Aloe Vera plant has been termed "Heaven's Blessings," "The Silent Healer," and the more common "Medicinal Aloe."

New studies show that hydrotherapy benefits patients rehabilitating from strokes, traumas, and other injuries as well as connective tissue diseases and asthma.

Many prescriptions today are derived from plants that have been cultivated for centuries because of the medicine they contain.

Carefully selected medicinal herbs can be both safe and effective for breastfeeding mothers, if certain safety guidelines are followed.

When reading about medicinal herbs one often encounters terms such as adaptogen, anticatarrhal, and rubefacient. These terms help to determine how they can be used.

As long as you have a porch or sunny window, you can reap the benefits of the medicinal herbs profiled in this ongoing series.

The medicinal powers of mushrooms have been recognized for millennia, but the full extent of their therapeutic properties remains largely unexplored.

Variously known as Johnny-jump-ups, heartsease, bird's eyes, wild pansies, or love-in-idleness, these small, hardy flowers have a solid reputation in herbal medicine.

Hippocrates, an ancient Greek healer who became known as the 'father of medicine', used a number of medicinal plants and healing herbs in his teachings and written work.

Aromatic plants of the same family share not only similar physical characteristics but also similar medicinal properties; many scented plants have therapeutic powers.

Traditionally a symbol of plenty, the pomegranate has been used since ancient times both as a food and medicine, especially in Arabia and India.

The herb, chamomile, has important therapeutic effects ranging from itch relief to anti-oxidant properties and should be recognized as more than a soothing hot drink.

Plants that stay green in winter under the snow include a handful of herbs that can be easily harvested for medicinal use; some of them are also edible.

The Egyptians and Greeks were the first to recognize the medicinal and nutritional benefits of honey. Even today, it is considered one of the unique gifts of nature.

Learn about the properties and uses of three popular medicinal herbs, St. Johns Wort, ginseng and ginko biloba.

It's bright orange, sickly sweet and proving so popular it's set to rival whisky as Scotland's most famous drink. It's no wonder Scots call Irn-Bru phenomenal.

There are many uses for this safe and effective herbal treatment. From a poultice to a twice a day capsule, it can be very beneficial.

Sri Lanka's fruits are not only packed with sweetness, and energy-boosting vitamins and minerals, but are also utilized as key ingredients in traditional medicine.

Herbal plants have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes; they have a strong connection to botany, despite attempts to separate the two over the years.

Rosemary is one of the oldest healing herbs and is popular in today's herb gardens; Rosemary is both a culinary and medicinal herb, with many healing properties.

Marigold is an ancient, medicinal herb with many medicinal properties and uses; it is a brightly colored Summer flower, also known as Calendula.

The coconut is plentiful in Asia and almost every part of the tree has some medicinal value. It is a popular household remedy for many ailments, especially in Sri Lanka.

The rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric) has been used as a medicine, spice and colouring agent for thousands of years.

The Sweet Violet is a well known Spring flower, native to Europe; however, Violets also have many medicinal properties used to treat many common problems.

Herbs and plants used in medieval times were popularized by the herbalists John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper; many herbs in use today were also found in medieval gardens.

In the practice of herbal medicine, two members of the ginger family have been used for thousands of years for everything from arthritis to sore throats.

Avicenna, also know as Ib'n Sina, was an Arab physician who contributed greatly to the medicinal world; his published works included the use of plants in medicine.

Learn about the history and mythology of thyme, an herb humans have been using for thousands of years.

Learn what makes comfrey work as a healing plant and how to get the most out of comfrey. Includes detailed instructions on making a comfrey poultice.

Rosemary is a large shrub with blue or white flowers. Rosemary is easy to grow in Texas, is generally disease and insect resistant, and can be harvested all year.

For some, sweet basil symbolizes hate, while others claim it is an emblem of love. Ancient healers argued whether it was helpful or poison.

Before there was aspirin or digitalis, early man relied on plants for pain relief and healing. Europeans still use herbal cures almost daily.

Rosemary, a popular herb, is supposed to have been used as far back as 500 B.C. by the ancient Greeks and Romans, for medicinal and culinary purposes.

The early autumn berry harvest is not only good for eating but health too. Vitamins abound in these plentiful and freely harvested berries and medicinal uses are common.