Articles related to "Medicinal Herbs"
A Brief History of Thyme
Learn about the history and mythology of thyme, an herb humans have been using for thousands of years.
thyme • herbs • thymus vulgaris • thymus serpyllum • growing thyme
Learn about the history and mythology of thyme, an herb humans have been using for thousands of years.
thyme • herbs • thymus vulgaris • thymus serpyllum • growing thyme
A Garden of Helpful Herbs
Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.
herbal • herbs • medicinal herbs • healing herbs • herb gardening
Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.
herbal • herbs • medicinal herbs • healing herbs • herb gardening
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.
medicinal herb • herb garden • herb • herbal remedy • home remedy
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.
medicinal herb • herb garden • herb • herbal remedy • home remedy
Comfrey for the Urban Herb Garden
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.
healing plants • comfrey • comfrey folklore • healing herb • medicinal herb
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.
healing plants • comfrey • comfrey folklore • healing herb • medicinal herb
Drive-By Echinacea
Echinacea may change your life!
purpurea • pallida • purple coneflower • coneflowers • medicinal herbs
Echinacea may change your life!
purpurea • pallida • purple coneflower • coneflowers • medicinal herbs
Echinacea
Echinacea is an herb which can be a great addition to the landscape.
echinacea • herb gardens • purple coneflower • medicinal herbs
Echinacea is an herb which can be a great addition to the landscape.
echinacea • herb gardens • purple coneflower • medicinal herbs
Grow More Lavender!
Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.This week: lavender.
herbs • herb gardening • gardening • lavender • crafts
Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.This week: lavender.
herbs • herb gardening • gardening • lavender • crafts
How to Use the Medicinal Herb Fennel
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.
how to use the medicinal herb fennel • plant profile of the use of sweet fennel • how to identify sweet fennel • roman use of the herb fennel • how to use fennel as an essential oil
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.
how to use the medicinal herb fennel • plant profile of the use of sweet fennel • how to identify sweet fennel • roman use of the herb fennel • how to use fennel as an essential oil
Medicinal Herbs for Small Gardens
As long as you have a porch or sunny window, you can reap the benefits of the medicinal herbs profiled in this ongoing series.
medicinal garden • herbal pharmacy • magical herbalism • peppermint • peppermint folklore
As long as you have a porch or sunny window, you can reap the benefits of the medicinal herbs profiled in this ongoing series.
medicinal garden • herbal pharmacy • magical herbalism • peppermint • peppermint folklore
Native American Medicine: A Herbal Heritage
Suite101 column description: Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.
native american • medicinal herbs • traditional medicine
Suite101 column description: Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.
native american • medicinal herbs • traditional medicine
Passion Flower
This exotic looking vine is grown by many for its ornamental uses only, but passion flower is a useful medicinal herb as well.
tropical plants • herb gardening • medicinal herbs
This exotic looking vine is grown by many for its ornamental uses only, but passion flower is a useful medicinal herb as well.
tropical plants • herb gardening • medicinal herbs
Patchouli
Patchouli is known for its heady, earthy scent.
herb plant • essential oil • aromatherapy • medicinal herbs
Patchouli is known for its heady, earthy scent.
herb plant • essential oil • aromatherapy • medicinal herbs
The History of Medicinal Herbs
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.
history of medicinal herbs • chinese and egyptian use of medicinal herbs • herbal records • herbal use and science • link between botany and herbal 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.
history of medicinal herbs • chinese and egyptian use of medicinal herbs • herbal records • herbal use and science • link between botany and herbal medicine
The Medicinal Herb Rosemary
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.
the medicinal herb rosemary • healing properties of rosemary • ancient healing uses of rosemary • characteristics of rosemary • varieties of rosemary
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.
the medicinal herb rosemary • healing properties of rosemary • ancient healing uses of rosemary • characteristics of rosemary • varieties of rosemary
Yarrow
Yarrow is an herb that deserves more attention and research. Read about its uses, growing, and propagating.
herb gardening • herbs • yarrow • achillea • medicinal herbs
Yarrow is an herb that deserves more attention and research. Read about its uses, growing, and propagating.
herb gardening • herbs • yarrow • achillea • medicinal herbs
WILD, as in crafting.....
The population grows, the herbal medicine market grows and the plants need to be GROWN and no longer gathered.
wildcrafting • herbs • herbal medicine • tim blakley • national center for the preservation of medicinal
The population grows, the herbal medicine market grows and the plants need to be GROWN and no longer gathered.
wildcrafting • herbs • herbal medicine • tim blakley • national center for the preservation of medicinal
Aloe Vera for a Wide Range of Health Benefits
People know of Aloe Vera for its topical uses, believing it good only for skin and sunburns. In reality, it is useful for a wide range of both external and internal uses
aloe vera • medicinal herb • inner and outer healing • skin health • immune system
People know of Aloe Vera for its topical uses, believing it good only for skin and sunburns. In reality, it is useful for a wide range of both external and internal uses
aloe vera • medicinal herb • inner and outer healing • skin health • immune system
Motion Sickness Relieved by Natural Remedies
Many people dread going on vacation because of motion sickness. Some drugs relieve nausea but have unpleasant side effects such as drowsiness. Other remedies can help.
travel sickness • ways to help relieve nausea • remedies to ease travel sickness • medicinal herbs can help relieve travel sickness • peppermint tea can also help relieve nausea
Many people dread going on vacation because of motion sickness. Some drugs relieve nausea but have unpleasant side effects such as drowsiness. Other remedies can help.
travel sickness • ways to help relieve nausea • remedies to ease travel sickness • medicinal herbs can help relieve travel sickness • peppermint tea can also help relieve nausea
Rosemary: Dew of the Sea
Learn about the history of the herb Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), its magical properties, how to grow it, and how to use it as a culinary and medicinal herb.
rosemary • medicinal herb • magical herb • growing rosemary • cooking with rosemary
Learn about the history of the herb Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), its magical properties, how to grow it, and how to use it as a culinary and medicinal herb.
rosemary • medicinal herb • magical herb • growing rosemary • cooking with rosemary
Dandelion: History and Culture
The versatile dandelion is more than just a weed.
dandelion • pee in the bed • lions teeth • fairy clock • clock
The versatile dandelion is more than just a weed.
dandelion • pee in the bed • lions teeth • fairy clock • clock
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
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
GARLIC-HERB OF THE YEAR FOR 2004
Garlic has been chosen as Herb of the Year for 2004. This is one of the most widely used culinary and medicinal herbs.
garlic • herb of the year • medicinal herbs • kirghis • ancient egyptians
Garlic has been chosen as Herb of the Year for 2004. This is one of the most widely used culinary and medicinal herbs.
garlic • herb of the year • medicinal herbs • kirghis • ancient egyptians
Let's Talk About Herbs Baby!
Winter is in full effect and with the biting cold often comes the pesky cold or flu! Here are a few herbal remedies to keep in mind.
guide to medicinal herbs • herbs for medicinal use • hyssop uses • rosehip seed uses • oatstraw uses
Winter is in full effect and with the biting cold often comes the pesky cold or flu! Here are a few herbal remedies to keep in mind.
guide to medicinal herbs • herbs for medicinal use • hyssop uses • rosehip seed uses • oatstraw uses
Lost Medicinal Plants of Pompeii
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.
medicinal plants of pompeii • evidence of plant use in pompeii • perfume making in pompeii • use of medicinal and aromatic plants in pompeii • medicinal herbs of pompeii
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.
medicinal plants of pompeii • evidence of plant use in pompeii • perfume making in pompeii • use of medicinal and aromatic plants in pompeii • medicinal herbs of pompeii
Padua’s Basilica of St. Anthony
The Romanesque Basilica di Sant'Antonio, built to enshrine St. Anthony's relics, is one of Europe's major pilgrimage sites, decorated by works of Donatello and Titian.
padua basilica st. anthony • visit northern italy must-see sights • romanesque basilica di sant'antonio • enshrine saint’s relics • europe's major pilgrimage sites
The Romanesque Basilica di Sant'Antonio, built to enshrine St. Anthony's relics, is one of Europe's major pilgrimage sites, decorated by works of Donatello and Titian.
padua basilica st. anthony • visit northern italy must-see sights • romanesque basilica di sant'antonio • enshrine saint’s relics • europe's major pilgrimage sites
Perennial Plants for Dry Shade
The soil under trees can be dry even with regular watering because the roots use the moisture quickly. See seven perennials that thrive in difficult shady conditions
perennial plants • shade plants • shade perennials • drought tolerant plants • lily of the valley
The soil under trees can be dry even with regular watering because the roots use the moisture quickly. See seven perennials that thrive in difficult shady conditions
perennial plants • shade plants • shade perennials • drought tolerant plants • lily of the valley
Purple Coneflower
Purple coneflower is extremely popular as a medicinal herb. This plant has many uses in the landscape.
purple coneflower • medicinal herbs • russian sage • gayfeather • ornamental grasses
Purple coneflower is extremely popular as a medicinal herb. This plant has many uses in the landscape.
purple coneflower • medicinal herbs • russian sage • gayfeather • ornamental grasses
Ready for Spring
If you've got a case of late winter gardener's and forager's blues, here are some projects and harvests to cure what ails you.
garden • gardening • urban gardening • urban homestead • echinacea
If you've got a case of late winter gardener's and forager's blues, here are some projects and harvests to cure what ails you.
garden • gardening • urban gardening • urban homestead • echinacea
Family Herbal by Rosemary Gladstar
For over 30 years, Rosemary has been sharing her wisdom and knowledge of herbs and educating gardeners and natural healers alike about the power of plants for healing.
family herbal • rosemary gladstar • herbalism • medicinal plants • herb ecology
For over 30 years, Rosemary has been sharing her wisdom and knowledge of herbs and educating gardeners and natural healers alike about the power of plants for healing.
family herbal • rosemary gladstar • herbalism • medicinal plants • herb ecology
Top 10 Herb Garden Catalogs
Here are recommendations for 10 of the top catalogs that every herb enthusiast should have a copy of.
herb catalogs • garden catalogs • nursery center catalogs • plant catalogs • mail order nursery
Here are recommendations for 10 of the top catalogs that every herb enthusiast should have a copy of.
herb catalogs • garden catalogs • nursery center catalogs • plant catalogs • mail order nursery
Arhus, Denmark's Old Town
Den Gamle By is an outdoor museum with actors, homes, stores, restaurants, cafes, and exhibitions designed to demonstrate what life was like in centuries gone by.
den gamle by • arhus • arhus old town • denmark outdoor museum • denmark
Den Gamle By is an outdoor museum with actors, homes, stores, restaurants, cafes, and exhibitions designed to demonstrate what life was like in centuries gone by.
den gamle by • arhus • arhus old town • denmark outdoor museum • denmark
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II reveals the medicinal virtues of this unusual plant.
burdock • arctium • great burdock • burrs • medicinal uses
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II reveals the medicinal virtues of this unusual plant.
burdock • arctium • great burdock • burrs • medicinal uses
Monkshood, Mint and Marigolds
If you're interested in organic herbs, and want to identify monkshood, find out about marigolds or learn how to control mint, then check out Jekka's Complete Herb Book.
jekka's complete herb book • growing organic herbs • monkshood • moroccan mint • marigolds
If you're interested in organic herbs, and want to identify monkshood, find out about marigolds or learn how to control mint, then check out Jekka's Complete Herb Book.
jekka's complete herb book • growing organic herbs • monkshood • moroccan mint • marigolds
Nutraceuticals and Disease Prevention
This week we continue our series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention by looking at the use of nutraceuticals or herbs as medicine and for disease prevention. Information, precautions, and the low-down on this popular way to treat and prevent sickness in your family.
nutrition • nutraceuticals • herbs • herbology • herbal medicine
This week we continue our series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention by looking at the use of nutraceuticals or herbs as medicine and for disease prevention. Information, precautions, and the low-down on this popular way to treat and prevent sickness in your family.
nutrition • nutraceuticals • herbs • herbology • herbal medicine
Spices and Health
Full of antioxidant and anti-bacterial powers, spices can help lower blood sugar levels, aid digestion, lower high blood pressure and may have anti-cancer properties.
spice and health • health benefits ginger • cumin health benefits • cloves fight bacteria • paprika high in betacarotene
Full of antioxidant and anti-bacterial powers, spices can help lower blood sugar levels, aid digestion, lower high blood pressure and may have anti-cancer properties.
spice and health • health benefits ginger • cumin health benefits • cloves fight bacteria • paprika high in betacarotene
Uses of Chamomile
Chamomile has historically been used as a holistic medicine, topical analgesic and good-luck herb. Read on for more information!
chamomile • holistic medicine • chamomile tea • safe tonics • upset stomach
Chamomile has historically been used as a holistic medicine, topical analgesic and good-luck herb. Read on for more information!
chamomile • holistic medicine • chamomile tea • safe tonics • upset stomach
Volunteer on an Organic Farm
You can learn the basics of sustainable farming by exploring internship and volunteer opportunities with these organizations.
volunteer programs • organic farm • organic farming • volunteer opportunities • volunteer organizations
You can learn the basics of sustainable farming by exploring internship and volunteer opportunities with these organizations.
volunteer programs • organic farm • organic farming • volunteer opportunities • volunteer organizations
5 Top Spas in Scottsdale, Arizona
A Golfer's Massage is among the treatments at top Scottsdale spas like the Phoenician, Four Seasons Resort, CopperWynd Resort, Sanctuary Spa and Spa at Camelback Inn.
top spas in scottsdale near phoenix • arizona • phoenician centre for well-being • four seasons resort golfer's massage • copperwynd
A Golfer's Massage is among the treatments at top Scottsdale spas like the Phoenician, Four Seasons Resort, CopperWynd Resort, Sanctuary Spa and Spa at Camelback Inn.
top spas in scottsdale near phoenix • arizona • phoenician centre for well-being • four seasons resort golfer's massage • copperwynd
A Stroll in the Cold
Notes on a brisk winters' day in Colonial Williamsburg.
colonial williamsburg • colonial gardening • colonial gardeners
Notes on a brisk winters' day in Colonial Williamsburg.
colonial williamsburg • colonial gardening • colonial gardeners
Agni Nakshatram
Perhaps the only Hindu festival to be celebrated in May is Agni Nakshatram. This is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is celebrated with pomp at the sacred town of Palani.
agni nakshatram • lord murugan • shiva • parvati • subramaniam
Perhaps the only Hindu festival to be celebrated in May is Agni Nakshatram. This is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is celebrated with pomp at the sacred town of Palani.
agni nakshatram • lord murugan • shiva • parvati • subramaniam
Agriculture of Indigenous Tribes
Oft-cantankerous Archeology has greatly assisted in the quest to understand early Native American agriculture.
agriculture • indigenous efforts at • archeology and • early evidence of • corn
Oft-cantankerous Archeology has greatly assisted in the quest to understand early Native American agriculture.
agriculture • indigenous efforts at • archeology and • early evidence of • corn
Aloe: An Herb for Summer
Treat summer sunburn and skin irritations with natural aloe!
aloe vera • sunburn • poison ivy • natural remedies • mosquito bites
Treat summer sunburn and skin irritations with natural aloe!
aloe vera • sunburn • poison ivy • natural remedies • mosquito bites
Chinese Herbs May Help Lower Cholesterol
Given increasing concerns over the side effects of some cholesterol medications, Traditional Chinese Medicine may offer safer options for those with high cholesterol.
high ldl and triglycerides • hdl cholesterol • traditional chinese medicine • herbs to lower cholesterol levels • medication side effects
Given increasing concerns over the side effects of some cholesterol medications, Traditional Chinese Medicine may offer safer options for those with high cholesterol.
high ldl and triglycerides • hdl cholesterol • traditional chinese medicine • herbs to lower cholesterol levels • medication side effects
Chronic Inflammation
Chronic inflammation can contribute to many serious health conditions. There are many natural methods to reduce inflammation in the body.
chronic inflammation • natural medicine • food • healing • diet
Chronic inflammation can contribute to many serious health conditions. There are many natural methods to reduce inflammation in the body.
chronic inflammation • natural medicine • food • healing • diet
Earth Diver
The Earth Diver creation story tells of animals who brought land to the ancient world
earth diver • creation stories • native american • animal spirits • council of animals
The Earth Diver creation story tells of animals who brought land to the ancient world
earth diver • creation stories • native american • animal spirits • council of animals
Gardening Keeps Kids Healthy
Backyard gardening is a healing activity for children and adults and it helps them reconnect with nature.
gardens keep kids healthy • gardens benefit children • tips for gardening with kids • gardening with kids • reconnect with nature
Backyard gardening is a healing activity for children and adults and it helps them reconnect with nature.
gardens keep kids healthy • gardens benefit children • tips for gardening with kids • gardening with kids • reconnect with nature
Hedge Witch
Ancient followers of earth-based spirituality who were the precursors to our modern day herbalists.
hedge witch • witchcraft • wise woman • paganism • history of witchcraft
Ancient followers of earth-based spirituality who were the precursors to our modern day herbalists.
hedge witch • witchcraft • wise woman • paganism • history of witchcraft
Herbal Medicine - will it sustain exploitation?
Awareness about herbal medicine and its usefulness is on the increase. The problem now is with the conservation and efficient reproduction of the raw material - the herbal plants.
herbal medicine • raw materials • india • herbal plants
Awareness about herbal medicine and its usefulness is on the increase. The problem now is with the conservation and efficient reproduction of the raw material - the herbal plants.
herbal medicine • raw materials • india • herbal plants
History and Culture of Soapwort
Soapwort has a long history as a beneficial, natural, cleansing agent.
history and culture of herbs • saponaria officionalis • has bouncing bet • bruisewort • farewell summer
Soapwort has a long history as a beneficial, natural, cleansing agent.
history and culture of herbs • saponaria officionalis • has bouncing bet • bruisewort • farewell summer
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