Articles related to "Medicinal Plant Use"

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Common foxglove has a long history of medicinal use in Europe and is a popular cottage garden flower; however, foxglove is also poisonous and should be used with care.

Traditional Indigenous medicine is a vast and complex specialist field, often plundered by corporate pirates and new age novices. Personal use only - do not exploit.

At least a quarter of the prescriptions written in the United States contain at least one product that has been derived from a plant.

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

Infusions made from common household spices can alleviate the symptoms of everyday ailments.

Wildflower folklore reveals a curious blend of keen observation and misinformation about the uses of wild plants for medicinal and epicurean purposes.

Yarrow, which blooms at the height of summer, is a hot-weather plant that can treat wounds instantly and help cool down the body, just as it lowers winter fevers.

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.

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.

One of the ginseng species used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb is a target for poachers who may wipe out the wild species and reduce wild-simulated harvests.

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.

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.

If the medical bandwagon has not completely infiltrated everyday life and herbal cures and infusions are still a part of your regimen, try out the following remedies

An integrated conservation project is training scientists, assesses Madagascar's biodiversity and supports efforts to ensure sustainable socioeconomic development.

The eleventh of 21 missions established by Padre Junipero Serra in what now is the U.S.A. provides an authentic look into the history of early day California.

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.

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.

Natural products abound in the French Alps where plants, herbs and organic food offer a healthy alternative in harmony with the environment.

Although painful to the touch, stinging nettle is a nourishing edible plant and an important component of the herbal medicine chest.

Potential antidepressant and anti-cancer value may be lost as many species of magnolia are endangered. Also used for hypertension, amoebic dysentery and chest congestion.

Plant identification can seem overwhelming when the novice is faced with the multitude of species, but learning about plant families can speed up the process.

In ancient Pompeii, Italian perfumes were made from many flowers and plants; unlike today's synthetic fragrances, ancient perfumery making used all natural materials.

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.

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.

With its roots in botany, ethnobotany has recently become a focus of interest since the renewed interest in medicinal plant use; however, its origins date back centuries.

Acai is often labelled as a superfood with an impressive list of health benefits. Although many claims are unproven it does have a long history as a medicinal plant.

In a 545-acre park near Williamsburg, Virginia, American Beautyberry comes into fruit in late summer and the purple berries feed wildlife through the end of the year.

Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) is a stream side medicinal plant also noted for its large leaves and red berries. It makes a beautiful addition to a wetland garden.

Sri Lanka's mix of lowland tropical climate and cool hill country temperatures makes for successful propagation of different varieties of stunning flowering plant species

Help your heart, protect your skin and boost your immunity - the medicinal effects of this ancient herb make it one of nature's greatest promoters of health & longevity.

Marjoram has been used as a folk remedy, culinary herb, fragrance and medicine; today, sweet marjoram essential oil has a number of uses and properties in aromatherapy.

Provide a winter food source for birds, and add color to an otherwise drab winter landscape with these three shrubs.

Known for its sweet, exotic flavor in Indian and other cuisines, tamarind is also used for the digestive system and to reduce fevers, inflammation and arthritis pain.

Was drug use a common and accepted pastime in ancient cultures? According to Dr. Hillman it was, and in "The Chemical Muse," the author makes his case.

Commonly known as bloodwort, soldier's woundwort, milfoil, or nosebleed, yarrow has been used as a healing agent for thousands of years.

The vile tasting boneset herb plant was one of the most hated yet most widely used medicinal plants of early America and well into the 20th century.

There are plenty of edible greens in the warm months of the year, but what is there to eat in the wild when the ground freezes and most plants are dead or dormant?

Discover facts about trembling aspen trees, including that aspen trees are one of the earth's largest organisms. Learn some uses of aspen wood. See aspen tree photos.

As the winter dreariness descends, it's time for gardeners to cheer things up by ordering some colorful and uplifting garden mail order catalogues.

Oregon grape is more closely related to holly than it is to grapes; it has a long history of medicinal uses among indigenous peoples and Eclectic physicians.

Many plants have been used in witchcraft and ancient magic for casting spells; herbs which have been used for love spells include basil, fennel and lovage.

Plants with thorns or irritating oils may not endear themselves to humans, but they are nature's way of trying to reclaim disturbed areas and return them to wilderness.

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.