Articles related to "Medicinal Plants"
Saving Medicinal Plants From Extinction
Traditional healing methods based on local native plants have come back into use throughout the world while increasing land use is reducing botanical biodiversity.
medicinal plant conservation • botanical gardens • extinction of native plant species • traditional health care • excessive harvesting
Traditional healing methods based on local native plants have come back into use throughout the world while increasing land use is reducing botanical biodiversity.
medicinal plant conservation • botanical gardens • extinction of native plant species • traditional health care • excessive harvesting
An Alternate Route to a Healthy Liver
A New? Old Drug For Liver Health. Studies for the last 40 years both in the US and Europe have shown some remarkable results from taking Milk Thistle.
milk thistle • liver • liver disease • homeopathic healing • plants as medicine
A New? Old Drug For Liver Health. Studies for the last 40 years both in the US and Europe have shown some remarkable results from taking Milk Thistle.
milk thistle • liver • liver disease • homeopathic healing • plants as medicine
Dyeing with *Butter and Eggs * (toadflax)
Toadflax is a common wild herb in Eurpe and North America. Besides herbal uses it also makes a nice yellow dye. Pick some and try it.
dye • dyeing • herb • toadflax • lineria
Toadflax is a common wild herb in Eurpe and North America. Besides herbal uses it also makes a nice yellow dye. Pick some and try it.
dye • dyeing • herb • toadflax • lineria
Environmental Odds and Ends
This article reviews one man's Mississippi River cleanup and The Nature Conservancy's Adopt An Acre program.
mississippi river • clean up • chad pregracke • adopt-an-acre • rain forest
This article reviews one man's Mississippi River cleanup and The Nature Conservancy's Adopt An Acre program.
mississippi river • clean up • chad pregracke • adopt-an-acre • rain forest
Lady Barbara's Garden of Dreams
Some daydreaming about how I'd live in my own perfect world.
herbs • grdens • weeds • medicinal plants • wild foods
Some daydreaming about how I'd live in my own perfect world.
herbs • grdens • weeds • medicinal plants • wild foods
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
Medicinal Plants - Sage
Sage: Spice or medicine?
sage • medicinal plants • alternative healing • green pharmacy • garden pharmacy
Sage: Spice or medicine?
sage • medicinal plants • alternative healing • green pharmacy • garden pharmacy
Native Remedies
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.
indigenous medicine • native remedies • aboriginal medicine • medicinal plants • native medicinal plants
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.
indigenous medicine • native remedies • aboriginal medicine • medicinal plants • native medicinal plants
The Zuni People and Their Medicinal Plants
Last week I wrote about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. And as I pointed out, though there was obviously a lot of shamanism going on, Matilda noted, "...they had many legitimate plant medicines..."
the zuni people and their medicinal plants • gregg m. pasterick • botany • wildflowers of norht america • ecology
Last week I wrote about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. And as I pointed out, though there was obviously a lot of shamanism going on, Matilda noted, "...they had many legitimate plant medicines..."
the zuni people and their medicinal plants • gregg m. pasterick • botany • wildflowers of norht america • ecology
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
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.
yarrow • achillea • wound healing • stop bleeding • medicinal plants
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.
yarrow • achillea • wound healing • stop bleeding • medicinal plants
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
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
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
La Purisima Concepcion Mission
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.
california state park system • junipero serra • santa barbara county • franciscan settlements in new world • lompoc
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.
california state park system • junipero serra • santa barbara county • franciscan settlements in new world • lompoc
Medicinal, Food Plants in Winter
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.
edible medicinal plants • herbs leaves stay green under snow • chickweed vitamins • self-heal • heal all
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.
edible medicinal plants • herbs leaves stay green under snow • chickweed vitamins • self-heal • heal all
Stinging Nettle
Although painful to the touch, stinging nettle is a nourishing edible plant and an important component of the herbal medicine chest.
stinging nettle • wood nettle • wild edibles • herb • trace minerals
Although painful to the touch, stinging nettle is a nourishing edible plant and an important component of the herbal medicine chest.
stinging nettle • wood nettle • wild edibles • herb • trace minerals
TCM Uses for Endangered Magnolia
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.
endangered medicinal plants • magnolia flower and bark • traditional chinese medicine • cancer treatment • antidepressant
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.
endangered medicinal plants • magnolia flower and bark • traditional chinese medicine • cancer treatment • antidepressant
The Mint Family
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.
mint • plant identification • labiaceae • medicinal plants • sedative herbs
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.
mint • plant identification • labiaceae • medicinal plants • sedative herbs
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
A Brief Study of Ethnobotany
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.
study of ethnobotany • definition of botany • medicinal plant use • indigenous and native tribes • use of plants in medicine
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.
study of ethnobotany • definition of botany • medicinal plant use • indigenous and native tribes • use of plants in medicine
Daring Dandelions
I can see those eyebrows raising now! Most commentary on this brilliant little yellow gem tends toward ridding ourselves of what is sadly considered more of a pesky presence in the lawn, when in fact, Dandelions are one of the most beneficial plants we could welcome into our gardens! Read on to discover why...
dandelion • weed • herb • herbal • herbalist
I can see those eyebrows raising now! Most commentary on this brilliant little yellow gem tends toward ridding ourselves of what is sadly considered more of a pesky presence in the lawn, when in fact, Dandelions are one of the most beneficial plants we could welcome into our gardens! Read on to discover why...
dandelion • weed • herb • herbal • herbalist
Daring Dandelions Part Deux
There are SO many benefits to dandelions, of course there's a Part Two! Including the dandelion recipes you've been waiting for....
dandelion • herbalism • herb • herbal • herbalist
There are SO many benefits to dandelions, of course there's a Part Two! Including the dandelion recipes you've been waiting for....
dandelion • herbalism • herb • herbal • herbalist
Green Tea - The Noble Leaf
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.
green tea • herbal • medicinal • plant • antioxidant
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.
green tea • herbal • medicinal • plant • antioxidant
Edible Green Plants of Winter
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?
garlic mustard • onion grass • field garlic • wintercress • foraging wild edibles
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?
garlic mustard • onion grass • field garlic • wintercress • foraging wild edibles
Poisonous and Aggressive Plants
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.
poison ivy • thorns • brambles • irritating oil • poison oak
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.
poison ivy • thorns • brambles • irritating oil • poison oak
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
Gardening Books for Holiday Gifts
When it comes to choosing gifts for gardeners, the local bookstore can provide one-stop shopping. For them, gardening books and ones on related subjects are a perfect choice.
holiday gifts • garden books • stephanie hainsfurther • hobby house press • american clematis society
When it comes to choosing gifts for gardeners, the local bookstore can provide one-stop shopping. For them, gardening books and ones on related subjects are a perfect choice.
holiday gifts • garden books • stephanie hainsfurther • hobby house press • american clematis society
GIFTS FOR GARDENERS
Choosing gifts for gardeners isn't hard. These folks are easy to please. For the most part, gardening gifts are affordable.
gardening gifts • christmas gifts • holiday gifts • my garden guide gold • plant society gift memberships
Choosing gifts for gardeners isn't hard. These folks are easy to please. For the most part, gardening gifts are affordable.
gardening gifts • christmas gifts • holiday gifts • my garden guide gold • plant society gift memberships
Chimps are not Chumps
A brief overview of the ability of chimpanzees to use natural medicine.
chimpanzees • medicine • great apes
A brief overview of the ability of chimpanzees to use natural medicine.
chimpanzees • medicine • great apes
Biodynamics at Comte Cathare
A caring winemaker in Southern France talks about his passionate adventure producing organic wines in Languedoc.
biodynamics. lunar cycles. affect on crops and s
A caring winemaker in Southern France talks about his passionate adventure producing organic wines in Languedoc.
biodynamics. lunar cycles. affect on crops and s
Dandelions for Dinner
The dandelion is more than a bothersome weed. Throughout history, it has been known as food, medicine and drink.
dandelion wine • dandelion greens • foraging wild foods • coffee substitute • nutritional value of dandelions
The dandelion is more than a bothersome weed. Throughout history, it has been known as food, medicine and drink.
dandelion wine • dandelion greens • foraging wild foods • coffee substitute • nutritional value of dandelions
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Mullein is an easy plant to identify, with its towering flower stalks and thick leaves like flannel that stay green even in winter.
mullein • verbascum • plant torch • hand drill • herbal smoking mixture
Mullein is an easy plant to identify, with its towering flower stalks and thick leaves like flannel that stay green even in winter.
mullein • verbascum • plant torch • hand drill • herbal smoking mixture
Ninth Annual European Union Green Week Conference
Climate Change: Act and Adapt is theme for the 2009 Green Week Conference, with sessions emphasizing EU climate policy and a vision of a carbon free society by 2050.
green week conference • eu meeting in brussels • climate change • renewable energy • carbon neutral european union
Climate Change: Act and Adapt is theme for the 2009 Green Week Conference, with sessions emphasizing EU climate policy and a vision of a carbon free society by 2050.
green week conference • eu meeting in brussels • climate change • renewable energy • carbon neutral european union
The Composite Family
The Composites have floral parts consisting of multiple tiny flowers--complete with minuscule pistil, stamens, petals, and sepals--merged into one head or disk.
composite family • plant identification • dandelion • echinacea • thistle
The Composites have floral parts consisting of multiple tiny flowers--complete with minuscule pistil, stamens, petals, and sepals--merged into one head or disk.
composite family • plant identification • dandelion • echinacea • thistle
Understanding the Mind of the Black Bear
Understanding how a black bear thinks; the four maxims of a black bear's existence.
black bear • hibernation
Understanding how a black bear thinks; the four maxims of a black bear's existence.
black bear • hibernation
What's in a Name? Taxonomy
Plant names can be frustrating, especially the scientific names (botanical epithets or binomials) and especially when those change once you've finally gotten them to stick in your brain. Why are they important? Where did they come from? And, why do they change all the time? Join me on a journey of discovery.
plant names • scientific names • botanical epithet • binomial • compton
Plant names can be frustrating, especially the scientific names (botanical epithets or binomials) and especially when those change once you've finally gotten them to stick in your brain. Why are they important? Where did they come from? And, why do they change all the time? Join me on a journey of discovery.
plant names • scientific names • botanical epithet • binomial • compton
A Brief Guide to Dill
Dill is a herb which has a long history of use both medicinally and culinary; its associations with both witchcraft and the bible indicate its diversity of use.
the herb dill • history of dill • uses of dill • identifying the herb dill • medicinal use of the plant dill
Dill is a herb which has a long history of use both medicinally and culinary; its associations with both witchcraft and the bible indicate its diversity of use.
the herb dill • history of dill • uses of dill • identifying the herb dill • medicinal use of the plant dill
Acid-Alkaline Balance
Diet and nutrition play a key role in this balance, and if the body is not able to compensate for an unbalanced diet, the body's internal environment becomes compromised.
acid-alkaline balance • acid-base balance • zone of optimal health • alkaline foods • acidic foods
Diet and nutrition play a key role in this balance, and if the body is not able to compensate for an unbalanced diet, the body's internal environment becomes compromised.
acid-alkaline balance • acid-base balance • zone of optimal health • alkaline foods • acidic foods
Activities in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Although Guayaquil is the commercial center of Ecuador, there are five attractions which offer any visitor a cultural and historical perspective.
guayaqil travel • ecuador travel • malecon • guayaquil parks • guayaquil tourism
Although Guayaquil is the commercial center of Ecuador, there are five attractions which offer any visitor a cultural and historical perspective.
guayaqil travel • ecuador travel • malecon • guayaquil parks • guayaquil tourism
Ancient History of Scented Gardens
Gardens have been common for thousands of years in one form or another; Ancient Persia, Egypt, the Greeks and the Romans heavily influenced the scents of today's gardens.
ancient history of scented gardens • history of aromatic gardens • egyptian use of aromatic gardens • greek and roman use of aromatic gardens • use of aromatic plants
Gardens have been common for thousands of years in one form or another; Ancient Persia, Egypt, the Greeks and the Romans heavily influenced the scents of today's gardens.
ancient history of scented gardens • history of aromatic gardens • egyptian use of aromatic gardens • greek and roman use of aromatic gardens • use of aromatic plants
Aromatherapy and Botany
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils; essential oils are derived from plants so it is wise to take the time to understand botany before studying aromatherapy.
aromatherapy and botany • how understanding botany can help in the study of • why plants have aromas • where plants store essential oils • the connection between botany and aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils; essential oils are derived from plants so it is wise to take the time to understand botany before studying aromatherapy.
aromatherapy and botany • how understanding botany can help in the study of • why plants have aromas • where plants store essential oils • the connection between botany and aromatherapy
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part III
There are just a few more things to say about burdock, and it may amuse you to know who said them! I've also included two easy recipes that feature this interesting, albeit stubborn, herb.
burdock • arctium • burr • herbal recipes • quotes
There are just a few more things to say about burdock, and it may amuse you to know who said them! I've also included two easy recipes that feature this interesting, albeit stubborn, herb.
burdock • arctium • burr • herbal recipes • quotes
Cilantro Alternative
The traditional coriander or cilantro is notorious for bolting (going to seed) even before enough leaves are harvested to make it worthwhile.
long coriander • culantro • cilantro • recao • herb gardening
The traditional coriander or cilantro is notorious for bolting (going to seed) even before enough leaves are harvested to make it worthwhile.
long coriander • culantro • cilantro • recao • herb gardening
Flowers Our Grandmothers Grew
Are you growing these lovely old time nostalgic flowers? Many terrific old roses, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and flowering vines have stood the test of time!
heirloom flower • old fashioned flower • antique flower • historic flower garden • heritage plant
Are you growing these lovely old time nostalgic flowers? Many terrific old roses, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and flowering vines have stood the test of time!
heirloom flower • old fashioned flower • antique flower • historic flower garden • heritage plant
Freegans Are Radical Recyclers
Freegans recover a multitude of items besides food when foraging. They find furniture and appliances that they can use or repair which prevents less landfill pollution.
freegans • dumpster diving • community gardening • pollution • environment protection
Freegans recover a multitude of items besides food when foraging. They find furniture and appliances that they can use or repair which prevents less landfill pollution.
freegans • dumpster diving • community gardening • pollution • environment protection
Goldenseal's Golden Season
The history, folklore, and uses of goldenseal.
goldenseal • golden seal • hydrastis canadensis
The history, folklore, and uses of goldenseal.
goldenseal • golden seal • hydrastis canadensis
Got Boots? Looking for Adventure?
As I write this, the sun is shining deceptively. It's almost 42 degrees outside...I think--I wish--it's much warmer. I've got a bad case of spring fever, and the advertisement for the "Hocking Outback Trail Adventure" in my Buckeye Trail Association newsletter is definitely making it worse. Are you ready for adventure?
old man's cave • hocking • hocking hills • ohio • stresing
As I write this, the sun is shining deceptively. It's almost 42 degrees outside...I think--I wish--it's much warmer. I've got a bad case of spring fever, and the advertisement for the "Hocking Outback Trail Adventure" in my Buckeye Trail Association newsletter is definitely making it worse. Are you ready for adventure?
old man's cave • hocking • hocking hills • ohio • stresing
Herbal Healing Tips and Tricks
Herbal healing may sound like a New Age fad, but in truth it's a time-honored practice. Herbal healing can be an easy at-home alternative to relieve many minor ills.
herbal healing • tips • trick • at-home remedies • easy
Herbal healing may sound like a New Age fad, but in truth it's a time-honored practice. Herbal healing can be an easy at-home alternative to relieve many minor ills.
herbal healing • tips • trick • at-home remedies • easy
Herbalism
Herbalism is the use of plants to cure human ailments. This has been part of society from early times. It may help explain why herbs continue to be such popular garden plants.
herbalism • sumeria • shen-nung • ebers papyrus • yellow emperor's classic
Herbalism is the use of plants to cure human ailments. This has been part of society from early times. It may help explain why herbs continue to be such popular garden plants.
herbalism • sumeria • shen-nung • ebers papyrus • yellow emperor's classic
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