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The herbal properties of Peppermint have long been known to be effective for a range of health conditions and body treatments.

Refreshing in foods, beverages and potpourris, mint is one of the most invasive garden plants, taking over whole beds unless contained.

Peppermint essential oil is an ancient oil which has been in use for thousands of years; it has many useful properties in aromatherapy today.

Using essential oils in the later years of life can help with a number of problems; aromatherapy is an aid to both physical and mental problems of advancing years.

The use of aromatherapy for babies is a natural solution which has been in use, in one form or another, for centuries, enjoying a return to popularity in recent times.

The safety of using aromatic oils in aromatherapy when expecting a child is much debated; however, it is possible to use essential oils for pregnancy if used correctly.

The pungent aromas of certain plants indicate the presence of volatile oils that have specific effects on the human body.

These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.

Herb gardens in Ancient Rome would have been filled with culinary herbs. Here's what to plant in your Roman herb garden.

Learn how to grow aquatic mint, zebra rush, and water celery in one spectacular pot!

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.

Prepare ultimately delectable gourmet dishes with herbs, vegetables and spices harvested from your own gourmet seasoning garden or gourmet kitchen garden.

Planting containers with children can be a fun time shared with parents as well as a learning experience.

Author of Jekka's Complete Herb Book, Jekka McVicar presented a rereleased book on cooking with flowers in 2003. Here's a dip into the coverage and currency of the book.

Essential oils can improve thinking by carrying oxygen to the brain and stimulating brain centers for learning - improving writing, work, and test marks.

Many women experience common problems during menopause; essential oils can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of menopausal women and promote better health.

These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.

These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.

Migraine help may be no further away than your kitchen. Nature has provided a wealth of alternative remedies for migraines, including cayenne, peppermint, and ginger.

These water garden plants are both edible and unique. Grow these herbs to add flavor to a pond or wetland garden or expand a vegetable patch.

Learn about the old wives' tales and magical associations of certain herbs.

Essential oils are powerful healing tools that can really help you soothe the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's auto-immune thyroiditis.

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.

Not all essential oils are suitable for aromatherapy use; active chemical components make some essential oils dangerous to use. Some oils should be used with caution.

Design a perfect tiny fairy theme garden for flower fairies or flower faeries. Plant favorite fairy flowers, add the best fairy toys, treasures and trinkets.

Herb gardening isn't limited to gardens and yards with full sun. There are many herbs that thrive in the shade.

Those new to the world of growing and cooking with herbs are well advised to start with mint.

Peppermint oil has found sundry uses in our world, including candies, gums, beverages, ice creams, toothpastes and herbal medicines. But an overdose can be lethal.

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

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

Tussie Mussies were exchanged between Victorian sweethearts expressing secret love messages; a gift of a traditional Valentine flower posy is both unique and personal.

Plants and herbs have had both medicinal and and perfumery uses for thousands of years; extraction of oils from the plant began in the still room.

Why grow spearmint? Its strong taste and smell are great for recipes, its medicinal benefits are hard to beat, and there is the ease with which it can grow!