Articles related to "Spring Tonic"



Dandelion
Traditionally, dandelion leaves are eaten as a spring tonic, to gently cleanse the body with the change of seasons, but they are also edible in summer and fall.
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Herbs for Spring Tonics
Throughout history, plants have helped humans to cycle with the seasons. Spring tonics help people shed winter's mantle and prepare for increased activity levels.
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Nutritious Spring Tonics!
Now that Spring is in full swing, it's time to clear your body and mind of winter residues and blocks, and prepare for the active warm days ahead. We offer some time-honored tips on pampering yourself and your family with simple natural spring tonics from Mother Earth's pantry. Enjoy!
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Spring Tonic for Lakes and Ponds
Melt water in the spring transports oxygen deep into lakes and ponds, stirs up nutrients from the bottom, and removes carbon dioxide and built up metabolic wastes.
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SRW Tip#5: Fertilizing Roses for Spring Flush
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Make Easter a Family Togetherness Time
Easter happens in all climates since it's based on the calendar, not the weather. Families can celebrate spring fun without breaking the budget.
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Milk Thistle
Milk thistle is not only a popular medicinal herb, but can be a striking addition to the herb garden.
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The Pie Plant -- Rhubarb!
Experiences with found rhubarb plants.
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A Springtime Supper
An invitation to a celebration of Spring! Recipes for Creamed Sorrel Soup, Springtime Salad, and Dandelion Quiche.
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Comfrey, the Miracle Herb
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.
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Don't Fight the Dandelions, Use Them as Medicine
Dandelions heal and cleanse, but their milky juice also attacks cells which are foreign to the body, thus getting get rid of warts and calluses. Third article in the series on dandelions.
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Hot Sauce Recipes and Nurturing Hot Pepper Plants.
Nurturing Hot Pepper and Tomato plants along in early summer. Also a great do-it-yourself Hot Sauce recipe. You may not ever buy hot sauces from the store again...
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Medicinal Pansies
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.
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Nutrition From The Wilds
Gathering new Spring plants has been a human tradition since time began. In modern times, it is a ritual that few have experienced. It is so much "easier" to go to the store, but what experiences are lost. Get in touch with what nature offers you and your family freely - and packed with nutrition!
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Chervil
This aromatic annual herb's seeds were found in a basket in King Tut's tomb!
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Glossary of Herbal Actions, Bitter - Expectorant
Cathartic, cholagogue, diaphoretic? These are herbal terms that tell the herbalist which herbs will treat or relieve certain conditions. Discover their meanings here.
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Invigorating Watercress
The history, folklore, and uses of watercress.
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Just Around The Corner
Dreary old March requires a little brightening up. Try these flowering houseplants to chase away that late winter cabin fever and bring a hint of spring indoors.
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Sage: Savory and "Saviour"
The history and uses of sage
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Sassafras--My Money Tree!
Sassafras, an intriguing decidious understory tree, is not only distinctive with its mitten-like leaves, and aromatic properties, but it's also my money tree! Having sassafras trees growing in my woods is like having money in the bank.
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Sassafras: Spice of Spring
The history, folklore, and uses of sassafras
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Small Fruits For Cold Climates
Norhtern gardeners don't have to limit themselves to strawberries. There are other small fruits that will survive our winters.
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Top Ten Edible Weeds for the Kitchen
Learn about edible weeds that can be added to a variety of recipes. Most of these weeds can be purchased from garden centers as either established plants or seed packets.
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Wild Violets: City Herbs, Part Two
Welcome this emisary of Spring! Violets bring food, medicine and beauty into our lives. Recipes, links, and a tangent or two.
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Ageless Agrimony
From coughs to combating sleeplessness, the medicinal and magical properties of Agrimony have lasted through the ages. Find out why...
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Herbal Uses of Sassafras in Southwest Louisiana
Native Americans have gifted Cajun Louisiana with ancient traditions of natural healing using the Sassafras officinale tree and elder residents retain that knowledge.
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The Downtrodden Dandelion
Our best-known weed is supremely nourishing and a Mother's Day Classic
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Elder Wisdom and Elderberry Wine
When they told you as a child to listen to your Elders, I think they meant the trees. With such a fascinating history of lore and generations of use, this herbal remedy has a lot to say for itself. Take a moment for a little Elder Wisdom...
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