Herbal Lore

Ellen Lord

Medicinal information and uses for plants you may consider spices or ornamentals.

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The power of peppermint

Ever wonder why restaurants give out after-dinner mints?
Peppermint is one very versatile herb - aiding digestion, sinusitis, fever and motion sickness, just to name a few.

Eucalyptus

Habitat of the Australian Koala bear and the main ingredient of cough remedies.

(Not so) Common Mallow

"Whoseoever shall take a spoonful of the mallows shall that day be free from all diseases that may come to him." -- Old Folk Legend

Bountiful Basil

Basil's bounty ranges from relief of gastrointestinal problems to repelling flies and mosquitoes!

Black Elder

You can get more than wine from the elderberry!

The Mighty Oak

Discover the many medicinal uses of this mighty tree's bark, fruit and flowers!

Rose Hips; The Forgotten Beauty of Roses

There's more to a rose than just its beauty!

Fantastic Fennel

Fennel is used for gastrointestinal complaints, PMS, and poor appetite.

Nasturtium: A delicious, medicinal, ornamental flower

A delicious medicinal remedy, nasturtium is an effective treatment for topical and internal bacterial infections.

Praise for Parsley

Besides being tasty, parsley is also used to delay inebriation! Read all about it.

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