My baked Quail and veggies recipe calls for basic veggies, some herbs, olive oil, and a good batch of quail!
Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus. Other Common Names: Red raspberry, European red raspberry, wild raspberry, hallon (Swedish), hindbær (Danish), Himbeere (German), framboise (French). Habitat: The plant is endemic to Europe and temperate parts of Asia, and has been naturalized in North America. Description: Raspberry is in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is a 1 to 2 meters high half shrub with both annual and biennial shoots. The annual shoots are without branches and flowerless with dark red, brush-shaped thorns. Every other year the shoots become branched and produce flowers. Leaves are green on top and silvery white on the underside. The
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), or American Skullcap, is a beloved herb amongst Western herbalists and herbal medicine enthusiasts. Herbalist 7Song calls it a “gateway herb” because of its ability to demonstrate to the general public how powerful herbs can be.1 It boasts an undeniable effectiveness in reducing stress and nourishing the nervous system. Etymology & Botany Skullcap
Coriander went from ancient staple to persona non grata.
A simple recipe for how to make hawthorn tincture using berries and vodka. Hawthorn is a red berry that gently supports heart health, and that you can forage for in autumn. You can use the volume ingredient measurements in this folk method tincture or use the 1:2 ratio measurements in the notes below. Scale the recipe up or down to suit your needs.
Botanical Name: Scutellaria baicalensis. Other Common Names: Huang qin, baikal, baical skullcap root, scute, scutellaria. Habitat: Chinese skullcap is native to eastern Asia. It thrives on sunny, grassy slopes in higher elevations. The plant grows well in sandy, rocky soils and needs full sun. It prefers dry soils and does well in cultivated planting beds. Plant Description: This perennial grows to a height of 0.3 meters and a width of 0.3 meters. It has narrow, single erect stems with many 2.5 centimeter bluish-purple flowers. The plant is anchored by a skinless, yellow root. Plant Parts Used: The root of Chinese
A handy key to the herbs of witchcraft. Each of the herbs listed has its own character and magickal properties. They are revealed to the Witch through study, meditation, and practice. For this glossary, we’ve limited the description of each herb to a few words. Many herbs have their own articles with more in-depth info
One natural and proven-effective treatment for stress, anxiety and depression is a little-known category of herbs called nervines, which help to modulate—or balance—our nervous system.
Botanical Name: Anemone hepatica, Hepatica nobilis. Other Common Names: Kidneywort, liverwort, liverleaf, liverflower, American liverwort, roundlobe hepatica, Leberblümchen (German), hepática (Spanish), skógarblámi (Icelandic), hépatique à trois lobes (French), blåsippa (Swedish). Habitat: The plant is found mainly in Europe. Other species of hepatica can be found in East Asia and North America. Description: Hepatica is a perennial plant of the Ranunculaceae ( or crowfoot family). The green leaves have three thick and hairless lobes. The leaves stay green through winter. The plant blooms in winter or early spring and the flowers can be blue, purple or white. The leaves and flowers
Every plant is made up of a combination of natural chemicals, called constituents, which have a function for the plant and may also affect the human body.
The alchemilla vulgaris that is otherwise called Lady’s mantle, is somewhat of a herb which develops from April to August. This sort of…
T(caps) his Mediterranean native herb also sometimes called a starflower, and bee bread. It is used for medicinal purposes as well as ma...
Learn how to take an Ayurvedic approach to recognizing burnout and even more importantly, ways in which you can call upon herbs to rebuild from burnout.
Plantain weed has been called "life medicine". We'll show you how to use the fresh leaves and dried leaves for natural remedies such as salve and tea.
Nithyakalyani plant also popularly called Sadabahar in Hindi has amazing health benefits and is very famous in India. Madagascar periwinkle is it’s botanical name. It is a very common garden plant that you will find in…
Flavored butter, also called "compound butter" sounds like something that belongs in a fancy restaurant.
In this planet, there are many herbs which are rich in health benefits. Today we will be telling about a plant, of same category. It is called 'Nagarmotha'.
Turmeric is such an amazing plant! It gives curry its golden color as well as excels in the medicinal realm. Read on to learn about its benefits as well as some great recipes to help incorporate it into your life!
Folk Names: Cankerwort, Lion’s Tooth, Priest’s Crown, Swine Snout, White Endive, Wild Endive Gender: Masculine Planet: Jupiter Element: Air Powers: Calling Spirits, Divination, Wishes Magical Uses and History: The lore regarding the dandelion began in ancient China during the 7th century. The seed heads are used for a multitude of purposes including foreseeing how long you will live (number of seeds left after blowing), telling time (blow three times and the number left is the hour), sending messages to loved ones (blow the seed head in their direction and visualize your message), and, of course, to make wishes. The root of the dandelion is commonly used to make a tea which promotes psychic powers. This same tea can be placed beside the bed to call spirits. Dandelion can be used in a number of spells including: Wish Spells Luck Spells Communication with Spirits Body Cleansing and Purification Dream Magic Divination Medicinal Uses: Dandelion is a very powerful diuretic. Most diuretics cause a loss of vital potassium, but dandelion is one of the best natural sources of potassium making it a balanced diuretic that can be used safely when needed. It can also be used to treat inflammation of the liver and gallbladder as well as bring relief for common stomach problems. The milky latex from the stem can be used to treat warts. For water retention is can be used with yarrow. For liver and gallbladder problems it can be used with Barberry or Balmony. Preparation and Dosage: Dandelion can be taken internally as both a decoction and tincture. For a decoction, put 2-3 teaspoons of dried root into 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink up to 3 times a day. For a tincture, take 5-10 milliliters up to three times a day. Externally use the milky latex of the stem on a wart. Apply several times a day until wart is gone. Want to print a copy of this for your Book of Shadows? Click below for your free copy!
Here’s a mean prank from Mother Nature: The healthy foods we eat to stay slim are some of the worst gas producers, but fortunately, there are others to cure bloat.
Horsetail has been used for centuries for it's variety of health and cosmetic benefits. It's easy to find and harvest in the wild!
Make this Garden Herb Stock for a flavourful meal base with the extra benefits of antibacterial, antiinflammatory, and immune boosting actions.
In parts of Asia, gotu kola has been called "the fountain of life" and an "herb of longevity. Learn how to grow the plant, also known as Indian pennywort.
Recipe video above. This is a really authentic recipe for Thai Lettuce Wraps (Larb Gai). It is super fast to make, incredibly fresh but full of fragrance and a hit of spice.
Thieves Vinegar - Herbal remedy historically used to fight the Plague, these recipes use antiviral and antibacterial herbs to boost immunity and fight germs.
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What Is A Collagen Vascular Disease? Collagen is made up of proteins that form connective tissue and serve as a support system for your skin. This connective ti...
Like most cuisines, Japanese cooking employs a variety of fragrant herbs, spices, and condiments called yakumi to help create those delectable Japanese flavors and tastes. As the world becomes smaller, many of these can now be found overseas and are being used in many other international cuisines. Here are some of the more important seasonings in the Japanese flavor palette, including what herbs and spices to use when cooking up your favorite recipes from Japan!
Ganoderma lucidum has been used for over 2,000 years for its ability to support a healthy immune system because it help support the growth of your body’s own active immune system cells. The reishi mushroom powder is added to all ORGANO products such as Black Coffee, Café Latte, Green Tea and OGX FENIX shakes.
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This one-pot comfort meal is inspired by a traditional North African dish called shakshuka, typically made by cracking eggs over the top of a rich tomato sauce. This vegan adaptation subs in fluffy herbed dumplings and chickpeas for a little more heft. It’s one of those feel-good dinners that’s hearty, satisfying, but not overly heavy. What really makes the dish shine is a few spoonfuls of harissa: a sweet and smoky chili paste that you can order online in jars, or find in the international section of most well-stocked grocery stores. Credit: Reprinted with permission from Fantastic Vegan Recipes for the Teen Cook by Elaine Skiadas. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Elaine Skiadas.