Makes 1 heaping cup

Allergies and Hay Fever are common complaints this time of year. Learn to combat them naturally using this Stinging Nettle Allergy Remedy!

Information on the side effects and benefits of the medicinal herb agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) and its common and health uses as tea and extract

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This shampoo bar recipe uses fresh herbs and goat milk incorporates the magic of natural and herbal ingredients into your self-care routine.

Before making this dandelion salve, you will first need to make dandelion infused oil.  You will also need some kind of jars or tins to keep the finished salves in.  This recipe makes about 12 ounces of salve total, or six 2 ounce tins.

Thyme is a powerful herb that has many medicinal benefits. Although you may be more familiar with using it as a flavoring for stews, seafood, and vegetarian dishes, it has a range of internal and

Salie is 1 van de meest geneeskrachtige planten. Het kan ingezet worden bij behandeling van veel ziekte en dat vaak alleen al door salie thee te drinken.

Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum. The genus name Petroselinum is derived from the Greek words 'petra' meaning stone or rock and 'selinin' meaning celery. The plant got its name from Pedanius Dioscorides (100 A.D.). Other Common Names: Garden parsley, common parsley, curled parsley, moss curled parsley, persilja (Swedish), Petersilie (German), perejil (Spanish), persil (French), yang hu sui (Chinese). Habitat: Originally, parsley was probably endemic to Southwest Asia and the Mediterranean (Turkey, Algeria, Sardinia, and Lebanon). The herb has been cultivated since ancient times and was early on widely grown in most parts of Europe. Today, the plant is extensively used as

Find essential tips about growing thyme, both culinary types and ornamental varieties can make a dense groundcover.

Lemongrass tea is a delicious and healthy drink made from the lemongrass plant. It has...

Salie is afgeleid van het Latijnse woord ‘salvere’ en dat staat voor ‘redden’ en ‘genezen’. Volgens de oude Grieken en Romeinen was salie een van de meest geneeskrachtige planten op aarde. Daarnaast ook nog eens een lekkere smaakgever aan eten, daarom werd het wel hoog tijd om dit mediterrane wonderplantje een plek te geven in… Read More »

Bärlauch Zeit ist die beste Zeit im Jahr! Die Bärlauch Saison steht nämlich vor der Tür und wir nutzen sie diesmal so richtig aus. Mit diesem leckeren Rezept seid ihr vorbereitet, um den Bärlauch euch dieses Jahr besonders gut schmecken zu lassen. Eine Scheibe Brot zu diesem fein cremigen Aufstrich und schon ist die Brotzeit gerettet.

Chive Oil. Elevate your dishes with homemade Chive Oil! Easy, flavorful, and vibrant, it's the perfect finish to salads, soups, and meats. Fresh, herbal, and utterly delightful.

Sage is a favorite herb among gardeners, home DIYers, and home cooks alike. Not only is it an incredibly easy herb to grow, thriving in the worst of conditions, but it also has so many

Botanical Name: Crithmum maritimum. It should not be confused with golden samphire (Inula crithmoides) a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae). Other Common Names: Samphire, sea samphire, sea fennel, rock fennel, crest marine, hinojo marino (Spanish), fenouil de mer (French), Meerfenchel (German), søfennikel (Danish), sanktpeterskjerm (Norwegian), saltmärke (Swedish). Habitat: Rock samphire can be found around the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and along the Atlantic coast from the Canary Islands to northern France. The plant grows also along the west and south coast of Britain and Ireland. In recent years the species has spread and can now be found in

Here's another natural fertiliser that's easy to make. You may have been cursing the comfrey for its vigour as you hacked it down once again, but quite apart from its usefulness it’s also a very attractive plant to have growing around your plot that attracts bees. If you're interested in producing natural fertilisers you may also find the post on nettle fertiliser of use. Comfrey is a perennial herb with a black turnip-like root and large hairy broad leaves and produces small bell-shaped white, cream, light purple or pink flowers that attracts bees. It’s native to Europe and widespread throughout Ireland and Britain, growing in damp grassy places. Comfrey has long been recognised by both organic gardeners and herbalists for its great usefulness and versatility. If your plant produces purple flowers then you have the “Bocking 14” cultivar of Russian Comfrey (Symphytum x uplandicum). This strain was developed during the 1950s and will not set seed, an advantage over other types since it won’t spread out of control. This variety is propagated from root cuttings. If you’re developing your own comfrey bed don’t harvest leaves in the first season and remove any flowering stems so the plant focuses its energy on establishing itself. Mature plants can be harvested up to four or five times a year and are ready for cutting when about 2 feet high from mid Spring through to mid Autumn. Comfrey will rapidly grow again and be ready for further cutting about 5 weeks later. It’s best to cut shortly before flowering; this is when the plant is at its most potent for nutrients. Harvest by using shears to cut to about 2 inches above the ground. Take care when handling and consider wearing gloves since the leaves and stems are covered in hairs that can irritate the skin. Stop leaf cutting after Autumn to allow plants to build up winter reserves. The leaves will die back and break down in winter and nutrients and minerals are transported back to the roots for use the following spring. Comfrey is an excellent source of potassium, an essential plant nutrient needed for flower, seed and fruit production. Its leaves contain 2-3 times more potassium than farmyard manure. There are various ways in which comfrey can be utilised as a fertiliser, these include: Compost activator Include in the compost heap to add nitrogen and help to heat the heap. Comfrey should not be added in quantity as it will quickly break down into a dark sludgy liquid that needs to be balanced with more fibrous, carbon rich material. Liquid fertilizer Weigh down a handful of leaves in a bucket of water, cover and leave to rot down for 4–5 weeks to produce a ready to use comfrey fertiliser. Alternatively put several bunches of leaves in a refuse bin and fill with water. Mulch A two inch layer of comfrey leaves placed around a crop will slowly break down and release plant nutrients; it’s especially useful for crops that need extra potassium, such as fruit bearers, but also does well for potatoes. Avoid using flowering stems as these can root.

Although they do use modern medicine, the Amish have a strong predilection for natural remedies and medicinal herbs.

Makkelijke daslook pesto met cashewnoten en oude kaas. Heerlijk voor door de pasta, salades of op je brood/wrap. Een heel fijn recept!

Botanical Name: Verbena officinalis. Other Common Names of Vervain: Common or European vervain, enchanter’s plant, herb-of-the-cross, herb of grace, holy herb, ma bian cao, pigeon’s grass, pigeonweed, simpler’s joy, verbena. Habitat: Vervain was brought from Europe to North America and is now commonly found growing not only in North America, but also in North Africa, China, and Japan. This plant does well in well-drained soil and full sun and it is often found growing along the edge of roads and in meadows. Description: This perennial herbaceous plant grows to be about a meter tall and has simple opposing leaves. In

Home remedies and self-care can help prevent urinary tract infections and keep them from worsening. Follow these easy hygiene tips.

Informatie over het zaaien, planten, verzorgen en oogsten van krulpeterselie, platte peterselie en wortelpeterselie

Put that herb to work!

Botanical Name: Rubus fruticosus L. coll. The blackberry plant is capable of germinating seeds without pollination (apomictic propagation) and due to this ability, it has given rise to many apomictic micro species that can be very difficult to distinguish from each other. In herbal medicine, the blackberries are considered one species and have the scientific name Rubus fruticosus coll, where 'coll.' stands for 'many apomictic micro species'. Other Common Names: Bramble, dewberry, gout berry, björnbär (Swedish), ronces (French), Brombeere (German), zarza (Spanish), brómber (Icelandic). Habitat: The plant is endemic to the temperate parts of Europe, West Asia, and North Africa

Botanical Name: Primula veris, Primula officinalis. Other Common Names Cowslip primroseKey flowerKey of heavenPalsywortFairy cupsPrimrose. Habitat 'Cowslip is common throughout temperate Europe and Asia. It is tolerant to frost but is less common in northern latitudes. It grows well in shady areas and places with full direct sunlight, as long as the soil is sufficiently moist. Plant Description It is a low-growing perennial with a 5-15 cm rosette of leaves. Flowers bloom in a cluster atop a single stalk which may reach as tall as 20 cm. Cowslip is found more frequently on open ground, and its seeds are often

Botanical Name: Gymnema sylvestre. Gymnema means “naked” and sylvestre “from the forest” in Latin). Other Common Names: Gurmarbooti, gurmar, gurmari, gudma, periploca of the woods, meshasring and mesbasringi. Habitat: Gymnema sylvestre is found in the tropical forests of India and Southeast Asia. It thrives in tropical temperatures with plentiful moisture. Plant Description: This is a woody, climbing vine with ovate or elliptic leaves. The flowers are yellow in color and have a bell shape. Plant Parts Used: The roots and leaves of this plant are used for herbal purposes. Gymnema Sylvestre - Attribution: J.M.Garg Therapeutic Uses and Benefits of Gymnema

Salie is een kruid met heel wat gezondheidsvoordelen voor vrouwen. Maak er lekkere salie thee van of verwerk het in recepten. Lees verder....