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Nasturtiums are a herbaceous annual flowering plant best known for their peppery taste, stronger than watercress, and perfect for salads, but most have no idea about nasturtium medicinal uses. Nasturtiums are annual flowers grown both
Spearmint (Mentha Spicata.) is a perennial herb (a herb that grows all year round) & belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is known for its rapid growth and spreading nature, which can make it quite invasive if not managed properly. A herb that has been widely utilised throughout history, spearmint can be found in fr
I thank God for modern medicine, but did you know that it's possible to treat some common illnesses through herbs? I'm not talking about curing heart disease, but there is much to be learned about herbs and their medicinal value. They are less expensive and they're natural! They're also herbs that you are probably very familiar with like garlic, oregano, and the like.
NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on
In the Spring, this weed can be seen all over! Learn why you should be foraging for dead nettle, plus some tasty recipes to use it!
Take a step toward self sufficiency with your own medicinal herb garden! Growing herbs and medicinal plants is a sustainable practice to support the health and wellness of your family and garden.
Information on the side effects and benefits of the medicinal herb agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) and its common and health uses as tea and extract
This guide details all of the magickal properties of sunflowers, along with their history, associations and correspondences as well as medicinal properties.
Consider harvesting comfrey seed to grow new plants. Learn how to harvest comfrey seeds, and add new comfrey plants to your herb garden.
Some of the amazing benefits of stinging nettles include pain relief, blood pressure control and seasonal allergy relief.
Spiritual Purpose of Rue. Common Rue, Ruta Graveolens. Properties, Uses, Benefits. Herbalism, Folk Medicine, Aromatherapy. Growing. Herbs, Green Magic
Yarrow is a perennial herb with a long history of medicinal use. Learn more about the uses and benefits of this remarkable plant now on Gardener's Path.
Thinking of starting a medicinal herb garden or adding medicinal plants to your existing garden? Check out this info on choosing medicinal plants, with more than 45 to choose from. #medicinalplants #herbalism #garden #herbgarden #plantmedicine
Herbal salves can be made from a wide variety of medicinal herbs, many of which are considered common weeds. This roundup contains over 20 of my favorite recipes for herbal salves that soothe ailments as
There has been plenty of concern in recent years with the overuse of antibiotics, and the risks that overusing them
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
Marshmallow, also known as Althaea officinalis, is a soothing and comforting herb if there ever was one. Check out this herbal allies video to learn how to work with marshmallow as plant medicine and plant magic.
You've likely seen mullein plants growing in fields and along roadsides. They're often attractive, with tall spikes of yellow flowering rosettes. Read this article to learn more about this interesting
Herbal salves can be made from a wide variety of medicinal herbs, many of which are considered common weeds. This roundup contains over 20 of my favorite recipes for herbal salves that soothe ailments as
Cleavers is a common edible weed that also has herbal benefits. Learn how to identify, forage, harvest, and use the common weed called cleavers.
Maria Noël Groves teaches about herbs for pain and how they can come to our assistance during times of need in her new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies.
Herbs by Folk Names. Herbal Lore, Traditional Naming. Common Names, Folk Names, Magickal Names. Correspondences. Herbalism. Green Magic
The knee is particularly vulnerable to a range of issues that can cause pain. Try this natural knee and joint pain terminator recipe.
Herbal cigarettes were a common way to take your medicine, long before cigarettes became associated with tobacco (and addiction). Learn how to choose herbs for herbal cigarettes, and enjoy this time-honored way to take your
Ditch over-the-counter Neosporin and make your own healthy and soothing homemade antibiotic ointment with this easy recipe!
My top 10 plant recommendations for starting your witch garden. Herbs, flowers, and more. Easy to grow plants for witchcraft and ritual use.
Medicinal plants have been used for millennia, and science is just beginning to validate many of their traditional uses. This basic overview of medicinal plants and their use focuses on herbs you can find or
Nourish yourself with this homemade tea for boosting fertility! It's easy to make a large batch ahead of time and have on hand for a quick tea.
Growing amaranth isn't difficult, and it's the perfect plant for edible landscaping thanks to its gorgeous flowers, and nutritious seeds and leaves.
Botanical Name of Knotgrass: Polygonum aviculare. Other Common Names: Knotweed, prostrate knotweed, wireweed, beggarweed, doorweed, bird knotgrass, sparrow tongue, cowgrass, crawlgrass, centinodia (Spanish), bian xu (Chinese), Vogelknöterich (German), centinode (French), trampört (Swedish), vej-pileurt. (Danish), blóðarfi (Icelandic), tungras (Norwegian). Habitat: Knotgrass can be found in almost all temperate regions throughout the world, and it is perhaps one of the most widely distributed plants in the world. It often grows in waste places, roadsides, railway embankments and along coastlines. It is also a rather common garden weed. It is especially in Eastern Europe that the herb is collected for medicinal purposes. Description:
What herbs are safe? Which herbs are safe for you to take? Which herbs are not safe to take? How do you know which herbs to avoid? These are personal questions and the answers will be different for…
Learn which herbs you can use for yoni steaming and vaginal steaming. Plus, other uses for these herbs (baths, teas etc.)
Poultices are one of the most often overlooked topical applications in herbalism, which is a shame! Learn how to make a poultice using fresh or dried herbs.
There are many nutritional dandelion benefits, from the flowers and leaves to the roots. Learn about dandelion benefits and usage here!
Conyza canadensis Horseweed / Canadian Fleabane NL: Canadese fijnstraal / F: Vergerette du Canada Native from North America, this plant made its way all over Europe and many other parts of the world. It may not be the prettiest plant one would choose to keep in the garden, neither is it among the most popular plants in modern herbalism. Nevertheless Horseweed, or Canadian Fleabane, as it is also called, was used by most Native North Americans tribes to treat various illnesses, including diarrhea, fever, running nose, rhinitis, but also used to arrest bleedings or to relieve stomach aches, earaches or headaches. Externally, it was made into poultices to treat burns and sore joints. Roots were used in decoction teas to treat menstrual complaints. Dried and burned as incense it was used to ward off insects. In today’s herbalism Horseweed is mostly employed where an astringent is required: diarrhea, internal hemorrhage, nosebleeds, hemorrhoids, etc. It has been recently researched for its antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties, including against candidiasis - looks promising! Further one can still find references of folk usages of this plant to treat cholera, rheumatism, tuberculosis, bronchitis, inflamed tonsils, diabetes, menopausal symptoms, kidney and bladder conditions, eczema and ringworm. It is an edible plant, especially the young leaves, cooked, can be prepared as potherb, or used in the same way as other dark greens. Because of its powerful medicinal properties, it should be eaten sparingly, not in large amounts. It can also be dried and used as food spice - it gives an aromatic flavour to dishes. Warning: Skin contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in some people. More information on Conyza canadensis: Plants for a Future: Conyza canadensis Antiviral activity of Conyza canadensis (L) Antibacterial, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of extracts of Conyza canadensis Antimicrobial activities of Conyzolide and Conyzoflavone from Conyza canadensis
Elderberry is a plant with many fascinating uses, and a rich history. Learn how to harvest and preserve this fruit for medicine, food, or wine. Read more.
Mid-summer in the herb garden is full of glorious smells, but it's hard to beat the fragrance passing by the lemon balm patch. Lemon balm is at its fullest when temps are hottest in the
Botanical Name: Bistorta officinalis, Polygonum bistorta. Other Common Names: Common bistort, snakeweed, poor man's cabbage, snakeroot, oderwort, meadow bistort, adderwort, osterick, pink pokers, English serpentary, dragonwort, Easter mangiants, easter-ledges, Easter giants, easterman giants, pudding grass, passion dock, sweet dock, patience dock. Habitat: Bistort has a circumpolar distribution. It is found from the Iberian Peninsula and Britain in the west, through the Pyrenees and the Alps, Central Europe, also in the Caucasus, Turkey, Russia and further east in northern China, Japan, Siberia, the U.S. state of Alaska and the Yukon in Canada. This plant can be found in great numbers in
Learn how to write your very own plant monographs in a way that reflects who you are as an herbalist or plant nerd. Find out what is essential for plant profiles and ways you can create a materia medica that is all your own.
Licorice root is an ancient herbal remedy that may help relieve several ailments, such as acid reflux, cavities, and peptic ulcers. Learn more about the potential benefits, risks, and dosage.
Botanical Name: Tanacetum vulgare. Other Common Names: Buttons, wild tansy, gold leaf tansy, ginger plant, bitter buttons, hineheel, scented fern, stinking willie. The common name, tansy, is likely derived from Greek words meaning “immortal”, which may refer to the long-lasting flowers or its traditional use in preserving dead bodies. Habitat: Although the plant is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia, it has been introduced throughout the world and grows wild in North America. This hardy, sun-loving plant is resistant to cold and frost and commonly grows in open areas close to water, such as roadsides and ditches. Description:
