Herbs For Dyeing
The process of dyeing fabrics is as varied as the artists themselves. Using herbs for your colors creates a natural masterpiece that will age and soften with time to continue offering its beauty in its own unique way. You need to know a few ... [... more]
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Sage
Native to the Mediterranean region, its name comes from the Latin Salvare, which translates roughly as "to rescue" or "to heal." Sage is often used as a remedy for respiratory infections, congestion, cough, sore throats, appetite ... [... more]
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Why Bitter Herbs Are Healthy
Spring is a time for finding the first greens of the season. These greens, or potherbs, have the same liver and digestive stimulating results that our bodies crave just coming out of the sluggishness of winter. Dandelion is a wonderful addition ... [... more]
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Herbs - A Garden Workbook By Barbara Segall
Since these are interlocking circles, there is an area shared by Europe and Asia (planted with bay), an area shared by Africa and Europe (planted with rosemary), and an area shared by Africa and Asia (planted with lemon verbena). The area in the ... [... more]
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Do you want to decorate your apartment balcony with light-weights pots of herbs? Or landscape your backyard for that “lavender fields of Provence” look? Maybe you like to cook with herbs. Chives and basil and dill are your best friends. Or ... [... more]
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How To Make An Herbal Salve
I like to think of herbal salves as soothing or drawing or protecting so I know in my mind's eye what qualities I am aiming for. For a baby's bum, I want a salve with a higher ratio of wax. This is referred to as a balm. The wax helps seal out ... [... more]
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Herbal Gifts For Christmas
An herbal blend is mixed together and often ground fine just before using to release the volatile oils that flavor your dish. You can package these simply in clean glass jars with a ribbon or in cellophane bags available at your local craft ... [... more]
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Herbs For Immune Support
The idea of using herbs to heal is not a new one. Often, a warming herbal tea is just the thing needed on a cold winter night. You don’t need to stop there, however. Herbs can be used to support and enhance your body's own resistance to illness. ... [... more]
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Herbal Stress Relief
From time to time we all get to feeling a bit bogged down by the minutia of life's demands and challenges. Well, good news! There are some herbs that not only reduce stress and anxiety, but also actually strengthen the nervous system. Unlike ... [... more]
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How To Make Coughdrops
This is a good way to include Echinacea as it is a very bitter herb. The honey/sugar combo will help neutralize the flavor. These lozenges will absorb moisture in the air and stick to each other if no stored properly.These should be stored in a ... [... more]
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Herbal Classes By Mail
It is also important to note that learning about herbs and their uses takes time. It is a commitment that may be difficult for some to accomplish without being in the actual presence of a teacher. For others, working alone on a course is the best ... [... more]
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Healing Tonics 101 Herbal Concoctions
Many pages also include sidebars with nuggets of important information that add to the interest of each recipe as well as simply great knowledge. There is a nice list of basic herbs for anyone interested in making their own teas. This is a full ... [... more]
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