Oregano (Origanum Vulgare)
The plant demands a well-drained soil in full sun. Plant seeds in warm soil in late spring or in pots or seed trays under glass in mid-spring. Plants can be moved outdoors when the temperatures are expected to remain above 45 degrees. Oregano is ... [... more]
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Pinching Your Pennys ... Pennyroyals, That Is
Pennyroyal was indeed a Royal Herb, or at least a favorite of the early English royal families. We know that it was accredited with medicinal properties as early as Pliny, who also remarked on it's effectiveness against fleas. In fact, its Latin ... [... more]
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Growing And Using Peppermint
During the growing season, keep cutting the mint to use it fresh or dry it (if you've got the space, freezing mint is one of the best ways we've seen to retain the herb's essential oils). Since peppermint is a natural hybrid between water mint ... [... more]
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Herbs And Pregnancy
There are many other herbs that are many other herbs that are known to be helpful during pregnancy and after delivery. Some are also good for the baby, such as calendula cream for diaper rash and fennel for colic. St. John's Wort (apply an oil ... [... more]
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Preparing Herbal Remedies
Oil infusions are for external use only. They can be prepared by hot or cold methods. For the hot method, fill a jar with fresh herb and cover with olive, sunflower or almond oil. Place the jar up to the neck in a saucepan of water and bring to a ... [... more]
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Herbal Home Remedies
The information contained on these pages is continuously revised and updated and each entry is verified by several sources, however it is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. If irritations result from the use of herbal ... [... more]
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Rue (Ruta Gaveolens)
Since it's seldom used in cooking and medicinal use should be approached with caution, the primary uses for this plant are decorative. The seedheads are particularly attractive and make nice dried flowers. Rue is also used as a companion plant ... [... more]
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Salvia: Description, Origin, Cultivation And Uses
Mexican sage (S. mexicana) has grown wild over a wide area in central Mexico as long as natives can remember. Its current habitat also includes arid subtropical regions in the north and tropical areas of the south. It is described as a shrubby ... [... more]
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Scented Geranium (Pelargonium)
Pelargonium are grown from tip cuttings taken in spring and summer. Mature plants sometimes send out root suckers that can be carefully removed from the mother plant. They like a good, well-drained soil, plenty of sun, and protection from cold. ... [... more]
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St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)
In Germany, the most popular prescription drug of any type, natural or synthetic, for the treatment of mild depression is a concentrated extract of the flowers and leaves of Saint-John's-wort, often simply called hypericum. There, just under ... [... more]
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Southernwood (Artemesia Abrotanum)
Southernwood is an undemanding perennial which is only hardy in temperate regions. It needs a sunny location with well drained soil that has been enriched with leaf mold or compost, and should be protected form strong winds. Take cuttings of new ... [... more]
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Summer Savory (Satureja Hortensis)
Summer savory is a half-hardy annual that self sows freely and has a strong, hot and slightly bitter flavor reminiscent of thyme. Plants grow to about 14 inches and have slender, erect stems with sparse bronze leaves and small, pale pink flowers. ... [... more]
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