Fascinating and unique herbs for March
Horseradish is an herb unlike any other Name: Armoracia rusticana Zones: 3–10 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Some say that they will never grow this herb because it can be aggressive, but those people...
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Peri Peri
This is another spice I brought back from South Africa. I cannot wait to try it. Peri-peri, also known as piri-piri, has many potential health benefits due to its vitamins, minerals, and capsaicin. Vitamins...
January’s herbs
Herbs that can be used in January include thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage, chives, parsley, dill, and coriander. These herbs can be grown indoors or outdoors, and some are perennial, meaning they can survive the winter. Thyme...
10 Secrets for living a healthy, long life (maybe even to 100+)
The secrets to living to 100 are more straightforward than you might think. You’ll find centenarians who swear by a Dr. Pepper every day or some other unique food or drink combination. Yet overall...
So, I am planning a visit to Cape Town, S.A. soon and thought I’d share a few superlative South African herbs with you.
Please consult with your healthcare professional before utilization of any and all herbs. Medicinal plants are plants which are used in herbalism and thought to have certainextractable/compound in their leaves, stems, flowers and fruit...
Thought I’d add a few more….
More amazing Australian herbs Native River Mint (Mentha australis) Mentha australis is a low-growing herb that thrives on the riverbank and in other damp, boggy and/or shaded areas – hence why it is affectionately known...
Australian Lemon Myrtle
I just returned from a visit to Australia and one of my many wonderful discoveries was an introduction to this amazing herb! Indigenous Australians have used lemon myrtle for thousands of years for food...
Essential Oil Recipes for Pain Reduction
Essential Oils and Pain Management In addition to keeping your physician informed about any serious pain occurrences, you can explore aromatherapy for pain management in a variety of ways. Many essential oils, especially Lavender, Rose...
Safe and Effective Use of Essential Oils and Scientific Aromatherapy or should you replace your present prescribed meds with essential oils like the Africans and Europeans and others do?
By Amy Pereira BS, CHNC, RYT-200 In this article we’ll examine the reasons why Scientific Aromatherapy is such a respected and vital part of European medical protocol, how organic farming impacts essential oil chemistry,...
Peppermint Essential Oil Uses
Peppermint Oil National Institutes of Health Common Names: peppermint, peppermint oil Latin Names: Mentha x piperita Background
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