Essential Oils to Help with Breathing Difficulties and Congestion At this time of year there are so many winter bugs. Using aromatherapy and essential oils for vaporisation in the home …
Herbal ArticlesEssential Oils to Help with Breathing Difficulties and Congestion
Other Botanical FamiliesGarlic and the Outlander Medicinal Uses
Garlic and the Outlander Medicinal Uses At Castle Leoch Mrs Fitz brings Claire some garlic bulbs, bags of herbs and cloth strips. Claire has Mrs Fitz peel the cloves. Several …
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Other Botanical FamiliesPlantain though not the banana, the white man’s foot
Plantago major / Plantago lanceolata Family: Plantaginaceae The Plantaginaceae is a family of 253 species, 250 are Plantago species. Plantago herbs are perennial with small flowers and generally parallel veins …
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Herbal Fables and AnecdotesFour Robbers Vinegar and Secret Ingredients
Four Robbers Vinegar and Secret Ingredients I have previously written about my visit to the wonderful ancient pharmacy of St Lizier. The guide for the apothecary had many tales to …
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Asteraceae (Compositae)Artemisia medicinal herbs from a busy lady !
Artemisia spp. And the name The scientific name Artemisia is often ascribed from the name of the goddess Artemis. You may see Artemis listed as the goddess of the hunt …
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Asteraceae (Compositae)Hemp-Like Immune Boost or Raspberries and Cream ??
Eupatorium cannabinum Family: Asteraceae What’s in a name? The scientific name ‘cannabinum’ means hemp-like and refers to the leaves of this plant thought to resemble Cannabis sativa. Common names include …
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How to make...How to make… Basic Herbal Tincture Recipe
How to make … Basic Herbal Tincture Recipe When making a tincture, alcohol is used to extract the medicinal properties of the plant material. Tinctures are ideal for herbs you may wish to …
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Other Botanical FamiliesLinden Blossom or Lime Flower Tree though not a citrus…
Tilia sp. Family: Tilioideae (formally Tiliaceae) Tilioideae is a sub-family of Malvaceae. French common name: Tilleul Linden Blossom or Lime Flower Tree So is it a linden blossom or lime flower tree? Both names …
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Herbal ArticlesNosey Problems? Hay Fever or Infection?
Natural Advice for Rhinitis I had the following article published when I was practicing in the UK. I just came across it in my files and thought well hay fever season …
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Other Botanical FamiliesMay Violets Spring! Sweet Violets in February
Viola odorata Family Violaceae This beautiful little flower is a welcome sight in my garden at this time of year. Flowering is from February to May (Barker). The photos here taken …
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