It has a bite that is hard to forget. The stinging nettle is well known for its ferocious sting. However this feared plant and its medicinal uses is hard to ignore. Nettles grow well in temperate and tropical areas all over the world. This herb also contain a number of plant chemicals among them coumaric
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On Saturday May 1st 2021, herbalists and plant lovers will come together to celebrate a full day to learn more about herbs and their uses. This day is usually observed on the firsts Saturday in May. There are hundreds of herbs and they can be used in a wide variety of ways. Maybe you may
What is Turmeric? Nowadays it is very difficult to miss this spice. This member of the ginger family seem to be everywhere. You will find it in ice-cream smoothies and even cosmetics. Even though turmeric had been regularly used as a medicine and spice in homes in India for over 4000 year. Furthermore, it is
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Although there are several varieties of Basil, two types are the most known. Sweet Basil known as the King of Herbs and Holy Basil or Tulsi known as the Queen of Herbs. Holy Basil has been used in India for a number of years. It is considered sacred. It also revered for its medicinal attributes.
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There is now documented proof that cinnamon a common spice does indeed have medicinal qualities. It is important to look at the herbs and spices that have been studied and found to have healing properties. One wonders what do those studies mean? Are some herbs to be considered more safe than others because
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The fresh crisp lemony smell of lemon verbena is unmistakable. It’s not everyday you find a plant that you can grow, which can be used as a fine culinary herb and its leaves makes a refreshing and nutritious tea. Sometimes lemon verbena gets confused with lemon balm but they are two different herbs. Lemon verbena
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Parsley On the Side Parsley is one of the most well known herbs, but spends most of its time adorning the top of some tasty platter of food. We al remember the sprigs of parsley that get tossed out after the dish is consumed. Fresh parsley on the plate rarely gets eaten. Nevertheless this common
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The health benefits of dandelions are huge Most of us spend the spring and summer months trying to get rid of this hardy weed. The dandelion is mostly regarded as a pest to be continuously pulled and removed from lawns. But did you know that the dandelion “King of Weeds” as it is sometimes called,
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