Question posted from herbal lore/legend list: Upon my first posting of this I noticed that the information source may not be totally reliable for those of us not acquainted with “ayurevedic herbs” as in the translation over plants are identified that are not the same plants we recognize from the common name. Example is “curry [...]
Annie’s Remedies (http://www.anniesremedy.com) suggest the below for coughs etc. but the basic answer is “expectorant herbs” and that is the term to google for more information. Often mucus is a reaction to a stimulus the body does not want in the nose, respiratory system so our body responds by producing mucus to “wash away” the [...]
PBS Video On HerbFest. History of, what it is and why do it.
Here is latest from Herbfest on Nasturtiums Edible Flower Video
Go here to see listings of herb tips including growing herb plants, cooking with herbs, aromatherapy, Reiki, crafting with herbs potpourri and the old favorites – herbal lore and legend. Herb Video Index
Having been raised on a dairy farm that grew most of its food, this is a sore subject with me and certainly a pet peeve, so you may want to edit this, if you use it, and of course, you may do so with my blessing. It is important to the health of our children [...]
Being a squash, supposedly radishes gone to seed and dill are good to repel squash bugs. And I grow them by my squash. You will still get some squash vine borers. Some say shouldn’t grow potatoes by cucumbers and squash. Nasturtiums: Nasturtiums act as a trap crop for pests such as flea beetles and aphids, [...]
Hello BOB, I hope my mail finds you in best of your health and spirit. I received all your mails with good amount of information regarding our nature. Its really informative for me and my students.Though Earth Day and Environment Day is long gone but I do have something to share– It is not just [...]
Yes, thanks for info about Nettles. In addition, for years, myself and many other women throughout history, drank nettles tea after menses, to replace iron lost in their menstrual blood. Many folks grow nettles, or collect it wild, and steam or boil it to eat as a vegetable (like greens). Gaia Herbs, in Brevard NC, [...]
I grew up on horehound candy and whenever I visit an old country store, I make sure to buy some. BTW, my brother suffers badly from gout, any special remedies you could send my way.? Thanks, Debi
