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If you are having gastrointestinal problems, this is an excellent infused herbal tea to take to strengthen your digestion system:
* Peppermint leaves (2 parts)
* Lavender flowers (4 parts)
* Thyme (5 parts)
Steep 2-3 tsp. dried herb mixture or 2-3 tbsp. fresh herb mixture in 1/2 cup boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain. Take 1 to 1-1/2 cups a day, in small sips. You may make a larger batch to last for a few days.
Here are a few delicious options for some fun drinks to make with all those herbs you have been dying to use: *Summer Punch* (1)1/2 gallon lemonade or limeade (2)1 large can pineapple juice (3) About 3 large handfuls of pineapple sage, lemon balm, lemon verbena, or mint leaves (4) 2 bottles of champagne or…
How to Grow Passionflower **Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a stunning flowering perennial for your garden. They come in many different varieties, so you should read the descriptions carefully: some are aggressive climbing vines, others are only ornamental, some varieties produce edible fruit, etc. **Passionflower can also come in a some different colors, though purple is the…
Marsh Mallow Tea Marsh mallow alone, or blended with other herbal teas, is soothing to upper respiratory tract irritations and combats bacteria. It is very helpful in relieving sore throats and dry, raspy coughs. Make a typical infusion tea (see below) with the Marsh mallow leaves, OR you can use the stronger medicinal roots: infuse…
Learn how to grow skullcap. American Skullcap is a beautiful medicinal herb that you can grow at home. Even if you aren’t interested in natural remedies, if you have a moist habitat in your garden, skullcap is a pretty addition to your landscape. With lush green leaves and dainty little flowers, it’s a pleasure to…
Name: Sage (Salvia officinalis) Description: *One of the best known culinary herbs *An evergreen plant: leaves can be taken all year long if covered with a frost cloth in the winter *best in zones 4-8 *there are many fun flavors of sage today, including pineapple sage, honey melon sage, and peach sage *a moth repellent:…
Name: *Burdock (Arctium lappa) Description: *Hardy biennial plant *Can grow up to 8 feet tall (usually around 4 feet tall) *Dies down in winter Parts Used: *Roots and seeds *One source said can use leaves as well Position: *Moist, humus-rich soil *Full sun (but tolerates light shade) Propagation: *propagate from seed in spring or late…
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