How to Grow Skullcap
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…
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Basil
Name: *Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Description: *annual *popular culinary herb *a good fly and mosquito repellent *my favorite thing to eat!! :) Parts Used: *Leaves, preferably fresh Position: *full sun *well-drained…
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Garlic, Chives, Onions
Name: *Garlic (Allium sativum) *Garlic Chives (Allium odorum) *Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) *Onion (Allium cepa) Description: *the Allium family are a pungent, tasty product from the garden *garlic is an insect…
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Bergamot / Bee Balm
Name: *Bergamot aka Bee Balm aka Monarda (Monarda didyma) *also known as Oswego Tea Description: *perennial *best in zones 4-9 *a good substitute for oregano in cooking *a beautiful flower…
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Stevia
Name: *Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) Description: *a perennial in subtropic regions, but an annual everywhere else *this plant is gaining popularity because it is at least 300 times sweeter than sugar,…
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Anise or Fennel Seed Infused Tea or Tincture
Both Anise Seeds and Fennel Seeds are an excellent natural remedy for upset digestive systems. Learn how to use these seeds (either together or just use one) in both an…
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Medicinal Recipe: Nervous Insomnia
A medicinal infused tea for nervous insomnia. Ingredients: Dill seed (2 parts) Anise seed (2 parts) Chamomile (1 part) Hops (1 part) Directions: 1) Boil water. Add the correct amount…
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Medicinal Recipe: Borage Infused Tea for Colds, Flus, and Fevers
This tea is good for colds, flus, and fevers: 1) It lowers the fever by inducing sweat 2) It helps with colds and flus, especially if they have affected the…
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Borage Herbal Tea for Stress
Borage Herbal Tea for Stress A standard infusion aka herbal tea of borage leaves is a restorative tonic for the adrenal glands, which helps the body to cope with stress.…
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Medicinal Recipe: Calendula, the Skin Healer
Calendula is a traditional remedy for burns, wounds, grazes, and rashes. For broken or cut skin: 1) Clean the wound with an antiseptic solution 2) When clean, apply a calendula…
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