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28th September 2009
The Chinese word ‘renshen’ was later on given the English term ‘ginseng’. Literally, it means ‘man root’. It has a typical pronged shaped appearance which bears a strong resemblance to a man’s legs, hence being named so. Earlier, the word â€... Read >
Author: mikegingerichrq5922nd September 2009
Italian Herb Garden
Growing your own herbs in an Italian herb garden provides a vast amount of possibilities. Among many of Italy’s fine resources, they produce some of the most famous and tastiest herbs in the entire world. Few of the best c... Read >
Author: jvillan15th September 2009
Garlic is very popular because of its health benefits. A perennial plant and member of the lily family, the bulb of the garlic plant is used for many medicinal purposes. Garlic was used by the ancient Hebrews, Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Egyptians. Th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th September 2009
Italian Herb Garden
Growing your own herbs in an Italian herb garden provides a vast amount of possibilities. Among many of Italy’s fine resources, they produce some of the most famous and tastiest herbs in the entire world. Few of the best cuisines... Read >
Author: jvillan27th August 2009
Black cohosh is a herb that is used for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. It is sold as a dietary supplement in some countries such as the United States. Although the preliminary evidence on this herbal remedy is encouraging, it is not sufficie... Read >
Author: Mercy23rd August 2009
Today's topic will be focused on Growing and Caring for Hostas.
Hostas are one of the most sought after perennial plant for part sun to shade areas. So what is so great about Hostas? Well Hostas are a pretty care free perennial , with a few exceptions.... Read >
Author: Diane Mumm21st August 2009
The mullein is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants. They are all part of the figwort family. Mullein plants can be found growing natively in Europe and Asia. The highest species diversity can be found in the Mediterranean region. The mull... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st August 2009
The mugwort plant is one of several species in the genus Artemisia. In Northern America, this plant is considered to be an invasive weed. The plant is very common and can be found growing on nitrogenous soils, like weedy uncultivated areas such as waste... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th August 2009
Perennials
Perennials are plants or flowers that live for more than two years. Small, flowering perennials grow and bloom in the spring and summer, die back during the fall and winter, and return in the spring from healthy root stock. Unlike annuals, ... Read >
Author: dlyudko20th July 2009
Known as one of the members of the Solanaceae family, eggplant is a perennial plant that is rich in potassium and folic acid. The plant is also helpful in blocking free radicals as well as treating some diseases like high blood cholesterol. To enjoy dishe... Read >
Author: Robert Bell17th July 2009
Known as one of the members of the Solanaceae family, eggplant is a perennial plant that is rich in potassium and folic acid. The plant is also helpful in blocking free radicals as well as treating some diseases like high blood cholesterol. To enjoy dishe... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones28th June 2009
A perennial plant is one that lives for two years or more. Annual plants germinate, flower, and die in one year. I am writing about herbaceous plants, which are also perennials. Other perennials include woody plants such as shrubs and trees.
Perenni... Read >
Author: Mark Perlik19th June 2009
What do black cohosh and buttercups have in common? They are both members of the large plant family known as Ranunculaceae. That is, however, where their similarities end. Black cohosh herb has the Latin botanical name of Cimicifuga racemosa, and may a... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester01st June 2009
Black cohosh is a tall perennial plant that is part of the buttercup family. It can be found growing in eastern and central areas of the United States. The juice of this plant can be used as an insect repellant. It can also be made into a salve and app... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th May 2009
If you have been perusing through online plant catalogs, or wandering the aisles of a nearby nursery or two just to find the perfect drought tolerant perennial plant with vibrant lasting color, take a good look at the great Gaura. Your goals of conserving... Read >
Author: ftworthlands15th April 2009
If you happen to garden, you might have heard of a plant that goes by the name of red valerian. It is a beautiful flowering plant with bright red flowers. It is not,however, the same plant known as Valeriana officinalis, which is commonly known as valer... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester01st April 2009
Maca is a small tuber root, with medicinal properties. It is a perennial plant that grows in the Andes Mountain range of Peru at altitudes above 12,000 feet. Maca produces tuber roots that look similar to radishes and turnips, a close relative. It was wil... Read >
Author: TravisWitt20th March 2009
What if I told you that one of the health benefits of turmeric is its ability to lower cholesterol! If you're not familiar with turmeric, it's a yellow colored powder used as a spice in a variety of foods. But we're not going to talk about cooking, we'll ... Read >
Author: Marcia Kruger12th March 2009
There is nothing worse than to reach into your cabinet and expect to find the dried herbs you need there, only to realize that you have run out. Purchasing dried herbs in bulk, such as echinacea herb, helps you to save money and ensures that you always h... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester10th March 2009
A female herb, black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) is a perennial plant whose gnarled root has a long history of being used as treatment for various "female problems." In fact, generations of American women have relied on black cohosh to relieve the sympto... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith22nd November 2008
Exploring nature is a rejuvenating experience. However, exploring the forest may not fit into the daily schedule. Why not bring nature right into your courtyard?
Landscaping Options
Landscaping brings nature closer to home. It includes many elemen... Read >
Author: Joey Simmons18th November 2008
Rice is one of the most widely consumed food crops of the world. This cereal foodstuff provides nourishment to over half of the world's population. In fact, this staple food provides more than one fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans. India ... Read >
Author: Iqbal30th October 2008
Does Japanese Knotweed concern you? If it does, then I believe you are fully aware that you need to identify and eradicate Japanese Knotweed.
Japanese Knotweed is native to eastern Asia, Japan, China, and Korea. The large, herbaceous, perennial plant... Read >
Author: joalesto06th October 2008
Panax is a type of perennial plant with fleshy roots, and grows in Eastern Asia. Ginsengs contain ginsenosides that are triterpene saponins, steroidal compounds that are found only in Panax ginseng. The effects of these saponins are difficult to establish... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th April 2008
Rattle was used from ancient times because of its therapeutic powers and its large scale utility.
Rattle is a herbaceous perennial plant with a straight woody stalk, with oval leaves and yellow flowers. The herb is used to prepare tea and the rattle o... Read >
Author: cristi ion10th March 2008
Nutrition, lifestyle and exercise these are the three main methods by which ayurveda empowers us to claim optimal health. According to ayurveda, proper nutrition and a healthy digestion are considered important factors in maintaining physical health and l... Read >
Author: swornambigai10th March 2008
Ayurveda is a science that involves knowing and eating for your body type, otherwise known as a dosha. Once you or an Ayurvedic healer have determined your dosha, there are many products that can supplement your food choices such as medicines, herbs and s... Read >
Author: swornambigai09th November 2007
Men and women who are conscious of their health and body must be familiar with the fruit which is popularly known as Goji berry. This is a small red colored berry which was not popular until some years back though it was being consumed by Asians for centu... Read >
Author: Kirk Bachelder04th October 2007
Chemically, Resveratrol is a polyphenol that includes the flavanoids and proanthocyanadins, both very powerful antioxidants. These are very useful for the destruction of free radicals that threaten your health and well-being in this age of excessive pollu... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th July 2007
Goji Berry is a known and recognized Chinese medicinal plant for above 2000 years. Goji Berry is also known as Wolf Berry or Bocksdorn. The Tibetan Goji Berry is used for health food purposes.
Goji Berry is a deciduous, woody, perennial plant. It grows... Read >
Author: Kirk Bachelder05th July 2007
Botanical Name of Devils Claw: Harpagophytum procumbent (Burchell)
Other Common Names: Grapple plant, harpagon, wood spider.
Habitat:The herb devil’s claw is native to southern Africa particularly the Kalahari desert, Namibia and Madagascar.
De... Read >
Author: Alien05th July 2007
When there's a natural remedy for most illnesses today, can diabetes be far behind? Here's some good news for diabetic patients who would like to consider a natural alternative. Amazon Botanicals has a 100% natural product, which it calls "Sugar Control" ... Read >
Author: Patricia McDougall01st July 2007
Herbs do not have to be grown in a garden; you can grow some of the herbs we mention in window boxes or even indoors. Growing herbs organically is a great way to have some natural remedies at hand for a number of complaints and you will be amazed at how w... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno29th June 2007
Licorice root and licorice root extract has been utilized for medicinal purposes and consumption for thousands of years. The most common and well known use for licorice is to relieve upset stomachs however licorice root extract has been found to possess a... Read >
Author: 10acne10th May 2007
Menopause naturally occurs in the reproductive cycle of the entire female population, through the manifestation of a number of various symptoms. Fortunately, millions of women have found a menopause treatment that does not depend on hormone replacement t... Read >
Author: Arthur Nelson01st May 2007
The term, 'perennial plant', means simply that the plant returns following severe freezes, to grow again the next year. Trees are cold hardy tested perennials by nature, some trees that are evergreens and do not go dormant, but merely slow down during var... Read >
Author: Patrick Malcolm10th April 2007
Garlic is a member of the perennial plant and is closely related to the onion, shallot and leek plants. Garlic tends to only have one leaf base unlike onions that have many. Sometimes, it is possible to eat the above portions of the plant, especially when... Read >
Author: Alien02nd February 2007
The nomenclature of Aloe Vera has been somewhat confused, as the plant has been known by a variety of names, most notable
Aloe barbadensis and Aloe vulgari. Historical records indicate that the medicinal use of aloe may have started in Egypt or
... Read >
Author: Douglas Adams17th November 2006
Ginseng is an English term given to a Chinese word 'renshen'. The literal meaning of this term is ?man root?. It has a characteristic forked shaped look that resembles the legs of a man, hence the name. Originally, the term Ginseng was used as substitute... Read >
Author: Rich Marsiglia07th August 2006
Aloe Vera is a succulent, flowering, perennial plant from the Lily family. There are hundreds of species of Aloe plant but Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller to use the full title is the one known as True Aloe. It has been used for a wide variety of medicinal p... Read >
Author: John Gibb26th May 2006
What Is Golden seal?
The Iroquois and Cherokee were among the first of the American tribes in the eastern United States to use this small perennial plant (Hydrastis canadensis) medicinally. They harvested its fleshy underground stems (rhizomes) and root... Read >
Author: Home herb25th April 2006
What Is Arnica Montana?
Native to Europe and southern Russia, Arnica Montana is a perennial plant with bright yellow, daisylike flowers. Some of its common names include leopards bane, wolfs bane, and mountain tobacco. Arnica Montana has a long history ... Read >
Author: Home herb16th March 2006
What Is Goldenseal?
The Iroquois and Cherokee were among the first of the American tribes in the eastern United States to use this small perennial plant (Hydrastis canadensis) medicinally. They harvested its fleshy underground stems (rhizomes) and roots ... Read >
Author: Home herb12th March 2006
About Bilbery Extract:
Bilberry is a short, shrubby perennial plant that inhabits the woods and forest meadows of Europe, western Asia, and the Rocky Mountains of North America. The bilberrys blue-black berry, which is creamy white inside, has been value... Read >
Author: Home herb03rd February 2006
About Boericke & TafelAs pharmacists, Boericke & Tefal has been privileged to serve the founders and pioneers of homeopathy, including Christian Hering and James Tyler Kent. In a letter dated July 30, 1903 recommending B &T Skinner potencies t... Read >
Author: Home herb01st February 2006
What Is ArnicaOil?
Native to Europe and southern Russia, Arnica Oil is a perennial plant with bright yellow, daisylike flowers. Some of its common names include leopard's bane, wolf's bane, and mountain tobacco. Arnica Oil has a long history of use in he... Read >
Author: Home herb01st February 2006
About Echinacea
roquois and Cherokee were among the first of the American tribes in the eastern United States to use this small perennial plant (Hydrastis canadensis) medicinally. They harvested its fleshy underground stems (rhizomes) and roots and use... Read >
Author: Home herb
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