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How to Use the Medicinal Herb Fennel
Fennel is an ancient herb which has been used in plant medicine for centuries; know how to identify and use sweet fennel medicinally from studying the plant's profile. more...
The Practice of Plant Medicine
Plant medicine is a broad term used to describe various plant disciplines; identify the differences between herbal medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy and aromatherapy. more...
The small flowering plant of rock rose, commonly known as labdanum in the perfumery world, has been used both medicinally and cosmetically since ancient times. more...
The herb coriander has an ancient history of healing; the medicinal properties of coriander have been used by ancient Egyptians, ancient Greeks and in Chinese medicine. more...
Basil is a popular herb used for culinary, aromatic and medicinal purposes; there are many different varieties of the herb, including sweet basil and exotic basil. more...
The names 'cananga' and 'ylang ylang' are used interchangeably to describe the cananga trees; however, there are differences and similarities between the two species. more...
There are different types of herb garden designs; herbs can be grown for medicinal, aromatic and culinary uses, resulting in many different herb gardens. more...
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Cats and Catnip, Herb Uses, Culture and Cuttings
By: Donald Reinhardt
Catnip herb is a mystery to non-cat owners. To herbalists and others, it is a beneficial herb for cats and humans. Plants can be divided, and cuttings can be propagated. more...
By: R.H. Sheldon
The Center for Biological Diversity reports that about 15,000 medicinal plants across the globe are at risk from habitat destruction, overharvesting, and big business. more...
London's Chelsea Physic Garden
By: Helen McCarthy
Ever since the 17th century, London scientists have kept a garden for the study of plants and their healing powers. Ancient apothecaries helped to foster green medicine. more...
By: Kevin Gustina
Many prescriptions today are derived from plants that have been cultivated for centuries because of the medicine they contain. more...
Learn about the history and mythology of thyme, an herb humans have been using for thousands of years. more...
Saving Medicinal Plants From Extinction
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Dawn M. Smith
Traditional healing methods based on local native plants have come back into use throughout the world while increasing land use is reducing botanical biodiversity. more...
By: Barbara Stewart
Sangre de Drago (Croton lechleri, Euphorbiaceae) is a forest tree found through much of north-western South America. more...
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