Medicinal Plants
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Learn about the properties and uses of three popular medicinal herbs, St. Johns Wort, ginseng and ginko biloba. more...
By: Violet Snow
Jewelweed, widely known as a poison ivy remedy, is abundant in damp areas, blooming throughout the second half of summer and into the fall. more...
By: Violet Snow
Elderberries begin to ripen in late August and hang on the trees through much of September, both a tonic and a comfort as the summer declines and winter approaches. more...
By: Violet Snow
Yarrow, which blooms at the height of summer, is a hot-weather plant that can treat wounds instantly and help cool down the body, just as it lowers winter fevers. more...
By: Violet Snow
The pungent aromas of certain plants indicate the presence of volatile oils that have specific effects on the human body. more...
By: Sylvia Farley
Elder, Sambucus niger, Druids' hedge tree and healing herb, provides dye, jam, witches' wands and herb tea to stop virus influenza in its tracks. more...
By: Violet Snow
Although painful to the touch, stinging nettle is a nourishing edible plant and an important component of the herbal medicine chest. more...
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