Medicinal Plants
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Medicinal Plant Profile of the Common Foxglove
Common foxglove has a long history of medicinal use in Europe and is a popular cottage garden flower; however, foxglove is also poisonous and should be used with care.
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The Sweet Box Plant Species
Sweet box plant species is native to the Himalayas and has been used medicinally by indigenous people for centuries; sweet box was brought to Europe in the 19th century.
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The Use of Medicinal Medieval Herbs
Herbs and plants used in medieval times were popularized by the herbalists John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper; many herbs in use today were also found in medieval gardens.
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The Use of Plants in Medicine by Avicenna
Avicenna, also know as Ib'n Sina, was an Arab physician who contributed greatly to the medicinal world; his published works included the use of plants in medicine.
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Medicinal Plants and Herbs Used by Hippocrates
Hippocrates, an ancient Greek healer who became known as the 'father of medicine', used a number of medicinal plants and healing herbs in his teachings and written work.
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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.
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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.
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The Ancient Uses of Rock Rose
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.
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Coriander for Healing
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.
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The Herb Basil
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.
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The Cananga Trees
The names 'cananga' and 'ylang ylang' are used interchangeably to describe the cananga trees; however, there are differences and similarities between the two species.
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Types of Herb Gardens
There are different types of herb garden designs; herbs can be grown for medicinal, aromatic and culinary uses, resulting in many different herb gardens.
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Bach Flower Therapy
Dr Edward Bach was the founder of flower remedies, known as Bach flower therapy; although there are other flower remedies, the Bach flower remedies are the most popular.
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The Healing Properties of Valerian
The herb Valerian has been used for its healing properties for centuries; both as a herb and an essential oil, Valerian has many medicinal uses for today's problems.
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The Medicinal Herb Rosemary
Rosemary is one of the oldest healing herbs and is popular in today's herb gardens; Rosemary is both a culinary and medicinal herb, with many healing properties.
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Medicinal Properties of Aromatic Plant Families
Aromatic plants of the same family share not only similar physical characteristics but also similar medicinal properties; many scented plants have therapeutic powers.
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Healing Properties of the Orange Tree
The orange tree has many healing properties; there are different species of citrus orange, although medicinal uses of the differing oranges are similar.
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The Medicinal Uses of Marigold Flowers
Marigold is an ancient, medicinal herb with many medicinal properties and uses; it is a brightly colored Summer flower, also known as Calendula.
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The Medicinal Uses of Violet
The Sweet Violet is a well known Spring flower, native to Europe; however, Violets also have many medicinal properties used to treat many common problems.
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The History of the Aromatic Still Room
Plants and herbs have had both medicinal and and perfumery uses for thousands of years; extraction of oils from the plant began in the still room.
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How to Identify the Poppy Family
Poppies are reminiscent of war, symbolizing the fallen soldiers of battles lost; however, there are several species of poppies, some with surprising medicinal properties.
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The Ebers Papyrus of Ancient Egypt
The Ebers Papyrus is one of the oldest and most important records of plant use in medicine; it contains details of medicinal plants still in use today.
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Lost Medicinal Plants of Pompeii
The ancient city of Pompeii in Italy lay hidden for centuries after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.; archaeological excavation has uncovered some surprising secrets.
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The History of Medicinal Herbs
Herbal plants have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes; they have a strong connection to botany, despite attempts to separate the two over the years.
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A Brief Guide to Dill
Dill is a herb which has a long history of use both medicinally and culinary; its associations with both witchcraft and the bible indicate its diversity of use.
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