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Making Herb Salts |
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By herbalexpert on
7/28/2006 3:16 PM
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This seasoning mix will be free of additives of any kind (provided you know that the herbs are organically grown – preferably from your own garden !) and a healthy and tasty alternative to iodised salt. A shaker full of a wonderful herb blend salt and a copy of the recipe would be a good gift too.
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Garden Parsley as a herbal remedy |
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By herbalexpert on
7/25/2006 4:40 PM
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The Garden Parsley is not indigenous to Britain: Linnaeus said that its wild habitat was Sardinia, whence it was brought to England and apparently first cultivated here in 1548...Like most biennials Parsley develops only a rosette of leaves during the first year. .....
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Herbal remedy quick and easy tips for youthful skin |
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By herbalexpert on
7/17/2006 11:25 AM
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There are a number of things you can easily fit into your day that make a considerable difference to the health of the skin, some of the tips are to do with hydration of the skin, and others to do with skin renewal and moisturising.
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Making Marjoram Infused Oil. |
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By herbalexpert on
7/13/2006 4:48 PM
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Marjoram or Oregano can be used for this (same difference – I have different species of these some of which were labelled Oregano and others Marjoram). This is a way to create a wonderful aromatic cooking oil with the health benefits of marjoram in promoting digestion.
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An old herbal remedy for Headache |
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By herbalexpert on
7/10/2006 2:22 PM
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Consult Me (circa 1900) gives this recipe for dealing with a headache, consisting of centaury, feverfew, camomile and rhubarb. There are other suggestions ,too, involving colocynth and blue pill, as well as some easy methods and recipes.
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Harvesting Herbs – Late spring and early summer(N-W) |
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By herbalexpert on
7/9/2006 11:15 AM
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Though herbs can often by harvested throughout the year, there are particular times that are beneficial for a herb harvest for certain herbs. The following list are those herbs from N-W that can best be harvested from later spring to early summer.
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Harvesting Herbs – Late spring and early summer(A-M) |
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By herbalexpert on
7/7/2006 12:57 PM
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Though herbs can often by harvested throughout the year, there are particular times that are beneficial for a herb harvest for certain herbs. The following list are those herbs from A-M that can best be harvested from later spring to early summer.
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Carrier Oils for making essential oil remedies |
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By herbalexpert on
7/3/2006 8:08 PM
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A good carrier oil for distributing the effect of special essential oils for its medicinal or other usage should ideally have a number of qualities. Firstly, it should have little odour of its own, it should be fairly light but of therapeutic value in its own right for nourishing the skin, and if it is reasonable in price it is a major bonus
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