MEDICINAL AND CULINARY HERBS

I had the opportunity to go on a herb tour with one of America's Indians, who taught us many things. One of the things she taught was that when picking herbs, we are to not rape the land but rather pick sparingly.

This article discusses the history, medicinal and culinary uses, and methods of cultivation of the wonderful herb anise.

Herbs and spices are parts of the plant that are used to add flavor to food without adding substance. Here are some of the best places to stock up....

Many wild plants grow in Ohio including herbs, which the Native Americans used for centuries before the Europeans ever arrived in America. Many of these wild herbs abound in Ohio today.

Information on Barberry and the medicinally uses of it and more.

Information on Astragalus and its uses for medicinal healing and more.

Collecting herbs direct from the source is far healthier and more beneficial than purchasing dried herbs and herbal medicines from health stores and supermarkets.

Many low-income gardeners who receive food stamps are completely unaware that, in all fifty states, food stamp benefits can be used to purchase live plants and seeds for growing organic food at home.

The residents of Massachusetts take their gardening very seriously. It does not matter if the garden is in a small city yard, or a container garden on a terrace, or an elaborate display in a county garden, it has to be done right.

Like Chinese herbs that are used in TCM ("Traditional Chinese Medicine"), stevia may also have some medicinal and therapeutic applications in addition to its culinary role as a sugar substitute.

Basil is a known fever reducer, and immune stimulant. It is also easy to grow so that anyone can have it readily available if necessary.

Medicinal herbs in your bath are an effective way to influence your health. Both culinary herbs and medicinal herbs can be used and are described here. Get cleaner & healthier all at the same time!

Marjoram, oregano and savory contain similar volatile oils that treat ailments in the same areas of the human body. They also contain oils that treat specific ailments.

Further ask how the organic herbs are processed and milled.

You have planted the herbs and watched them grow and flourish. They are extremely useful in so many ways. But, using herbs from a home herb garden requires a little bit or work first.

Although there has been little hard scientific research into the use of certain scents and their effects on the human psyche, many have found that certain smells can have a calming or energizing effect.

This article describes how to use herbs for companion planting in your garden.

Determining what counts as an herb and what counts as a spice is not always easy. Here are a few ways people differentiate between the two.

This article contains information about herbs and how they can help your lifestyle.

This article spells out the importance of fresh herbs and the reasons we should switch to incorporating fresh herbs into our food, rather than dried herbs.

Opportunities for people with knowledge of herbs and herbal medicine are expanding as the health benefits of these plants are brought to light. Here's how to learn about herbs whether you want to be a herb professional or a polished herb amateur.

This article describes a list of common herbs that can be used for medicinal purposes.

Cooking with herbs is like the finishing touches to your dinner party.