When harvesting herbs for immediate use there are a few rules to keep in
mind. For single stemmed herbs such as basil and savory, only pick the
center tip. This encourages bushy growth. Use the tops and flower buds of
chervil, thyme, and mint. Use the outside leaves and stalks of your
parsley plant and leave the center alone.A major harvest requires a bit of
work, but the rewards ... Read article
Body Mass Index is calculated by dividing a person's body weight in
kilograms by his/her height is meters squared. Being obese and overweight
are not the same. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese and a BMI of
25-29.9 is considered overweight. The tendency towards obesity is
encouraged by two bad habits: lack of physical activity and high-calorie
food. In Ayurveda, the ...
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Aromatic herbs are some of the most unusual plant species in the plant
kingdom; nothing can be as useful and beneficial as Aromatherapy herbs.
Their contribution to the civilization is a fact well recognized.Aromatic
plants are those which contain certain natural compounds called natural
scents. Most of these critical extracts are obtained from different parts
of a plant like leaves, ...
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Herbs have really become the passion of many devoted gardeners. Why so,
you may ask? -Because they are extremely simplistic to take care of.
Another big priority that herbs have over other garden plants is that THEY
ARE USEFUL. Herbs can be used in your kitchen, for preparing and spicing
of different meals. Thats why, many people just become hooked on growing
herbs. Not just housewives, though ...
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Herbs have been used for centuries to facilitate weight loss. The issue is
that some herbs used for weight loss are better for you than others.Some
herbs trick your body into thinking your body is full (like hoodia which
is technically a plant but is commonly found in the herbal section of your
health food store.)Other herbs are classified as being thermogenic meaning
that they ... Read article
Insomnia has been around since time began and is a problem that affects
the lives of literally millions of people worldwide causing mild
irritation to some and severely affecting the quality of life for a large
number of us. Finding a cure for insomnia and getting back to night after
night of natural sleep is not always an easy matter but, for a lot of
people, the solution lies in the ...
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The problem of insomnia is as old as time itself and affects the lives of
millions of people from just about every country causing modest irritation
to some and severely affecting the quality of life for a large number of
us.Curing insomnia and getting back to night after night of natural sleep
can be difficult however, for many of us, the answer lies in using
time-honored traditional ...
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Hello folks. Have you ever come down with some ailment just when the local
pharmacy is closed? There must be some natural medicine and herbs in the
kitchen you can use.Im going through my kitchen right now to see what
organic body products I can come up with. My eyes are really tired so I
cut two slices of fresh cucumber and press over each eye. Boy is that
refreshing!Chamomile ...
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Handmade soap is made of natural ingredients, including many herbs that
make it healthy and replenishing for the skin. Aloe, for example, is one
of the main herbal ingredients in handmade soap. Aloe comes from the inner
part of an aloe leaf and is a wonderful healing agent. Used to treat
burns, rashes, insect bites, Aloe is also used to heal wounds and help to
prevent infection.Basil ... Read
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Hello folks. Does anybody out there know anything about herbs and natural
cures? I am no great pro but even I have picked up some pointers over the
years.Take lavender! I love lavender. Lavender is so easy to plant and
look after, flourishes year after year, has a lovely, soothing scent, is
known to induce relaxation, and keeps the moths away. I have a lavender
plant on my kitchen ... Read article
Basil, (Ocimum basilicum), has been around for a long time and was
originally named by Theophrastus (you know, the guy who co-founded and
then replaced Aristotle as head of the Peripatetic school of philosophy
back in 323 B.C.) There are indeed 35 species in the Basil family of
plants, ranging from annuals right through perennials and into shrubs. The
one Im interested in though is a tender ...
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Growing herbs for tea can be either a pleasant hobby or become a market
crop offered to customers in a variety of ways, giving them the
opportunity to add healthy variety to their beverage menu, whether warming
up in the morning with a fresh-picked brew, or sipping garden-grown iced
tea on a summer afternoon. Humans and tea go back a long way. Black,
green, oolong and the rarer white ...
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The list of herbs one can use for tea is long, with their uses crossing
over from pure culinary pleasure to folk remedy and healing. Here are some
all-time beverage favorites, from South African natives to North American
natives and many others you might want to try. Starting with the mints
(Mentha spp.), a fun, sometimes hard-to-find variety is banana mint. While
the common name for ... Read
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There are numerous ways to package dried herbal teas for sale, from
tea-themed gift baskets to home spa tea collections. Also, they can be
sold as individual live potted plants. These are usually for your
customers' gardens, but some tea herbs can be grown on a windowsill or
porch, or even on your customers' desks at work. Live potted plants ready
to be placed in the customers ...
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Fear and anxiety are closely linked, but quite different. Fear is focused,
anxiety is diffuse. Fear is health promoting and protective: it keeps us
from jumping off cliffs. Anxiety can destroy health and increase our
vulnerability: it shortens our breath, narrows our blood vessels, and
interferes with the functioning of the immune system. Fear is useful
energy; it calls to our courage. Anxiety ...
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Spices and herbs are common in most foods around the world today. Both are
used to flavor foods and some for medicinal purposes. Herbs and spices
have both been prominent throughout human history. In earlier times, herbs
and spices were considered luxuries and only available for the use of the
wealthy. Herbs and spices were also traded frequently between nations in
medieval times. Many people ...
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Weight Loss Formula1. Dandelion: (Taraxacum officiale) Identity: Roots,
Leaves - Can commonly be viewed as a weed in the yard that needs to be
eliminated. However, it has been used over the centuries in salads and in
Herbal Remedies for its help-healing properties. It is rich in Potassium
which works with Sodium to help reduce high blood pressure; and Lecithin
for the function ... Read
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Imagine your self floating in a gigantic bathtub full of herbs hugging
your skin; its magical powers take away your tensions, worries and
transforming you to feel complete and new.Bath is calming way to relax in
todays fast paced stressful life. It is a soothing way to start a new day
and blissful send-off to bed. Herbs and its essential oils soothes aching
muscles, tense nerves, skin ...
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Herbs that Do Better as PillsOil of Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)The
principal active ingredient in eucalyptus oil is "eucalyptol" which has
strong germicidal and disinfectant properties. Applying oil of Eucalyptus
to cuts and scrapes will kill germs and speed up the healing process. It
also functions as a diuretic, lowers blood sugar and helps to ...
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Herbs have been embraced for centuries. Herbal remedies offer solutions to
many different types of symptoms in the body. From the common cold, to
acne, toothache, and even baldnessherbs can enrich our overall well-being
and appearance. For years many men and women have relied on herbal
remedies to prevent premature hair loss and stress-induced hair loss. The
following remedies are some of the ...
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An approach to healing which uses plant or plant-derived preparations to
treat, prevent, or cure various health conditions and ailments. This
approach is incorporated into various medical systems. Although herbal
medicine does not have a specific point of conception, at present an
estimated 80% of the world’s population rely on medicinal plant
preparations for their primary healthcare needs, according to the World
Health Organization. ...
Herbal medicine involves the use of any or all of the different parts of
plants (roots, leaves, stems and seeds) to treat illnesses and maintain
health. Medicines are given to improve the body’s natural functions and to
restore a natural balance of health. Herbal medicines can be given in many
forms, such as liquids, infusions, tablets, creams and ointments.
Herbs are used in both Eastern and Western medicine. The aim is to use all
parts of the herb and particular emphasis is laid on the energetic content
of the herbs and its ability to stimulate healing. Thus the method of
picking the herb and the time of day can affect the potency. The whole herb
has a wider healing potential than the single active agent used by the
pharmaceutical industry.
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