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devil's Claw, Harpagophytum_procumbens

Devil’s Claw

Harpagophytum procumbens-Devil's Claw  Family: Pedaliaceae Other names: Devil's Claw Root, Garra del Diablo, Grapple Plant, Griffe du Diable, Harpagophyti Radix, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Racine...

Yohimbe

Pausinystalia yohimbe-Yohimbe   Family: Rubiaceae Other names: Corynanthe yohimbe, Yoruba (idagbon), johimbe, Cortex yohimbe, Habitat: Native to South Africa and found primarily in Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, the Congo, and Zaire. Yohimbe is an MAO inhibitor,...

Is it ok to mix several essential oils together in the sauna?

Question by skate298: Is it ok to mix several essential oils together in the sauna? I enjoy going into the sauna at the gym and...
properties of vanilla essential

What are the properties of vanilla essential oil in a burner?

Question by Spica *: What are the properties of vanilla essential oil in a burner? Also are there any aromatherapy recipes for vanilla oil. thank you Best...
uses for woad plant

Woad

Isatis tinctoria-Woad Family: Cruciferae or Brassicaceae Other names:  Greenweed, Greenwood, Woad or Wood-waxen, formerly Wede-wixen or Woud-wix, Base-broom, Genet des Teinturiers, Farberginster, Dyers' Broom, Habitat: C. and S. Europe. Naturalized in...
useful weeds

Weeds: In Defense of Nature’s Most Unloved Plants

Weeds: In Defense of Nature's Most Unloved Plants  by James A. Duke Weeds: In Defense of Nature's Most Unloved Plants by Richard Mabey. London, England: Ecco Books; 2010....
Plant Lipids and Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents

Lipids and Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents

Lipids and Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents by Halldor Thormar (ed.). West Sussex, UK: Wiley; 2011. Hardcover; 315 pages. ISBN: 9780470741788. $145.00. Oils are important for life. They...

List of Herbs & their Magickal Properties

Herbs & their Magickal Properties Throughout the ages certain attributes have been associated with plants. Their role in supporting the body,s own systems is well...

Gardening: Spring into herb growing season

Gardening: Spring into herb growing season With spring just around the corner and growing conditions improving...

Indoor kitchen herb garden help?

Question by PDY: Indoor kitchen herb garden help? I love fresh herbs and have an outdoor...

How To Build A Windowsill Hydroponic Herb Garden (Part 1 of 2)

Part 2 link: www.youtube.com In this video I show step by step how to build...

Urban Organic Gardener – 7 Common Culinary Herbs You Can Grow Indoors

We all have windows in our apartments, which is why in this video Mike Lieberman...

Container Gardening: Container Herb Garden

Container gardening is a great way to grow plants, vegetables and herbs without needing a...

Ayurvedic

Chinese Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Watch the Full Interview Here: https://www.naturalpartners.tv/ShowListings/ChineseHerbalMedicine/tabid/788/Default.aspx Dr. Dan Wen, from Honso USA, discusses... Video Rating: 4 / 5

TPE Phytothérapie

Video Rating: 5 / 5 Moderne Phytotherapie ist nicht die "romantische aber wirkungslose Naturmedizin", an die die meinsten Ärzte bei dem Wort denken. Moderne Pflanzenheilkunde...

Useful Plants

Prunella_vulgaris; Self-Heal

Self-Heal

Prunella vulgaris-Self-Heal Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae Other names: Prunella, All-Heal, Hook-Heal, Slough-Heal, Brunella, Heart of the Earth, Blue Curls, Habitat: Europe, including Britain, from Norway south and east to N....
aniseed

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum-Aniseed Family: Umbelliferae Names: Anise, Aniseed Habitat: Originally from Egypt and Asia Minor but now widely cultivated in warmer climates. Description of Aniseed: Anise is a dainty,...
poke,Phytolacca_americana

Poke

Phytolacca americana-Poke Family: Phytolaccaceae Other names: Pokeweed, Phytolacca, Shang Lu, P. decandra Habitat: N. America Poke leaves are poisonous. They are said to be safe to eat when young, the...
dandelions

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale-Dandelion Family: Compositae or Asteraceae Other names: Blowball, Cankerwort, Lion's Tooth, Priest's Crown, Puffball, Swine Snout, White Endive, Wild Endive, Piss-a-Bed The dandelion, Taraxacum officinale,  is a commonly used medicinal...
Eupatorium_cannabinum,Hemp_Agrimony

Hemp Agrimony

Eupatorium cannabinum-Hemp Agrimony Family: Asteraceae or Compositae Other names: Holy Rope, St. John's Herb Habitat: Most of Europe, including Britain, to N. Africa, western and central Asia. By streams, in low...