Natural Herbs 2.0

Do you know that Native to England and a member of the Rose family, Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) shrubs grow wild along road sides and in thickets throughout many parts of the world. . . The ancient Greeks, Chinese, Ayurvedics and Amerimay Indians used Raspberry for its health properties. The roots were also used Raspberry for its health properties. The roots were also used as a vegetable-boiled and eaten like turnips. . . In the 1940’s, renewed interest in Raspberry resulted in a published study in the British medical journal, Lancet, helping the traditional use of the Raspberry. Over the
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Do you know that In Shakespearean times, Red Clover(Trifolium pratense) was known as “Honey Stalks” because it was so liked by bees. Red Clover is one of the world’s oldest agricultural crops, cultivated since prehistoric times, and has a long history as a religious and magical symbol.. . Early Christians linked the plant to the Trinity, and during the Middle Ages, it was considered a charm against evil. The four-leaf clover , an occasional variety resulting from mutation, was and still is considered a sign for luck.. . Red Clover was also the model for the “clubs” suit in playing cards. Amon
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Do you know that To the ancients, including the Arabians, Sage (Salvia officinalis) was associated with longevity and was highly prized. The genus name ferives from the Latin for “salvation”. In early Dutch trading days, the Chinese preferred Sage tea to their own native tea, and gave traders up to four times the quantity of their choicest tea in exchange. The Amerimay Indians used it both topically and internally for its health benefits. . . Sage is oftenused today as a spice for flavoring vegetables, chicken, meats, fish, and eggs. Sage is a heartening brew, if not made too strong.
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Do you know that Commonly referred to as a creeping weed and used for ground cover, Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is grown widely throughout the tropical areas of the world. It has been widely used in Ayurvedic and traditional eastern medicine. Gotu Kola was not utilized by modern western herbalists until after World War 2 when renewed interest in the historical uses of Gotu Kola was revived. . . Today, contemporary herbalists recommend Gotu Kola for a variety of health benefits. Gotu Kola may be used as a condiment herb, or sprinkled sparingly onto foods, such as salads or vegetables. Gotu K
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Do you know that A perennial with separate male and female plants. Nettle (Urtica dioica) grows up to 4 feet tall and has toothed, pointed leaves that sting when touched. The sting causes a burning sensation. This is because each hair consists of a sharp, hollow spine that breaks off easily, allowing liquid inside, formic acid, to be released into the object causing the injury. . . In spite of its stinging, Nettles are of considerable usein many ways including culinary; they include vitamins A and C, iron and a variety of other minerals. The young shoots may also be boiled as a vegetable. Net
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Do you know that A member of the carrot family, Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a native of Italy and one of the most ancient of cultivated plants. The Roman colonization of Italy spread the early use of the plant, especially for culinary purposes. Used as a flavoring for salt-water fish, it was also used to whiten, tenderize and deodorize the meat. The odor of Fennel seed is fragrant and the taste is warm, sweet and aggreeable. Similar in taste to Dill and Anise, Fennel may be substituted for them in recipes for interesting effects. The shoots and stalks may also be eaten raw like celery. . .
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Do you know that Senna (Cassia angustifolia) is a small, peelable-bark shrub that grows in the upper Nile regions of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Senna was used over 3500 years ago by ancient Egyptian physicians. According to a rare and amazing Egyptian medical papyrus, dating to the 16th century B.C., Senna was prescribed by the physicians for their distinguished patients. . . It was also used extensively by Arabian physicians, according to their 9th century A.D. writings. Senna was introduced to Europe before the Crusades and has been widely used ever since. The Amerimay Indians also e
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Do you know that Often brewed as a coffee sub-substitute, the roots of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) may also be used as an ingredient in root beer. The cleaned, raw roots may also be sliced into salads or cooked and added to other vegetables. The taproot is white on the inside and dark brown on the outside and grows up to 6 inches long. The plant first appeared in the 10th century journals of Arabian physicians. . . By the 16th century, the British considered Dandelion a valuable herbal plant and it has held a distinguished place among European herbalists for centuries. When the whole pl
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