Growing Basil
One of the easiest and most popular culinary herbs to grow is the common or sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum. Native to southern Asia and islands of the South Pacific, this [ ...click to read more ]
Steam Inhalation Natural Healing Remedy Using Herbs
You will need the following equipment: Fresh or dried herbs, a heat proof bowl, 4 cups of boiling water and a bath towel. Boil 4 cups of water. In a large heat proof glass or [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Giving an herbal gift is a healthy way to celebrate Father’s Day ! Here are some gift ideas, including some you can make yourself: If he likes to cook with fresh herbs, [ ...click to read more ]
Growing Mosquito-Repellent Herb Plants
Lantana – [Lantana camara] an ornamental plant that has a strong oily smell. Lantana emits large amounts of volatile organic compounds from the leaves. Lantana leaves [ ...click to read more ]
How to Make an Herbal Compress
A compress is basically a cloth or a small towel that has been soaked in an herbal decoction or infusion and then applied to a painful area. Use Comfrey for sports type [ ...click to read more ]
Herbs That Boost Your Immune System
Echinacea- A beautiful perennial herb grown easily from seed. Commercial echinacea is extracted from the roots and sold in health food stores. You can make an immune boosting [ ...click to read more ]
Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is on Sunday May 13, 2012 Herb plants are at their peak during the month of May. Garden centers are bursting with basil, dill, rosemary and many other [ ...click to read more ]
Herbs ~ Garden and Cooking
Ten Best Herbs for Cooking Basil, dill,rosemary, chives, mint, sage, cilantro, oregano, parsley,thyme. Five Best Herbs to Grow in Containers and Pots Basil ~ Full sun, moist [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Foot Bath
Happy Earth Day ! Roses are red Violets are blue For Earth Day this year Let’s all plant a few After a weekend of digging and planting in the garden, what better way to [ ...click to read more ]
Herbs That Heal
Calendula Tincture for the Relief of Hemmorroids… 1 – 16 ounce bottle of witch hazel 2 – tablespoons of dried calendula flowers In a glass jar or ceramic [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 