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Complementary Medicine. Well Health Supplements. Sustenance. Morphologic Spice Index. Spice of life. Eryngium foetidum. "Culantro" redirects here.

Eryngium foetidum

It is not to be confused with coriander, also known as "cilantro". Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Its scientific Latin name literally translates as "foul-smelling thistle". Common names include culantro (/kuːˈlɑːntroʊ/ or /kuːˈlæntroʊ/), Mexican coriander and long coriander. It is native to Mexico and South America, but is cultivated worldwide. Common names[edit] Brahmi Plant Care & Growing Information. Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water often.

Brahmi Plant Care & Growing Information

Brahmi is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. See our list of companion Plants for Brahmi to see which plants you should plant in close proximity to encourage growth. Grows from nodes on the spreading vines. spreads vigourously once established and well watered. 3499350661Information%20about%20Organic%20Cultivation%20of%20Tulsi%20and%20Brahmi.pdf. Survival Food Series: Medicinal Plants for the Survival Garden. Plants have been revered through out history for their magical healing powers.

Survival Food Series: Medicinal Plants for the Survival Garden

In a dire situation where over the counter medicine is no longer available, many will be forced to turn their backs on modern medicine and reacquaint themselves with more homeopathic and natural forms. Welcome to Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages. On these pages, I present solid information on (currently) 117 different spice plants.

Welcome to Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages

Emphasis is on their usage in ethnic cuisines, particularly in Asia; furthermore, I discuss their history, chemical constituents, and the etymology of their names. Last but not least, there are numerous photos featuring the live plants or the dried spices. Botanical Spice Index. This index allows to locate spices according to their botanical association.

Botanical Spice Index

Angelica archangelica. During its first year it only grows leaves, but during its second year its fluted stem can reach a height of two meters (or six feet).

Angelica archangelica

Its leaves are composed of numerous small leaflets, divided into three principal groups, each of which is again subdivided into three lesser groups. The edges of the leaflets are finely toothed or serrated. The flowers, which blossom in July, are small and numerous, yellowish or greenish in colour, are grouped into large, globular umbels, which bear pale yellow, oblong fruits. Institut de Botanique - Herbiers Universitaires de Clermont-Ferrand. Institut de Botanique - Herbiers Universitaires de Clermont-Ferrand. CLF : Un herbier mondial, 3ème collection universitaire nationale. Un centre de recherche et d'expertise pour la connaissance de la diversité végétale en moyenne montagne. Institut de Botanique - Herbiers Universitaires de Clermont-Ferrand (IBHUC) 3 boulevard Lafayette 63000 CLERMONT-FERRAND FRANCE Tel. Courting Ms. Violet. It is a Wednesday afternoon in late April.

Courting Ms. Violet

The day is overcast and cold for the middle of Spring. I wear my winter coat and sling my foraging bag over my shoulder. I am off to Central Park and pray to the water elementals to hold off until I am finished harvesting. Roselle (plant) The roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of Hibiscus native to the Old World tropics, used for the production of bast fibre and as an infusion.

Roselle (plant)

It is an annual or perennial herb or woody-based subshrub, growing to 2–2.5 m (7–8 ft) tall. The leaves are deeply three- to five-lobed, 8–15 cm (3–6 in) long, arranged alternately on the stems. The roselle is known as the rosella or rosella fruit in Australia. The plant is considered to have antihypertensive properties. In some places, the plant is primarily cultivated for the production of bast fibre from the stem of the plant.

The red calyces of the plant are increasingly exported to America and Europe, where they are used as food colourings. Horizon Herbs-Organic growers of medicinal herb seeds, medicinal herb plants, organic vegetable seeds and organic garden seeds. Empowering Gardeners to Grow Roots of Sustainability Thank you for your interest in open pollinated vegetables, culinary herbs and medicinal herbs.

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Enjoy over 20 brand new herbal recipes from our kitchen, fun how-tos, exciting new products, gorgeous color photos, farm stories, and plenty of herbal inspirations to explore. We have all of the essentials you'll need as the sun brings new growth our way. Request a free copy! Organic Tea Blends Our delicious herbal tea blends are made by hand in small batches each day. Herb Day Celebration Join us on May 4th for FREE herbal education and celebration! Herb News. Herbs at a Glance [NCCAM Health Information] Medicinal Herbs Guide - Natural Herbs Guide - Healing Herbs Guide. Purple Sage Medicinal Herbs. Welcome to Purple Sage Medicinal Herbs. This website is maintained by a Medical Herbalist as an information resource for those interested in medicinal herbs and their applications, including students of complementary and alternative medicine, botanists, gardeners, cooks, and anyone wanting to learn more about traditional herbal medicine.

If you are intending to use herbal medicines yourself you should first read the safety statement. Site Contents Herb Profiles: An expanding database of monographs on individual herbs and their medicinal uses. Herbal Information, Organic Herbs, Gardening Supplies. PLANTS Profile for Echinacea purpurea (eastern purple coneflower. Flax. Flax (also known as common flax or linseed), with the binomial name: Linum usitatissimum, is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is a food and fibre crop that is grown in cooler regions of the world. Linum usitatissimum is native to the region extending from the eastern Mediterranean, through Western Asia and the Middle East, to India.

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