Lactuca virosa Lactuca virosa is a plant in the Lactuca (lettuce) genus, ingested often for its mild psychotropic (specifically hypnotic or sedative) effects which are often described as being similar to that of opium.[1] It is related to common lettuce (L. sativa), and is often called Wild Lettuce, Bitter lettuce, Laitue vireuse, Opium Lettuce, Poisonous Lettuce, Tall Lettuce or Rakutu-Karyumu-So. It can be found locally in the south east and east of England. In the rest of Great Britain it is very rare, and in Ireland it is absent. In North America, it has been documented as introduced in California, Alabama, Iowa, and Washington, DC, and grows wild in other parts of the continent.[2] Description[edit] It is biennial, similar to prickly lettuce Lactuca serriola but taller - it can grow to 200 cm. It flowers from July until September.[3] History[edit] L. virosa was used in the 19th century by physicians when opium could not be obtained. Pharmacology[edit] References[edit] General references[edit]
APEXvj - Visualize your favourite tunes online "Your Medicinal Garden: Ten Herbs to Plant This Spring" by Karyn Sweet page two Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica) Stinging nettles may be the single most useful herb. It is nutrient dense and it helps to heal an amazing array of disorders. Best of all, it can be eaten like spinach, it's easy to find, and it's free. Some of the disorders that nettles can help heal are: bladder stones, sinusitis, hyper and hypothyroidism, fever, bronchitis, infections, and eczema. This is just a partial list; you can't go wrong if you decide to use nettle for any ailment you have. Nettles are most often found in shady, wet places, usually near a stream or pond. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Licorice is an effective support for the endocrine system.
Tagetes lucida Tagetes lucida - MHNT Tagetes lucida Cav. is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as a medicinal plant and as a culinary herb. The leaves have a tarragon-like flavor, with hints of anise, and it has entered the nursery trade in North America as a tarragon substitute. Description[edit] Tagetes lucida Cav. grows 18-30 in (46–76 cm) tall. Uses[edit] Fresh or dried leaves are used as a tarragon substitute for flavoring soups, sauces etc. A pleasant anise-flavored tea is brewed using the dried leaves and flowering tops. A yellow dye can be obtained from the flowers. The dried plant is burnt as an incense and to repel insects.[3] In one study, methanolic extract from the flower inhibited growth of Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and Candida albicans cultures. Phytochemistry[edit] The plant contains the following compounds: References[edit] Jump up ^ "Taxon: Tagetes lucida Cav.".
Nootropic Nootropics (/noʊ.əˈtrɒpɨks/ noh-ə-TROP-iks), also referred to as smart drugs, memory enhancers, neuro enhancers, cognitive enhancers, and intelligence enhancers, are drugs, supplements, nutraceuticals, and functional foods that improve one or more aspects of mental function, such as working memory, motivation, and attention.[1][2] The word nootropic was coined in 1972 by the Romanian Dr. Corneliu E. Giurgea,[3][4] derived from the Greek words νους nous, or "mind", and τρέπειν trepein meaning to bend or turn.[5] Availability and prevalence[edit] At present, there are only a few drugs which have been shown to improve some aspect of cognition in medical reviews. These drugs are purportedly used primarily to treat cognitive or motor function difficulties attributable to such disorders as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and ADHD. Academic use[edit] Several factors positively and negatively influence the use of drugs to increase cognitive performance. Drugs[edit]
Make Your Own Potting Soil Related Content How to Make Your Own Paper If you have a lot of excess scrap paper like I do, it’s time to put that waste to better use. Read t... How to make your own potting soil. How to Make Your Own Potting Soil Packaged potting soils are a terrific convenience, but their cost adds up fast in a busy garden. Potting soil self-sufficiency is good for your pocketbook, your plants and the planet, and you actually gain convenience by always having potting soil ready when you need it. Giving Up Exotic Planting Ingredients At least half of any homemade potting soil is homemade compost, but most commercial potting soils are based on some combination of peat moss, perlite and vermiculite — all of which contribute to land degradation and pollution as they are mined, processed, packaged and shipped. Peat moss comes from wetland bogs in Canada or Michigan, which is not sustainable and probably a long, long way from where you live (see Do You Recommend Peat Moss to Improve Soil?). Now for the risks.
Artemisia vulgaris It is a tall herbaceous perennial plant growing 1–2 m (rarely 2.5 m) tall, with a woody root. The leaves are 5–20 cm long, dark green, pinnate, with dense white tomentose hairs on the underside. The erect stem often has a red-purplish tinge. The rather small flowers (5 mm long) are radially symmetrical with many yellow or dark red petals. The narrow and numerous capitula (flower heads) spread out in racemose panicles. It flowers from July to September. A number of species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) feed on the leaves and flowers; see List of Lepidoptera that feed on Artemisia for details. References[edit] External links[edit]
Growing Coffee Beans at Home Growing Coffee Beans at Home Growing coffee plants at home is a rewarding experience that will help you learn and appreciate the work involved in producing coffee. It is a very easy plant to take care of and is a great conversation piece, especially during flowering or cherry development. When home growing coffee beans, you should start with a freshly picked coffee cherry. But unless you are in a producing country, however, this may not be possible and you can skip to section 2. Harvesting Coffee and Preparing the Coffee Seeds Ripe coffee cherries should be harvested and picked from trees with a high production and without any disease or other affliction. Germinating Coffee Beans If coffee cherries are not readily available, green coffee can be purchased from a green coffee supplier, but it is essential that the bean is of a recent crop and recent shipment. It is advisable to pre-germinate the seeds. The seeds should be watered daily. Coffee Plant Care Related Articles Growing Coffee
Artemisia absinthium Description[edit] It grows naturally on uncultivated, arid ground, on rocky slopes, and at the edge of footpaths and fields. Toxicity[edit] Artemisia absinthium contains thujone, a psychoactive chemical that can cause epileptic-like convulsions and kidney failure when ingested in large amounts.[4] Cultivation[edit] Artemisia absinthium. This plant,[6] and its cultivars 'Lambrook Mist'[6] and 'Lambrook Silver'[7] have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Uses[edit] It is an ingredient in the spirit absinthe, and is used for flavouring in some other spirits and wines, including bitters, vermouth and pelinkovac. Wormwood is the traditional colour and flavour agent for green songpyeon, a type of rice cake eaten during the Korean thanksgiving festival of Chuseok in the autumn. Etymology[edit] The word "wormwood" comes from Middle English wormwode or wermode. Cultural history[edit] References[edit] External links[edit]