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2015 Herb of the Year- Savory
SAVORY – Satureja L. When speaking of Savory, people are most familiar with the perennial Winter Savory (Satureja montana) and the annual Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis). While more widely used as a culinary herb, Savory has also been used medicinally. … Continue reading
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Artemisia of the Week: Wormwood
WORMWOOD Species: Artemisia abstinthium Common names: Wormwood, Absinthe wormwood, Common wormwood, Green ginger History/Folklore: The name Wormwood is derived from one of its many uses – to expel Worms and other intestinal parasites. It has been used for centuries to … Continue reading
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Tagged Absinthe wormwood, airmeith naturals, Artemisia, Common wormwood, Herb, Herbalism, herbs, intestinal parasites, labor pains, medicine, western mass
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Artemisia of the week: WHITE WORMWOOD
Species: Artemisia herba-alba Common names: White wormwood, Desert wormwood History/Folklore: A short shrub that grows commonly in Northern Africa and the Middle East in desert like conditions. It has been used to treat diabetes in Iraqi folk medicine. It has … Continue reading
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Artemisia of the Week: CALIFORNIA SAGEBRUSH
Species: Artemisia californica Common names: California sagebrush, Coastal sagebrush, California sagewort, California mugwort History/Folklore: Native to California, California Sagebrush is a shrub that can attain a height of 5-8 feet whose leaves have a strong sage like aroma. It provides … Continue reading
Visions of Spring
Here in Western Massachusetts we have over a foot of fresh snow on the ground and we are feeling that spring is so far away. We thought a pictorial stroll thought our gardens in spring would help. Please enjoy! Witch … Continue reading
Artemisia of the Week- Mugwort
Species: Artemisia vulgaris Common names: Mugwort, Common Mugwort, Motherwort, Old Woman (Aldy Fraw), Felon Herb History/Folklore: Believed to be the first of the nine sacred herbs given to the world by Odin as an antidote for poison and to heal … Continue reading
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Herb of the Week: Self Heal
Species: Prunella vulgaris Common names: Prunella, All-Heal, Hook-Heal, Touch and Heal, Brunella, Heart of the Earth, Blue Curls History/Folklore: Self-heal’s use has been noted in Chinese medicine as early as 206 BC. It has been used quite commonly in Europe … Continue reading
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Tagged airmeith naturals, antiviral properties, Flower, gardens, health, Herb, Herbalism, home and garden, Hook-Heal, internal bleeding, Prunella vulgaris, self heal, throat ailments, western mass
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