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2015 Herb of the Year- Savory

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Airmeith Naturals

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

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Airmeith Naturals

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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Herb of the Week: Ashwaganda

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Airmeith Naturals

ASHWAGANDA Species: Withania somnifera Common names: Ashwaganda Root, Indian Ginseng, Winter cherry History/Folklore: Ashwaganda root has been used for over three thousand in Ayuverdic medicine as a general tonic and to help stabilize moods. It is a member of the … Continue reading →

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Herb of the Week: Burdock

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Airmeith Naturals

BURDOCK Species: Arctium lappa Common names: Beggar’s Buttons,Thorny Burr, Love Leaves, Gobo  History/Folklore: Burdock is a common biennial considered by many to be a weed. However, it has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments throughout history. The … Continue reading →

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Artemisia of the week: WHITE WORMWOOD

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Airmeith Naturals

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

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Airmeith Naturals

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 →

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Herb of the Week: WHITE WILLOW

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Airmeith Naturals

Species: Salix alba Common names: White Willow History/Folklore:The use of Willow bark has been noted as far back as 400 BC (the time of Hippocrates). To help reduce fever and inflammation, patients were advised to chew on the bark of … Continue reading →

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Artemisia of the Week: ROMAN WORMWOOD

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Airmeith Naturals

Species: Artemisia pontica Common names: Petite Wormwood, Small Absinthe History/Folklore: Believed to have been brought to the Americas in the 17th century, Roman Wormwood was favored in the making of Vermouth because its taste was less bitter that A. Absinthium. … Continue reading →

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Artemisia of the Week- Mugwort

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Airmeith Naturals

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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Artemisia of the Week – SOUTHERNWOOD

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Airmeith Naturals

  Species: Artemisia abrotanum Common names: Southernwood, Lad’s Love, Boy’s Love, Old Man’s Beard, Garderobe (clothes protector) History/Folklore: Originating in Spain and Italy it was brought to the UK around 1550. In the US it is mainly used as an … Continue reading →

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