Category: Herbal Medicine Plants
Health benefits of Turmeric The root has been in use since antiquity for its anti-inflammatory (painkiller), carminative, anti-flatulent and anti-microbial properties. The herb contains health benefiting essential oils such …
Health benefits of Thyme herb Thyme contains many active principles that are found to have disease preventing and health promoting properties. Thyme herb contains thymol, one of the important …
Drying Herbs in a Microwave oven- Herbal Planting We sought the advice of an expert on microwave cookery who considers microwave drying a very efficient and quick method of …
Harvesting and drying herbs- Herbal Planting When drying herbs it is important that the watery element should evaporate, leaving behind the fragrant essential oils which contain many other components …
Planting Herb in Containers-Herbal Planting Many people living in units have little or no garden in which to grow their favourite plants, much as they would like to. Herbs …
Bible Gardens- History of Herb Gardens We have always intended to create a “Bible garden”, especially after reading about one in an overseas magazine some time ago. Like a …
A Shakespeare Garden- History of Herb Gardens Shakespeare had a countryman’s joy and delight in the herbs and flowers of hedgerows, meadows and gardens, with which he was so …
Suggestions for Making an Herb Garden- History of Herbs Gardens A simple, neat herb garden is one that is about four metres square, well- drained, and situated in a …
