Hildegard De Bingen: An Herbalist From The Past With Tips For Today
Hildegard de Bingen, a woman ahead of her time, left an indelible mark on medieval history as a visionary, mystic, composer and herbalist. Born in 1098, this remarkable ...
Category: Medicinal Herbs
Information for growing and using medicinal herbs and making your own home remedies for use in an emergency.
Galangal: A Healing Herb From The Past For Today’s Aches And Pains
Galangal Galangal is an ancient herb similar to ginger which is more commonly know and used. Both are in the Zingiberaceae family. This aromatic and pungent herb not ...
Goldenseal
Common Name: Goldenseal Latin Name: Hydrastis canadensis Annual/Perennial: Perennial Sun/Shade: Shade Height/Width: 6-24 inches Bloom Time: Root is harvested after 4-5 years, in the fall Zone: 4-7 Parts ...
Wintergreen
Common Name: Wintergreen Latin Name: Gaultheria procumbens Annual/Perennial: Perennial Sun/Shade: shade Height/Width: low growing ground cover, 8-10 inches Bloom Time: berries late fall into winter Zone: 3-7 Parts ...
Ashwaghanda
Common Name: Ashwaghanda or Winter Cherry or Withania or Indian Ginsing Latin Name: Withania somnifera Annual/Perennial: can be grown as an annual Sun/Shade: Sun, dry soil Height/Width: 3 ...
Lemon Balm
Common Name: Lemon Balm or Balm or Melissa Latin Name: Melissa officinalis Annual/Perennial: Perennial Sun/Shade: Shade to part Sun Height/Width: 2 feet Bloom Time: harvest early summer to ...
Sage
Common Name: Sage or Meadow Sage Latin Name: Salvia officinalis Annual/Perennial: Perennial, can be grown as an annual Sun/Shade: Sun Height/Width: 2-4 feet Bloom Time: Gather in June ...
Comfrey
Common Name: Comfrey or Knitbone Latin Name: Symphytum officinalis Annual/Perennial: Perennial Sun/Shade: Full Sun Height/Width: 2-3 feet tall Bloom Time: Summer and Fall Zone: 4-8 Parts of Plant ...
Boneset
Common Name: Boneset or Indian Sage Latin Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum Annual/Perennial: Perennial Sun/Shade: Sun Height/Width: 1-5 feet Bloom Time: Summer Zone: 4-9 Parts of Plant Used: Flower, Leaves ...
Astragalus Root
Common Name: Astragalus Root – Huang qi Latin Name: Astragalus membranaceus Annual/Perennial: Perennial Sun/Shade: Sun Height/Width: 4 feet Bloom Time: Harvest root in the fall of 4-7 year ...
