Herbal Medicine from Your Garden » Not so common herbs http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com How to use herbs from your garden or windowsill for health Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:50:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Meadowsweet for gout, diarrhea and fever http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/meadowsweet-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/meadowsweet-health-benefits/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:51:46 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1821
  • Gravel Root for kidney and urinary problems
  • Eyebright for eye infections, colds and hay fever
  • Herb Robert for gout, and to repel mosquitos, rabbits and deer
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/meadowsweet-health-benefits/feed/ 3     Mexican Marigold for gastritis and infested gardens http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/mexican-marigold-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/mexican-marigold-health-benefits/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:33:58 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1810
  • French Marigold for relief from constipation
  • English Marigold is a powerful anti-inflammatory
  • Ajowan for cramp, muscle spasms and griping pain
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/mexican-marigold-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Alpine Lady’s Mantle – Lady’s Mantle’s little sister? http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/alpine-ladys-mantle-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/alpine-ladys-mantle-health-benefits/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:01:15 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1784
  • Lady’s Mantle to stop bleeding and vaginal discharge
  • Nerve Root is an endangered plant
  • Lesser Calamint for insomnia and painful periods
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/alpine-ladys-mantle-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Lady’s Mantle to stop bleeding and vaginal discharge http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/ladys-mantle-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/ladys-mantle-health-benefits/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:48:13 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1776
  • Alpine Lady’s Mantle – Lady’s Mantle’s little sister?
  • Goosegrass for dandruff, glandular fever and ME
  • Mountain Cornflower for eye infections and bleeding gums
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/ladys-mantle-health-benefits/feed/ 1     Gravel Root for kidney and urinary problems http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/gravel-root-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/gravel-root-health-benefits/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:42:08 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1747
  • Sea Holly for the prostate and urinary disorders
  • Sorrel for liver and kidney disorders
  • Chicory for gout, gravel and gastritis
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/gravel-root-health-benefits/feed/ 8     Ipecacuanha – DANGEROUS old fashioned emetic http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/ipecac-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/ipecac-health-benefits/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 17:08:05 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1738
  • Horseradish for congestion and tumors
  • Aloe vera for burns, wounds and skin problems
  • Common Tansy is too dangerous for household use
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/ipecac-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Slippery Elm for boils and splinters http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/slippery-elm-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/slippery-elm-health-benefits/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 11:43:09 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1689
  • Guelder Rose anti-spasmodic and nerve tonic
  • Great Burdock for sciatica and skin problems
  • Sheep’s sorrel is high in vitamin C and anti-inflammatory
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/slippery-elm-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Great Burdock for sciatica and skin problems http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/great-burdock-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/great-burdock-health-benefits/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:42:21 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1661
  • Sheep’s sorrel is high in vitamin C and anti-inflammatory
  • Lovage, one of the best natural sources of quercetin
  • Gravel Root for kidney and urinary problems
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/great-burdock-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Rosella to thin blood and lower blood pressure http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/rosella-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/rosella-health-benefits/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:05:34 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1572
  • Sorrel for liver and kidney disorders
  • Sheep’s sorrel is high in vitamin C and anti-inflammatory
  • Sesame for hair loss and a herbal sunscreen
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/rosella-health-benefits/feed/ 2     Brazilian Mint – more than just a herbal aspirin http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/brazilian-mint-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/brazilian-mint-health-benefits/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:48:47 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1537
  • Ipecacuanha – DANGEROUS old fashioned emetic
  • Lemon Balm – Not a Mint, whatever they say
  • Sage in the herbal medicine cabinet
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/brazilian-mint-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Marijuana is a panacea, but mostly prohibited http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/marijuana-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/marijuana-health-benefits/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:59:55 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1493
  • Hemp agrimony is attractive to wildlife
  • Ginseng and American Ginseng to improve your sex life
  • Bog Myrtle for memory loss and dementia
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/marijuana-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Bethroot for hemorrhage, ulcers and gangrene http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/bethroot-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/bethroot-health-benefits/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:58:14 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1478
  • Tormentil for toothache and mouth ulcers
  • Goldenseal for peptic ulcer
  • Marsh Mallow for open sores and external ulcers
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/bethroot-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Goldenseal for peptic ulcer http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/goldenseal-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/goldenseal-health-benefits/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:34:41 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1470
  • Ginseng and American Ginseng to improve your sex life
  • Eyebright for eye infections, colds and hay fever
  • Bethroot for hemorrhage, ulcers and gangrene
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/goldenseal-health-benefits/feed/ 0     American Pennyroyal for rashes and itching skin http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/american-pennyroyal-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/american-pennyroyal-health-benefits/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:23:33 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1447
  • Pennyroyal – noble maybe, but not wholesome
  • Ginseng and American Ginseng to improve your sex life
  • African Marigolds treat skin disorders boils-eczema
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/american-pennyroyal-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Ginseng and American Ginseng to improve your sex life http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/ginseng-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/ginseng-health-benefits/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:44:38 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1431
  • Clary Sage – once called Cleareye
  • American Pennyroyal for rashes and itching skin
  • American Valerian soothes nerves and brings sleep
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/ginseng-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Asafoetida herbal anti-viral being tested on Pandemic Flu http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/asafoetida-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/asafoetida-health-benefits/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:02:48 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1428
  • Echinacea to boost the immune system
  • Lemongrass is anti-parasitic and anti-fungal
  • Marijuana is a panacea, but mostly prohibited
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/asafoetida-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Sweet Flag is a truly multi-purpose herb http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/sweet-flag-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/sweet-flag-health-benefits/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:10:51 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1406
  • Thyme is a truly multi-purpose herb
  • Oregano – beneficial and popular multi-purpose herb
  • German chamomile for teething and digestive ills
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/sweet-flag-health-benefits/feed/ 1     Herb Robert for gout, and to repel mosquitos, rabbits and deer http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/herb-robert-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/herb-robert-health-benefits/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:58:02 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1393
  • Spotted Cranesbill for thrush and BV
  • Apple Geranium – first aid for grazed knees and sore throats
  • Rose Scented Geranium for cracked skin and callouses
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/herb-robert-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Common Tansy is too dangerous for household use http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/common-tansy-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/common-tansy-health-benefits/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:58:45 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1297
  • Arnica for bruises and sprains
  • Costmary for digestive, liver and gallbladder problems
  • Apple Mint, the round-leaved woolly mint
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/common-tansy-health-benefits/feed/ 2     Costmary for digestive, liver and gallbladder problems http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/costmary-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/costmary-health-benefits/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:39:09 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1290
  • Common Tansy is too dangerous for household use
  • Crepe Ginger may help diabetes and liver disease
  • Aloe vera for burns, wounds and skin problems
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/costmary-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Black Caraway is sometimes confused with Roman coriander http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/black-caraway-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/black-caraway-health-benefits/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:09:35 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1280
  • Roman Coriander for abscesses and hemorrhoids
  • Cumin for digestive problems and griping pains
  • Caraway is a great general digestive remedy
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/black-caraway-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Centaury for weight loss http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/centaury-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/centaury-health-benefits/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:43:09 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1041
  • Greater Knapweed an ancient wound herb
  • Bog Myrtle for memory loss and dementia
  • Vervain for pain relief and as a birthing aid
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/centaury-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Greater Knapweed an ancient wound herb http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/greater-knapweed-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/greater-knapweed-health-benefits/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:06:59 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1029
  • Black Knapweed is a tonic, and an old wound herb
  • Centaury for weight loss
  • Mountain Cornflower for eye infections and bleeding gums
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/greater-knapweed-health-benefits/feed/ 2     Black Knapweed is a tonic, and an old wound herb http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/black-knapweed-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/black-knapweed-health-benefits/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:10:27 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1022
  • Greater Knapweed an ancient wound herb
  • Black Caraway is sometimes confused with Roman coriander
  • Arnica for bruises and sprains
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/black-knapweed-health-benefits/feed/ 0     Mountain Cornflower for eye infections and bleeding gums http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/mountain-cornflower-health-benefits/ http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/mountain-cornflower-health-benefits/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:25:33 +0000 frann http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/?p=1012
  • Cornflower for tickly coughs and eye infections
  • Eyebright for eye infections, colds and hay fever
  • Black Knapweed is a tonic, and an old wound herb
    • ]]>     http://www.herbalmedicinefromyourgarden.com/mountain-cornflower-health-benefits/feed/ 0