Herbs and Herbal Supplements

[Racoon]

so where do you get all of this data?

 

From Books, made from Trees and wood pulp and Ink...

( and Practical Experience)

 

I can't memorize every Botanical name in Latin.

I have enough keeping up with my Spanish

 

Entiendez Mendez?

[Racoon]

my mom grows these on a Log.

 

When I was your age Orby, (and I am still in my 20's)

I was Growing:

 

French Lavender

Lemon Grass

A couple kinds of flowers that didn't last

Sage

& Basil

 

Grew exponentially from there.. :steering:

[Drip Curl Magic]

When I was 10 years of age... I planted some mint and some strawberry.

 

The strawberry is long gone... but the mint plant is still thriving... after 7 years.

 

I like mint.

 

It's my buddy.

 

Sometimes, I rub mint leaves in between my palms... and then just smell my hands for a few minutes.

 

So good.

 

I wanna start growing my own herbs for tea blends.

 

So, I'm going to.

[Racoon]

... but the mint plant is still thriving... after 7 years.

I like mint.

I wanna start growing my own herbs for tea blends.

So, I'm going to.

 

Right On Drip Curl! :steering:

 

what kind of Mint?

I do that too; Love the smell.

I got a Spearmint and a Peppermint.

they make good, fresh tea...

[Racoon]

Ok, back at it. :steering:

 

More Study Notes for your Herbal Exam :)

 

Herbs for Colds, Coughs, and Flu;

 

Ephedra (ma huang) - FDA banned it :( , sorry kiddies

 

Eucalyptus oil in a Vaporizer - the steam helps clear clogged nasal passages

 

Fenugreek - makes a good expectorant, and soothes sore throats! :hyper:

 

Goldenseal - relieves congestion; soothes inflamed membranes

 

Lungwort - Good for upper respiratory problems; thats why its called Lungwort :gift:

 

Mullein - is great for dry, nagging coughs

 

there you have it folks...

Until Next Time :wink:

[Drip Curl Magic]

Right On Drip Curl! :hyper:

 

what kind of Mint?

I do that too; Love the smell.

I got a Spearmint and a Peppermint.

they make good, fresh tea...

 

It's definately a spearmint. =]

 

out of curiosity.... what other herbs are capable of surviving really hot summers in kind of clay-like soil? I'm a little hesitant to just start buying seeds for good tea herbs. I'm afraid that they will just die during summer time.... or is that even an issue? Any good resources for this kind of information?

 

:steering:

[Racoon]

It's definately a spearmint. =]

 

out of curiosity.... what other herbs are capable of surviving really hot summers in kind of clay-like soil? I'm a little hesitant to just start buying seeds for good tea herbs. I'm afraid that they will just die during summer time.... or is that even an issue? Any good resources for this kind of information?

 

:hyper:

 

Good question.

A Good way to go, like I have mostly, is to Grow them in a container with good dirt from a store or wherever. (go big container w/ mints)

Need to water the suckers a lot though in the summer. its a pain in the butt sometimes

Most herbs I've grown tend to like a little shade, water, and soil that doesn't have too much clay in it.

I'll look around and post anything I can find later..

You gave me a good idea Drip Curl...:steering:

"growing" herbs

 

Cactii grow pretty good in those environments; Grow a little San Pedro hombre! :)

 

:wink: :gift:

[Drip Curl Magic]

Cactii grow pretty good in those environments; Grow a little San Pedro hombre! :gift:

 

:hyper: :steering:

 

:wink: :) :( :( San pedro is my friend. That's a really good idea. I'm doing that for sure!

[Racoon]

Today I am going to skim over some

 

Ayurvedic Herbs.. :circle:

 

I Don't have that much Info/Data about them at my immediate finger tips.

Maybe someone can ellaborate better if they know

or have experience..

 

AMALAKI (Phyllanthus emblica) - Been used for thousands of years for coughs and bowel function :hyper:

+ also treating skin diseases and tumors

 

ASHWAGANDHA (Withania somnifloral) - Used to promote healing of broken bones. + has calming effect

 

BRAHMI (Hydrocotyle asiatica) - used to relieve anxiety ant to treat epilepsi and leprosy

 

GUDUCHI (Tinosphora cordifolia) - Traditional remedy for Diabetes and ulcers

*This one IS STRONG medicine* and should not be used w/o supervision :)

 

SHANKA PUPSI (Convolvulus mycrophyllus) - used for anxiety and mild pain killing :shade: sounds cool too!! ;)

 

VACHA (Acorus calamus) - Has calming effect and is Reputed to be an Aphrodisiac :hyper:

 

There are So Many Herbs from India and China that I still do not know :confused: So much to learn..

Thats Fractal Folks! :Alien:

[Racoon]

Native Americans typical tribal medicine was Well Equiped!! :confused:

 

Since I got a bit of a Cold right now, Here is what I found on Indian Names of Herbs that help rid colds!!:

:hyper:

 

Wungobe - Balsam fir

 

Nakadonup - Wild Buckwheat

 

Ya-Tombe - Creosote bush

 

Aqui he binga - Blue gilia

 

Toza - Indian balsam

 

Taba emul - Meadow rye

 

Toya bawana - Horsemint

 

Batipi - Wild peony

 

:circle:

[Racoon]

These Indian names are Cool

Herbs for a sore throat:

 

Ax six sixie - Bitterroot

 

Pakitoki - Double bladder pod (I haven't known about these )

 

Quit chemboo - Licorice root*

 

Pooy sonib - String plant

 

A sat chiot sake - Rattle weed

 

:confused:

[Loricybin]

Licorice eh?

 

think a licorice altoid or two would do the trick?

[Racoon]

Licorice eh?

 

think a licorice altoid or two would do the trick?

 

No.

"Quit chemboo"

 

Look all tha' way back to post #11, Loricybin

for more info on Licorice root.. :eek:

[Drip Curl Magic]

ahhh, so many herbs.

 

Tea time. *pinkys up*

 

devine. :eek:

[Racoon]

Herbs I need to replace this year:

 

> Lemon Verbena

> Parsley

> Cilantro

 

I couldn't believe some of the prices they wanted for Organic Herbs at the grocery store! ;)

 

Growing herbs is cost effective $$$ :)

[Racoon]

Todays herb

 

ARNICA (Arnica montana): The flower and root of this plant have been used by natural healers as a pain reliever, expectorant, and stimulant. It relives pain due to muscle spasm and joint inflammation.

 

Arnica is very strong medicine and should NOT be taken internally unless under the supervision of a homeopathic physician; Overdoses can be fatal :eek2: .

 

But, Arnica is wonderful for healing wounds, bruises, or other skin irritations!:)

Commercial liniments may also be used for muscle soreness or arthritis, but it is not recommended that you make your own.

[illionis]

Hey just wanted to share one of my experiences which was obviously before I was exposed to the world of internet and that was I was a stern believer that the herbs are of little good for us and they actually do nothing so important to help our cause, but my whole opinion changed firstly when I got the details of the various benefits of herbs from this place and another one from http://www.imsickofbeingfat.com/forum/myth-reality/1429-herbal-tea-helpful-us.html?highlight=herbal which illustrates the helps of the herbal teas. I am now a strict follower of the herbs, be it of any product.