All About Herbs

Have you ever considered growing your own food? With all the changes that are happening to our food supply it just might be the best healthy alternative.

Almost anyone you talk to has a confusion between one or more of these licorice tasting herbs. Even in supermarkets they sometimes don't have it straight.

Some people think that fertilizers are lumped into the subject of soil amendments and some say they are different subjects. I separated Organic Fertilizers from “Amendments” just for your ease of learning. 

When it comes to herb gardens and gardens in general, imagination is the limit regarding how you actually plant things. You can make it a visual work of art or you can just throw in a variety of seeds haphazardly and let luck do the designing.

A tincture is an herbal extract using alcohol. Historically fresh herbs picked at their peak of potency were used to make tinctures. To make a tincture, the herbs were soaked in alcohol for up to a year.

Historically tinctures were made with fresh herbs just picked at the highest point of potency and extracts were made of dried herbs. One could not tell how long ago the herbs had been dried however, so extracts were not as sure as the good old tincture.

There are several traditional systems of medicine developed in different parts of the world, but none are as old as the Ayurvedic system.

The word adaptogen has to be the most misunderstood word in all of herbalism. I am going to try to clarify things and hopefully you can clarify the subject to all the people you care about.

It is used in Ayurvedic, Unani and other Asian medical systems, for its healing properties as far back as 4,000 years. Unani is a more recent system of Persian/Arabic origin.

Ceylon was the former name of Sri Lanka before 1972. Sri Lanka is the source of the world's true cinnamon. Its turbulent history of takeovers over the centuries reflects this.

For many years, Ginseng has been surrounded by myths and confusion. Is it just for men? Which type is the "real" one? This article reveals the true power of Panax Ginseng, the king of Ginsengs.

Ayurveda celebrates Ashwagandha as a potent adaptogen, promoting mental clarity, reducing stress, and boosting overall health. Packed with immune-boosting compounds, it supports overall health. With growing global popularity, Ashwagandha is a traditional ally for thriving in the fast-paced world.