Wild Edibles Traditional Medicine by Linda Black Elk

When I take young people outdoors to look at plants, I often encourage them to try various wild edibles and medicinals…just little nibbles here and there of common, safe plants…the same ones that have nourished and healed our ancestors. via Wild Edibles Traditional Medicine by Linda Black Elk — LRInspire

The Nine Herb Charm and the modern herbal garden…..

The Nine Herb Charm (from the Lacunga codex Anglo-Saxon texts compiled around the eleventh century) is a Anglo Saxon spell/charm in the form of a poem. Originally it would have been Pagan and contains probable references to Woden, but over time it evolved to include Christian references also. It contains nine sacred and special herbs […] … Continue reading The Nine Herb Charm and the modern herbal garden…..

VETIVER LORE

Vetiveria zizanioides Also, Known As: Cuscus Khas Khas Vetiver Vetivert Vetiver (botanical name Vetiveria zizanioides) belongs to the grass family, which also includes sorghum, maize, sugarcane as well as lemongrass. This plant has had an irregular history, as it was given no less than 11 names in four dissimilar genera at one time. The generic … Continue reading VETIVER LORE

VERBENA LORE

COMMON NAME: verbena GENUS: Verbena SPECIES, HYBRID, CULTIVARS: V. bipinnatifida-light purple perennial: 3 inches tall. V. rigida-purplish blue perennial; 1 foot tall. V. rigida-‘Flame’-red flowers from June through frost. V. canadensis-rose pink flowers from June through frost. V. venosa-purplish blue flowers; to 1 foot. V. hybrida-‘Amethyst’-lavender blue; annual. V.b.-‘Blaze’-scarlet; annual. V.b.-‘Sangria’-wine colored; heat tolerant; annual; […] … Continue reading VERBENA LORE

GINGER: THE HERB TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH FOR 2018.

Ginger’s Quality: The quality of the original rhizome must be the primary concern for the person using supplements of ginger in their diet. At the same time, the ginger herb is a valuable supplement in a variety of supplemental forms. At the same time, the value of the rhizome and the supplemental quality will be […] … Continue reading GINGER: THE HERB TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH FOR 2018.