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Introducing the Mallows – True friends indeed

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), Common Mallow (Malva neglecta), Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea), and Hollyhock (Alcea rosea). Today we are talking about a group of mucilaginous demulcents in the Mallow or Malvaceae family. Marshmallow (Althaea Officinalis), Common Mallow (Malva Neglecta), Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea), and Hollyhock (Alcea rosea), all share similar properties and uses. There are probably […]

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Dandelion, An Herbal Interlude

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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Family – Asteraceae, the composite family Most of us are probably familiar with Dandelion, the telltale spring yellow flowers poking up from lawns, pastures, and waste areas. As children many of us blew on the puff ball seed heads, sending seeds floating in the breeze. Good memories. Table of Contents Add a

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A Love Affair with Turmeric

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I’m having a love affair with Turmeric. Turmeric isn’t new to me. I’ve known and worked with this plant for a long time. Yet, lately, I can’t seem to get enough. Its’ warm, rich taste is balanced and smooth, just what my body and mind need. I’m loving making curries, enjoying Turmeric tea, and my

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Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh

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Lots of herbs are associated with Christmas. Of those, gold, frankincense, and myrrh are 3 of the most famous. At the birth of Jesus, the wise men honored him with gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh, all of extreme value at the time. Today, as a fun spin to Christmas cheer, we are going to

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An Herb Walk in the Woods

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A November Herb walk An herb walk in November? Yes! Herbs are available year-round when you know where to look, although, it is true that late fall or early winter may not be the best time to gather. The plants may not be at their peak potency. Yet, they are here when we need them,

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An Herbal Interlude Rosemary

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Rosemary–(Rosmarinus officinalis) Family – Lamiaceae or the mint family Common Names Rosemary from it’s Latin roots means “Sea Dew”. With ros meaning “dew” and marinus “sea”. Other common names for this plant include Anthos, Compass-Weed, Compass Plant and Polar Plant. This is one of my favorite herbs for the garden. In South Dakota, it always

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Herbal Interlude with Yarrow

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Yarrow (Achillea millifolium) Family – Asteraceae Yarrow has a glorious history. It’s use as old as the human race. In fact, the plant and it’s use is so ancient that the dinosaurs may have eaten it to stay healthy. (Although I don’t know if there’s any proof of that). The botanical name Achillea comes from

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An Herbal Interlude with Oregano

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Oregano (Origanum vulgar) Table of Contents Family – Labiatae or the Mint Family About Oregano Common Garden Oregano is an easy to grow addition to any garden. In fact, this herb has been grown for centuries, all over the world, for its culinary and medicinal value.Easy to grow, Oregano can be started from seed or easily

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An Herbal Interlude with Echinacea

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Echinacea in part of natural solutions for HPV

Echinacea, in all it’s varieties, is one of the most used plants in my apothecary. I use the whole plant, flowers, leaves, root and all. E. angustifolia grows wild in the Black Hills of South Dakota where I took great joy in harvesting it every year. E. purpurea I grew in the garden. Who knows

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An Herbal Interlude with Cleavers (Galium aparine)

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Cleavers (Galium aparine) Botanical family – Rubiaceae or Bedstraw Family About Cleavers There are several species of Galium in the west. G. aparine, or Cleavers is probably the most common. Other varieties are loosely grouped together and referred to as Bedstraw. All have almost identical constituents and medicinal uses and so are used interchangeably. Common Names for Cleavers

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