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My knowledge about herbs began as a little child..... Currently, I employ the use of herbs in naturopathic medicine and I love the more than impressive large number of case histories I have accumulated over many years.

I have a deep interest in self-sufficiency, well-being and the abundance of information of ancient and modern knowledge and folklore in the use of herbs for well-being, craft, cosmetics and cookery.
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Saffron – crocus sattivyus

Posted on May 18th, 2008 in Medicinal Herbs

The Saffron has been considered an important trade item from earliest times and has long been used as a medicine, dye, perfume and condiment. Originating in Persia it spread to India, China and Mediterranean by the 10th century. Such was the standing of the drug that severe penalties were imposed to those that adulterated Saffron. [...]

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Verbena – Lippia citriodora

Posted on May 18th, 2008 in Medicinal Herbs

A cultivated garden shrub native to Chile and Peru, distinguished by its bright green, narrow leaves, dotted with glands which contain sweet-smelling, lemon-like oil that gives the herb its special fragrance. Given good growing conditions and rich soil can grow quite high, almost into a tree. Its strong perfume makes it a popular tea-herb. The [...]

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