Medicinal herbs

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Some of Medicinal Herbs from youtube

Plants contain phytochemicals that have effects on the body. There may be some effects even when consumed in the small levels that typify culinary “spicing”, and some herbs are toxic in larger quantities. For instance, some types of herbal extract, such as the extract of St. John’s-wort (Hypericum perforatum) or [...]

Angelica is known as the Guardian Angel herb

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Angelica
Botanical: Angelica Archangelica (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Umbelliferae
Common Name: Angelica

Parts Used: Roots and leaves are used medicinally, the stems and seeds are used in confectionery.
System Effected: Lungs, stomach, intestines, blood.
Properties: Astringent, tonic, diuretic, vulnerary, cholagogue, anti-inflammatory
Used For: Anglica is a useful expectorant for coughs, bronchitis and pleurisy, especially when they are accompanied by fever, colds [...]

Herbs ?

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

A herb is a plant that is valued for qualities such as medicinal properties, flavor, scent, etc.
Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, or in some cases even spiritual usage. General usage differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs. In medicinal or spiritual use any of the parts of the plant might be [...]