 Stinging Nettle Health Benefits (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Thu May 10th 2012 @ 12:28 AM
Stinging Nettles (Urtica Dioica) Read More »
 Stinging Nettle Carrot Soup (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Fri May 4th 2012 @ 4:23 PM
This soup made with stinging nettles is delicious, nutritious and inexpensive to make. It can be eaten as is or is also delicious pureed. Read More »
 Stinging Nettle Smoothie (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Fri May 4th 2012 @ 2:23 PM
Stinging Nettles are a great way to add a healthy food to our diet. Read More »
 8 Herbal Tonics to Make or Try (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Thu March 29th 2012 @ 1:06 PM
Herbal Tonics support a particular organ or system in the body by nourishing and strengthening it without using specific actions. Read More »
Women's Everyday Tonic Tea (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Thu March 22nd 2012 @ 2:19 PM
A tonic is an herbalist's word for an herb that can safely be used long-term with maximum nourishment. Certain herbs often act as tonics on particular body systems; for instance, in this formula, raspberry is a uterine and pelvic tonic, lemon balm is a nervous system tonic and red clover and nettle are skeletal system tonics. Read More »
 Top 10 Herb Gardening Questions (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Fri March 2nd 2012 @ 4:06 PM
Beginners to herb gardening often have many questions. Read More »
Cat's Claw (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Thu February 9th 2012 @ 1:07 AM
This South American vine-like herb takes its name from curved spines that resemble cat’s claws to climb trees. Read More »
Goldenseal - a potent powerful antibiotic (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Thu January 26th 2012 @ 1:16 AM
Goldenseal is a potent antibiotic that is both popular and powerful.
‘This combination virtually guarantees controversy,’ according to the New Healing Herbs.
Goldenseal has active compounds that can affect people with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, kidney disease or history of stroke. Read More »
Neem Leaf - One of the top 7 Herbs for Colds and Flu (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Thu January 19th 2012 @ 1:13 AM
It’s an herb that is the Indian bug and germ killer.
Neem tree has been a mainstay of India’s traditional Ayurvedic medicine for more than 1,000 years.
Neem means the ‘bestower of good health,’ coming from the Sanskirt nimba and dates back to India’s ancient religious texts the Vedas, which called the tree sarva roga nivarini, meaning the ‘one that cures all ailments.’*
Neem has been used for centuries in India to treat a wide variety of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, warts, herpes, athlete’s foot, chickenpox and skin cancer.
Neem is an important ingredient in 75 per cent of traditional Ayurvedic medical formulas, according to the Neem Foundation based in Mumbai, India.
Neem has a reputation for use as a pesticide, killing or disrupting the reproduction of many agricultural pests.
It is effective with colds and flu as it has several important properties; it is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antiseptic, anti-fungal and purifies the blood.
With these properties, Neem can boost immune function, improve liver function, detoxify the blood and promote a healthy circulatory, respiratory and digestive system.
Neem boosts the body’s macrophage response, which stimulates the lymphocytic system and boosts production of white blood cells.
As an anti-fungal, Neem’s quercetin content ( a polyphenolic flavonoid) helps to combat and reduce fungi and infections.
For treating colds, Neem is an expectorant that loosens and expels phlegm and congestion from the respiratory system. So its relieves dry cough, nasal congestion, bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis and others respiratory conditions.
Neem leaf also has a reputation for improving dental health, as it kills bacteria that cause plaque, tooth decay and gum disease. The twigs of the tree have been used by millions of Indians as an antiseptic toothebrush.
Neem is often taken as a powder or in capsule form, either individually or as part of a formula. Read More »
Elderberry-Ginger Syrup for Colds and Flu (HerbladyMarilyn)
posted Sat January 14th 2012 @ 3:00 PM
From the book, The Essential Herbal for Radiant Health by Holly Bellebuono, due out in March 2012. Read More »
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