Medicinal benefits of wormwood have been known for quite some time. Ancient Egyptians used this plant to get rid of worms. It is also mentioned in the Bible. This herb is sought after for its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. It is also a great at treating intestinal worms and parasites. Wormwood stimulates and aids digestion, fights inflammation and is…
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How to Grow Mugwort, the Invasive Common Artemisia
Mugwort’s scientific name is Artemisia vulgaris which means common Artemisia. It is one of the 300 Artemisia species, which are part of the Asteraceae (daisy) family. This perennial herb is indigenous to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, but has spread throughout Northern America and other parts of the world. It is used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Europeans travelers…
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15 Essential Oils for Fleas and Ticks to Use on your Pet
As a cat and dog owner, I worry about their well being, as do you (if you are reading this article). I have four dogs and three cats living in my farm in Pedasi. Ticks and fleas can be a horrible problem. So I was very happy to learn that I could use essential oils for fleas. Some oils work…
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21 Anti Aging Herbs that do Miracles
Who wants to get older? Well we all want to live longer without aging. Now I am closer to 40 than 30, but I could probably still tell people I am in my late 20s and they would believe it. Aging has to do with lifestyle, as well as genetics, so there is a lot we can do to reduce…
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Which Type of Lavender Should you Grow? There are over 450 Varieties!
Lavender is one of the best plants you can include in your garden. However, you should make sure to plant the correct type of lavender since they need different growing conditions and can grow in different climates. Growing lavender is not as easy as other herbs. This plant needs good drainage and sun. It is very picky about climate, since…
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Vitex, the Effective Hormonal Herb Regulator for Women
Vitex is one of the most useful herbs for women. It has been used for centuries, however it has recently become more popular and is easily accessible in pill and tincture form. This herb is very effective in supporting gynecological imbalances since it balances hormones. It is important to note that this herb does not contain hormones, so it has…
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Medicinal Benefits of Sweet Annie even include Covid-19!
Most herbs are seen as nonsense by the scientific community. Medicinal benefits of Sweet Annie or Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia Annua) are so significant that they simply can’t ignore them. This powerful herb has literally saved millions of lives and will continue doing so. It can treat so many conditions, ranging from cancer to malaria and even Covid-19! Many people grow…
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