11 Medicinal Benefits of Tarragon – It Can Help You Build Muscle Without Exercising!
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11 Medicinal Benefits of Tarragon – It Can Help You Build Muscle Without Exercising!

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Tarragon is a popular perennial herb that is commonly used for culinary purposes. Its flavor are mixture of anise, lemon and basil. There are three types of tarragon: French, Russian and Mexican. In spite of its culinary reputation, many people are unaware of the medicinal benefits of tarragon. You can grow tarragon in your herb… Continue reading 11 Medicinal Benefits of Tarragon – It Can Help You Build Muscle Without Exercising!

11 Medicinal Benefits of Mugwort that Range from Malaria Treatment to Detoxification
Homeopathy · Women

11 Medicinal Benefits of Mugwort that Range from Malaria Treatment to Detoxification

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Medicinal benefits of mugwort have been known and used since ancient times. Its Latin and scientific name is Artemisia vulgaris. Artemis was a Greek moon goddess, who was considered to be the patron of women and a midwife. This is why we can include mugwort in our list of herbs for women. It is useful… Continue reading 11 Medicinal Benefits of Mugwort that Range from Malaria Treatment to Detoxification

Grow and Harvest Artichokes in your Garden
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Grow and Harvest Artichokes in your Garden

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Artichokes (Cynara scolymus) are part of the Asteraceae family, which includes thistles, dandelions and sunflowers. Artichokes have large silvery-green leaves with thick stems that produce flower buds that look like pinecones. Leaves look soft, but they can be quite prickly. This edible plant is mostly known for its flower buds. However, other parts can be… Continue reading Grow and Harvest Artichokes in your Garden

Health Benefits of Anise are Great for Women! (and Men, Babies and Dogs)
Homeopathy · Women

Health Benefits of Anise are Great for Women! (and Men, Babies and Dogs)

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Anise is mostly known for its culinary uses. However, the health benefits of anise are immense and should be known. This herb is a member of the Apiaceae family just like parsley, carrot and celery. Its Latin name is pimpinella anisum, but it also has many names including aniseed, anise seed, anisi fructose and sweet… Continue reading Health Benefits of Anise are Great for Women! (and Men, Babies and Dogs)

Dandelion, a Vigorous Weed that is Edible and Nutritious
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Dandelion, a Vigorous Weed that is Edible and Nutritious

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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) traditionally has been considered a weed, even though this herb has so many benefits. They are great food for pollinators and birds love eating the seeds. Dandelions can also be eaten by humans, although it is best not to forage from other’s yards or by the roadside since they may be sprayed… Continue reading Dandelion, a Vigorous Weed that is Edible and Nutritious

Best Types of Thyme for Culinary and Ornamental Uses
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Best Types of Thyme for Culinary and Ornamental Uses

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Just like there are many varieties of basil, you can find over 300 types of thyme. However, this herb is a lot smaller, only growing up to 15 inches in height or less. Thyme is part of the mint family of Lamiaceae. All types of thyme are edible, but some are better suited. The three… Continue reading Best Types of Thyme for Culinary and Ornamental Uses