There are about 300 varieties of Artemisia, which include wormwood, sweet Annie and mugwort. Leaves of this plant are silver grey with fuzzy hairs that contrast beautifully against green foliage. This plant leaves wrap in spiral patterns around the tips. Larger leaves are found near the base which can reach about 10 inches (25 centimeters),… Continue reading Wormwood, Grow and Harvest the Censored Absinthe Plant
Many grow lavender because of its beauty and fragrance, but this plant is also quite medicinal. There are many health benefits of lavender that are derived from the flower and oil. Herbal medicine uses this herb in aromatherapy, tea and topical use. History of the Use of Lavender Health benefits of lavender are known for… Continue reading Extraordinary Health Benefits of Lavender come in Different Forms
Sage derives its name from the Latin word “salvere” that means to be saved. So it may come at no surprise to discover the many medicinal benefits of sage. This herb has been used medicinally since antiquity by the Romans and Greeks. It is native to the Mediterranean and the south-eastern part of Europe. Medicinal… Continue reading Medicinal Benefits of Sage can Save You!
Rosemary in Latin is Rosmarinus officinalis, which means “dew of the sea”. This herb, originally from the Mediterranean, is used for cooking. Rosemary is quite common in dishes from Italy, Spain and France. Varieties of rosemary have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, according to ancient Sumerian clay tablets. During biblical times it was considered… Continue reading 8 Effortless Varieties of Rosemary to Plant: Upright, Creeping and Dwarf
Thyme is one of the best medicinal herbs there is and has long been used in Ayurvetic treatments. It is said that the benefits of thyme are immense. Flowers, leaves and oil are medicinal. There are over 300 varieties of thyme, although more are ornamental than for culinary use. This herb is one of the… Continue reading 8 Astounding Benefits of Thyme
Plant Oregano “Origanum” is one of the 200 genera in the Lamicaea (mint) family, which includes medicinal, fragrant, culinary and ornamental plants. They are herbaceous perennials (which can grow for more than a year) native to Eurasia and the Mediterranean. This plant has been cultivated in Egypt for over 3,000 years, as well as in… Continue reading How to Plant Oregano: Varieties, Growth and Harvest
How to make oregano oil? Step #2: Mushing Wash the oregano leaves and pat them dry. Remove the leaves from the stem and add them to the glass container, little by little. Add more as the leaves get mushed with the muddler. Mushing bursts the cells, making the leaves release their oils. Step #3: Add… Continue reading Oregano Oil: How to Make it, Uses and Dosage
