Category Archives: medieval herb

History of Herbal Medicine

Posted on July 23, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

The history of herbal medicine is very complex and lengthy.

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Valerian The Real Pied Piper

Posted on April 9, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

Valeriana officilanis (Valerianaceae) Appearance An ideal plant for the rear of a herb garden, the flower stems achieving a height of 1.5 m (5 ft) and having attractive dark fernlike leaves at the base as well as grouped heads of pink (and sometimes white-colored) flowers in the summer. History The historic label was initially phu (or phew); a label

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Poison Warning Regarding Medicinal Herbs

Posted on April 9, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

In response to various emails, please note the following: Whilst we know that our readers are sensible people, on no account should anyone be crazy enough to try the herbal cures outlined in this herb garden blog without the strictest medical supervision. These are ancient remedies which include deadly poisons and even the most innocuous remedies should

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Solomons Seal for Battered Wives

Posted on April 5, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

Polyganatum multiflorum (Liliaceae) Description Solomon’s seal is a truly splendid plant. It has a wonderful aura with its pale green stems stretching up to a height of 60 cms (2 ft) arching over beautifully at the top.

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Herb Garden Plants – Rue – Bitter Virtues

Posted on March 27, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

Ruta graveolens (Rutaceae) Appearance Rue is a delicate bushy plant 45 to 90 cms (18″-3 ft) in height with blue-green fernlike foliage and pale greenish yellow oval flowers during the summer season. The whole plant emits a moderately unpleasant aroma and has a similarly harsh flavor caused by the volatile oil contained in the glands which are

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Monkshood or Aconite – Beware the Pretty Blue Plant

Posted on March 17, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

Aconitum napellus (Ranunculaceae) Description A majestic plant sporting unforgettable blue blossoms which bloom in mid summer season.  This stately garden perennial achieves a height of 60 cms (2 ft) with unique green firm leaves placed horizontally and deeply separated. One of several garden cultivars really worth developing with regard to herb garden beautification is ‘Bressingham Spire’, reaching

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