How do you tell the difference between spruce and fir ? Understanding Conifers In early December I wrote a post on how do you tell the difference between coniferous trees. …
Botanical IdentificationHow do you tell the difference between spruce and fir ?
Herbal ArticlesEssential Oils to Help with Breathing Difficulties and Congestion
Essential Oils to Help with Breathing Difficulties and Congestion At this time of year there are so many winter bugs. Using aromatherapy and essential oils for vaporisation in the home …
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Lamiaceae (Labiatae)Peppermint or Spearmint so many minty teas
Mentha sp. I have written several articles which have included mints but have not, as yet written a profile solely on mint. There are so many different mints and so …
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Botanical IdentificationHow do you tell the difference between coniferous trees ?
How do you tell the difference between coniferous trees ? Understanding Conifers I should probably title this trying to understand conifers. What a minefield! For the last year or so …
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Asteraceae (Compositae)Artemisia medicinal herbs from a busy lady !
Artemisia spp. And the name The scientific name Artemisia is often ascribed from the name of the goddess Artemis. You may see Artemis listed as the goddess of the hunt …
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Other Botanical FamiliesLinden Blossom or Lime Flower Tree though not a citrus…
Tilia sp. Family: Tilioideae (formally Tiliaceae) Tilioideae is a sub-family of Malvaceae. French common name: Tilleul Linden Blossom or Lime Flower Tree So is it a linden blossom or lime flower tree? Both names …
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Herbal ArticlesAre conifer trees important medicinals?
Are conifer trees important medicinals? There are a number of conifer species throughout the world. Conifers are trees or shrubs with needle or scalelike leaves as opposed to broadleaves such as …
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Herbal ArticlesUsing Herbal Medicine and Natural Methods for Sciatica
Using Herbal Medicine and Natural Methods for Sciatica Earlier in the week I was contacted and asked for advice on sciatica. As sciatica affects so many people I decided it was …
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Other Botanical FamiliesCedarwood of the Atlas mountains
Cedrus atlantica Family: Pinaceae French: cèdre de l’atlas The Pinaceae family are resin producing trees (Barker). This magnificent tree is not native to Europe. I did not study this as …
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Herbal ArticlesTrouble Sleeping? Natural Methods to Aid Sleep
Trouble Sleeping? Natural Methods to Aid Sleep Most of us require between 6 to 8 hours sleep a night. For some people this is far from their ‘normal’. Trouble sleeping …
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