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A-Z of herbs – Cilantro or to the English – coriander

Posted on June 9, 2011 by bilrob
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Cilantro Cilantro is a very fast growing herb which can be grown just about anywhere. It is a relative of the carrot family and is sometimes called Chinese parsley and Coriander. Cilantro actually is the leaves and stems of the … Continue reading →

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A-Z of herbs – Chamomile

Posted on June 9, 2011 by bilrob
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Chamomile Chamomile is an herb that has been used for thousands of years for many ailments including gas, diarrhoea, stomach upset, sleeplessness, and anxiety. It can also be used topically for certain skin lesions. The Chamomile plant has flowering tops … Continue reading →

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A-Z of herbs -Catnip

Posted on June 9, 2011 by bilrob
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Catnip “Catnip” is the common name for a perennial herb of the mint family. Catnip is native to Europe and is imported into the United States. In North America it is a common widespread weed. Catnip is most popular with … Continue reading →

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How to grow Rhubarb in Spain (or anywhere else)

Posted on June 9, 2011 by bilrob
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How to grow Rhubarb in Spain You will find rhubarb in just about every garden and allotment in the North East of England. On my allotment in Durham we had about 2 dozen ‘crowns’ or rhubarb plants at the bottom … Continue reading →

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A-Z of herbs – Burdock

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Burdock Burdock is a plant that is related to the daisy family. It is also closely related to Echinacea, Dandelion, and Feverfew. Burdock is an herb but it is one that has been much neglected when it comes to getting … Continue reading →

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A-Z of herbs – Belladonna

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Belladonna Belladonna is not an herb that you are going to want to stock your pantry with. While it has its benefits, this is an herb that can be very dangerous and sometimes even fatal. It has some medicinal properties … Continue reading →

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A-Z of herbs – Basil

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Basil Originally, Basil was not the most popular herb in the bunch. Actually there were some who simply hated it, mainly the ancient people. The name basil means “be fragrant” but still various cultures battled with a love hate relationship … Continue reading →

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A-Z of herbs – Balsam of Tolu

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Balsam of Tolu Balsam of Tolu is an herb that comes from a very tall tree that can be found in Columbia, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia. This herbal plant has also been called Balsam of Peru because … Continue reading →

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A-Z of herbs – Asafoetida

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Asafoetida Asafoetida has been also referred to as the “Food of the Gods.” The main part of this plant that is used is the resin which makes up a volatile oil. The history of this herb is amazing as it … Continue reading →

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A-Z of herbs – Alfalfa

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Alfalfa Alfalfa, which is a perennial herb, has a long list of dietary and medicinal uses and research has proven that Alfalfa might lower blood levels of cholesterol and glucose. Many take Alfalfa supplements orally and is has been proven … Continue reading →

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