Valerian
Legend has it that the Pied Piper used valerian to lure rats out of the city of Hamelin. It can be used as rat bait today but it is more commonly used as a sedative. During WWI it was given to soldiers to help treat shell shock and given to civilians to help relieve stress. […]
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Linden
THIS DELICIOUS SMELLING TREE IS A FAVORITE FOR CITY PLANNERS, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE FRONT RANGE, AND CAN OFTEN BE FOUND LINING SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS. According to Greek Mythology, Linden trees were once a nymph named Philyra who gave birth to the centaur Chiron. One of the most popular herbal teas in Europe, linden is enjoyed […]
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Indian Sarsaparilla
EVER WONDERED WHAT SARSAPARILLA IS? DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT KINDS? Indian Sarsaparilla is an herb of many faces. Often called “False Sarsaparilla” for its frequent confusion with the American variety. It is a plant that packs as much punch as it has names. Known originally to the ancient healing […]
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Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil
MATERIA MEDICA: SWEET MARJORAM ESSENTIAL OIL Latin Name: Origanum majorana Sweet Marjoram is one of our favorite essential oils. Its aroma is warm, spicy, and very earthy. It is usually pale yellow or pale amber in color. It is native to the Mediterranean region; France, Morocco, Italy, Poland, and Germany are some of the countries […]
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