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Indian Tobacco

08/26/2022
Ann Marie
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Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflata) is an annual plant with a controversial reputation and a rich history. It has many homeopathic repertories and is considered one of the most valuable herbal remedies ever discovered. The herb contains fourteen different compounds that…

Sunflower

08/19/2022
Ann Marie
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a commonly grown ornamental plant bearing a beautiful flower head that resembles the sun. It is a worldwide crop considered not just for its ornamental value, but also for its economic importance. All parts of the…

Passionflower

08/12/2022
Ann Marie
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Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a religious and romantic-sounding name for a sleep-inducing herb of the Passifloraceae family. Its flower symbolizes the crucifixion of Christ, where its name passion came from. Passionflowers grow ten petals and sepals representing the ten faithful…

Hyssop

08/05/2022
Ann Marie
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Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is a semi-evergreen herb of the mint family used for flavoring French liqueurs. Its pollen is used in manufacturing aromatic honey. Hyssop is also a source of an essential oil revered in biblical times. The name means…

Comfrey

07/29/2022
Ann Marie
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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardening and medicine. It is called knitbone or boneset, referring to the bone-like growth of its roots. It also came as a reference to the belief that comfrey can mend…

Olive

07/22/2022
Ann Marie
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Olive (Olea europaea) is a small tree that produces the healthiest oil with a wide host of health benefits. This evergreen tree can live up to 2,000 years while still bearing fruits. Olive fruits are often used as appetizers, garnish,…

Mugwort

07/15/2022
Ann Marie
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Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), or common artemisia, is a spreading perennial herb of the Artemisia family. It is a smokable plant that ancient tribes used to promote vivid dreams because of its mild psychotropic effect. Sleeping on a pillow full of…

Coltsfoot

07/08/2022
Ann Marie
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Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves, which resemble a horse’s foot. It bears golden dandelion-like flowers that die before its leaves appear. That is why it is also called Filius ante patrem, which in Latin means…

Lemon Verbena

07/01/2022
Ann Marie
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Lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora) is a perennial flowering shrub of the verbena family. This dainty, lemon-scented flower is used as a culinary spice, an herbal medicine, aromatherapy essential oil, and perfume fragrance. Its blossom symbolizes sensitivity and their leaves graced…

Lungwort

06/24/2022
Ann Marie
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Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) is an interesting herbaceous plant that looks prettier than it sounds. This two-toned flower changes its color from the pink into rose-red, violet, and blue as it matures. Its transformation gives it an appearance of gradience as…