Posts Tagged ‘ Medicinal ’

Heal with honey

Nov 3rd, 2011 | By
Heal with honey

(NaturalNews) Honey is known for its many healing properties. Many believe that adding unfiltered, unprocessed, unheated honey to your daily diet can alleviate arthritis, reduce heart disease, lower cholesterol and reduce allergies. Honey has also been known to calm an upset stomach, lessen cold symptoms, strengthen the immune system and provide extra energy during a
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Aloe Vera, another Great Plant to Have on Hand

Sep 18th, 2011 | By
Aloe Vera, another Great Plant to Have on Hand

The cool soothing, calming sensation that overcame me as my mother rubbed aloe on my 2nd degree sunburn is a memory I will never forget. Soothing cuts and burns is why the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all praised aloe vera. Its ability to heal sores and soothe itchy skin is why modern science has followed their
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Ruda – Rue (Ruta graveolens L.)

Jul 2nd, 2011 | By
Ruda – Rue (Ruta graveolens L.)

Common Name: Common Rue, Herb-of-Grace,Bitterwort Spanish: Ruda Family: Rutaceae Juss. Country of Origin: Southern Europe Habitat: Rocks, old walls and dry hills, mainly on limestone Description: A hardy evergreen herb. Rue is a small evergreen subshrub or semi woody perennial 2-3′ tall and almost as wide. The stems become woody near the base, but remain
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