The philosophy behind tincture is to capture the spiritual and physical essence of the plant. This is done by using the power of ethyl alcohol to dissolve and preserve the herb in question.The substance used to extract the herbs is known as the menstrum. The herbs you are tincturing are known as the mark. Tincturing will extract and preserve both the water-soluble and alcohol-soluble properties of an herb.In the....
Rosemary is a relative to the mint family and the name is derived from its Latin origin to mean “dew of the sea.” Rosemary is very common in....
Lavender has become the most popular aromatic herb. In fact, in 1999, the “queen of herbs” was named as the “year of lavender!” As one of the most....
Chamomile is known worldwide to be a calming sleep aid, a remedy to ease an upset stomach, and for its wonderful anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmolytic properties. There are, however,....
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....
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....
This article is dedicated to planning a successful herb garden. If you have planted herb gardens in previous years this will help to revamp and refresh one already have. Go to your Garden Center and see what herbs are available and suitable for your area. This is important if you are planning an outside herb....
Herb gardening is becoming more and more popular every day, and for a good reason. Herbs have practical value, serve a purpose, and with herb....
Watching your plants grow from tiny starts to full grown plants , the aroma flowing through your kitchen… being able to clip off fresh herbs....
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The art of brewing and drinking green tea has been around for centuries. In fact,....
Chinese herbal teas are technically called Tisanes. These are recognized as infusions made herbs and....
Recently it has been shown that high herbal tea and quality teas have many health....
Also called by many as ‘red tea’, the Chinese black tea has been enjoyed by....
Herbal Remedies For Sore Throat. It may come as a dry itch. Or a scratchy soreness in the throat....
Now a days, there is a variety of essential oils, roots, and herbs available to support healthy living. These....
Smoking is an addiction that is difficult but not impossible to stop. Everyone is aware that it is a....
