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Turmeric: a spice worth knowing

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Thursday, February 2, 2012, In : Medicinal Herbs

If you read the turmeric in a ‘nutshell’ article a while back, then you've just been given a brief introduction to this incredible herb. It begs for a more comprehensive article to really do this amazing spice/root/herb justice. Turmeric is truly an important and versatile herb that is a powerhouse anti-oxidant, among other things...it “has been shown [in studies] to possess a multitude of beneficial effects in the treatment of cancers, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation.”...

Garlic Remedies

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Friday, September 3, 2010, In : Remedies You May Already Have in Your Kitchen

Let's talk garlic remedies...last week, we talked about the health benefits of garlic, mainly from a standpoint of using it to treat common, acute illnesses. Garlic is now the go-to herb in this house for a cold, sore throat or any type of infection or virus. I'd love to share with you what I've learned about this amazing herb!

Now, the really hard core herb users will usually recommend eating raw garlic cloves. Ha! That would be out of the question with my kids. I needed kinder, gentler,...
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Health Benefits of Garlic

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Saturday, August 28, 2010, In : Medicinal Herbs

The health benefits of garlic are often highlighted in the news in relation to blood pressure, cancer research, and more. But did you know that this pungent food is also a powerhouse ingredient in many natural remedies for common illnesses as well?

This is the first in a series of posts I'll be doing on some of my favorite herbs. First, we'll take an overview look at the uses and properties of the herb. The following week, we'll look at how to use the herb, including recipes and proven h...
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Plantain: Herbal Notebook Page

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Sunday, May 30, 2010, In : Herb Remedies

Herbal Notebook Page: Plantain printable pdf.

Here is a handy dandy page all about plantain including its uses, actions, and history of use. Feel free to add your own notes as you experiment with this herb. I like to jot down the date, injury, remedy/method, and outcome just so I can look back and remember exactly how I treated things and how it all turned out. Hope you enjoy!

Plantain herb grows really large in wet marshy areas.

It's so much fun for me and my kids to learn about an herb....
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I'm not a Doctor. Please use any information offered here at your own risk. I'm just an average housefrau who likes to read and learn and share ideas, but I'm not a health expert. ♥ Gwen