Category Archive for 'Herbs'

Growing Herbs Indoors All Year-Round

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

If you love fresh spaghetti sauce or pesto, than you’ve just got to have fresh basil and other herbs all year round! Sure, a nice 1 X 4 window garden getting at least 4 or 5 hours of direct light from a sunny window will give you something to pinch here and there. Gardens with […]

Lavender The Queen Of Herbs

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

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Are you in love with lavender? If so, you’re not alone, as 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 loved aromatic herbs, lavender has been cultivated and used throughout the centuries. In ancient […]

How to Make Tinctures From Herbs

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

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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. […]

Herbs and Herbal Supplements Quantum

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

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INTRODUCTION:
The key to Quantum long-term growth is the success of its core brands. Quantum is now focusing on supporting and building its strongest brands and developing and marketing high quality, innovative new products that meet consumer needs and demands.
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Natural vs. Synthetic Herbs & Vitamins -Four Mountains, Inc. Reveals WHOLE truth about holes in the Health Supplement Industry

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

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Calabasas, CA Paper or Plastic? 1 ply or 2? The best, natural, conscious choice is obvious. When it comes to herbs and vitamins Natural or Synthetic? For those unclear about having the right to choose, Four Mountains, Inc. a clinical & research laboratory is unveiling unknown facts, stating that millions of people are buying incomplete […]

Spices vs. Herbs: What’s the Difference?

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

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Spices and herbs are common in most foods around the world today. Both are used to flavor foods and some for medicinal purposes. Herbs and spices have both been prominent throughout human history. In earlier times, herbs and spices were considered luxuries and only available for the use of the wealthy. Herbs and spices were […]

Herbs and Herbal Supplements Quantum

Monday, December 1st, 2008

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INTRODUCTION:
The key to Quantum long-term growth is the success of its core brands. Quantum is now focusing on supporting and building its strongest brands and developing and marketing high quality, innovative new products that meet consumer needs and demands.
Description of Buzz Away Citronella Candle The Buzz Away citronella […]

Are Herbs Weeds or Treasures?

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Herbs or medicinal plants are often considered weeds - usually because they grow in undesirable places. Many herbs have been introduced into Australia and because they are not native plants, they have often few competitors for resources such as water, soil nutrients and light and have few predators. Subsequently, these plants can grow and spread […]

Spices Vs. Herbs: What?s The Difference?

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Spices and herbs are common in most foods around the world today. Both are used to flavor foods and some for medicinal purposes. Herbs and spices have both been prominent throughout human history. In earlier times, herbs and spices were considered luxuries and only available for the use of the wealthy. Herbs and spices were […]

Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea
by: Cyndi Roberts

If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know they are just a little bit pricey. However, growing your own herbs is easy and so much fun!

Here are just a few of the herbs you might want to consider for a tea garden:

Chamomile: Remember […]