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2011-05-23 12:46
Almond trees have been cultivated since the Bronze Age and their nuts were one of the first seeds and seed oils to be used by man. Almonds are rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, D and E, and co… Read More
2011-04-03 20:27
Oats (Avena sativa) are probably one of the the most useful grains as they are nutritious, healing, cleansing, slimming, and a beauty aid. They are also known as groats. Oat grains have been… Read More
2011-02-24 19:12
We all know the wonderful clean smell of lemons and lemon essential oil has the same fresh, citrusy smell. The best essential oil is extracted from organic lemon peels by cold pressing. Lemo… Read More
2011-01-23 18:24
The nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), a favourite plant with both children and adults Worldwide, was originally from South America. It is also popular not only for it's pretty bright flowers, e… Read More
2010-11-05 20:23
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is the common garden mint that most of us know. It originated in the Mediterranean region. The Ancient Greeks believed it symbolized hospitality, the Romans r… Read More
2010-09-27 13:53
 There are many different stories of where the herb angelica (Angelica archangelica) originally came from. Some say Africa, some say Syria and others say Iceland. What is known is… Read More
2010-08-18 15:24
There are many varieties of pine but the one that is normally used therapeutically is the Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). Also known as Scotch Pine and Norway Pine. The tree is native to the… Read More
2010-07-30 14:50
Patchouli, that wonderful essential oil loved by the Hippies of the 60's, still remains a favourite with many folk. Patchouli oil is extracted from the leaves of the P.patchouli/P.cablin pla… Read More
2010-07-14 13:57
Strawberries are not just a tasty and nutritious fruit, they are also excellent for the health and are especially good for our skin. The Romans and the herbalists of the Middle Ages also not… Read More
2010-06-25 17:02
It is sad that so many modern gardeners view the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) as a lowly weed rather than a wild flower or herb. The plant has been known as restorative and rejuvena… Read More
2010-05-24 12:47
Oolong tea is made from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, as white, green and black (Ceylon) tea. The difference between them is how they are processed and often the area and temperature th… Read More
2010-04-23 12:28
Basil essential oil is well known for it's wonderful health properties, whereas basil infused oil which is also health giving is mainly known for it's culinary uses. The essential oil is ext… Read More
2010-03-18 17:56
Oil has been extracted from walnuts and added to food for thousands of years. Walnut oil, with it's wonderful nutty flavour has also been found to have exceptional health and nutritional ben… Read More
2010-02-16 13:09
Cayenne Pepper is not just a spice to add zip to your food, it is nutritious fruit and has many excellent health benefits. Also known as Guinea pepper and Bird Pepper. It is not known exactl… Read More
2010-01-19 14:41
When I was a child Friar's Balsam was always part of our first aid box. The main ingredient in Friar's Balsam is benzoin. Benzoin is also known as styrax benzoin, styrax gum, and benjamin gu… Read More
2009-12-15 17:26
It is a shame that many look on the stinging nettle plant as just a weed to avoid in case they are stung and nothing else. Nettles have medicinal, nutritional, beauty and culinary uses. Anci… Read More
2009-11-15 12:42
The fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine~ Ezekiel 47:12Olive leaf has been used as a medication for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used the oil extracted… Read More
2009-10-15 06:20
Today is Blog Action Day in which this year Climate Change is being highlighted. In the past climate change basically referred to the measurement of the variation in regional and global cli… Read More
2009-10-13 07:16
Witch hazel has exceptional cleansing, soothing, and healing properties. Native Americans passed on their knowledge of it's leaves and bark to the early American settlers. The settlers then… Read More
2009-08-20 11:54
Lemon balm, also known as melissa and cure-all, originated in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is a member of the mint family. It was a favourite healing plant of the Arabs and Ancient… Read More
2009-07-10 15:22
Pure lavender essential oil is an amazing oil as it is a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, anti-depressant and sedative. It's main benefits being that it balances & normalizes body funct… Read More
2009-06-02 16:18
For thousands of years in the Middle East and Asia, sesame seed oil was, and still is, popular for it's health, beauty and culinary uses. The Ancient Chinese also used sesame oil in their la… Read More
2009-04-23 12:46
Primrose Day on 19th April and Princess Haiku's recent comment made me think you might like me to repost my primrose entry. So here it is with a couple of beauty recipes added.Evening primro… Read More
2009-03-26 10:53
Tea tree (ti-tree) oil is distilled from the needle like leaves of the Malaleuca alternifolia tree which is native to Australia. The leaves were first shown to Captain Cook, his seamen and t… Read More
2009-02-11 12:42
When Valentine's Day comes around most people think of strawberries, red roses and ylang ylang, jasmine or rose perfumes and oils. Another oil which might not come to mind immediately but ha… Read More

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