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Medicinal
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Disclaimer
Any information given on this site about the healing
aspects of herbs is in no way intended to replace medical care. It
is meant to enhance our state of well-being to it's highest level.
Anyone using herbs for other than food enhancement should consult
their physician before use. This is especially important if you are
taking any medications.
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Our shipping season
has come to an end for the 2002 season. We
want to thank all of the wonderful customers we have served this year.
We are looking forward to hearing from you again next year and please
send your friends and relatives!
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A- annual |
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P- perennial |
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Z- zone (based on USDA plant hardiness zone)
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#0400-Chamomile-German (Matricaria recutita)A,
sun, height varies 6-12".
Flowers make delightful tea with a combonation of apple and pineapple
scent. It aids digestion and is a gentle sleep aid. It is self seeding.
This medicinal herb is a must in every herb garden. |
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#0402- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
P, Z 3-10, sun, height 24-26". 2002 International Herb Association
Herb of the Year.
Roots of the second year plant of this medicinal herb are used for a tea
to boost the immune system. |
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#0403-Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium puerpureum) P, Z 4-10, sun to part-shade,
height 4-10'.
Used to stimulate circulation and sweating and also for kidney problems.
This medicinal herb is a wonderful landscape plant. This medicinal herb
is becoming extinct in the wild so please cultivate.
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| Lavenders: Primarily
known for their pleasing scent that induces a sense of relaxation, and also
has culinary uses. Consult herbal recipe literature for uses. |
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#0404-Lavender (Lavendula augustifolia 'English') P, Z 5-8, sun, height
15-18".
Fragrant silvery foliage, flowers are lavender blue. The lavender medicinal
herbs are a must for anyone interested in aromatherapy.
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#0405-Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia 'Munstead')
P, Z 4-9, sun, height 12-18".
Flowers are bluer and earlier than most. |
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#0407-Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) P,
Z 5-, up to 5 ft.
Heart-shapes leaves, white flowers. A tea made with fresh or dried leaves,
calms the nerves and strengthens the heart. Research shows it may be a great
anti-viral. This medicinal herb is a nice landscape plant also. Grows nicely
in part shade or sun. |
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#0409-Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) P, Z
3-8, sun, height 24-72".
This is known as a traditional female tonic, especially for menstrual
problems. May calm nerves and strengthen the heart. Do not use during pregnancy. |
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#0410-Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) B, Z 4-9,
sun, height 24-84".
Very dramatic with a tall spire of yellow flowers. Medicinal properties
to relieve respiratory ailments. Infused oil from flowers used for earaches.
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Rosemary- see culinary herbs
Sage- see culinary herbs
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#0411-Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) P, Z 10-11, sun to part shade, height
18-24".
Powder from the leaves used as a sugar substitute.Active compound,
stevioside is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Native to South America,
it has been used as a natural sweetner for over 1500 years. Price $4.90
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#0412-Valerian- (Valeriana officinalis) P,
Z 4-9, sun, height 48-78".
Roots are used as a relaxant and sedative. Nature's best herbal sedative.
Easy to grow and may self seed. |
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#013-Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) P, Z 3-10,
sun, height 24-36".
Flowers have higher medicinal properties than leaves. Crushed flower
tops and leaves applied topically stops bleeding and contributes to wound
healing. Many use tea to treat colds and fevers. |
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