Botanical Name: Salvia Officinalis Common Name(s): Sage Habitat and Growing area: Originated from the hotter climate of the Mediterranean but has grown in northern Europe since the middle ages Pertinent Information on the Plant: Respiratory system Tonic for rebuilding vitality and strength during long term… [Read More]
Teas From The Garden – Lavender
Lavender Flowers, Lavandula angustifolia Part used – flower Taste – floral, pungent aroma and flavor. Herbaceous, woody, undertone of mint, earthy, smokey, apple-like and green Tea Preparation – Infusion Anti-depressant (prevent, cure, or alleviate mental depression, depressive headaches) Analgesic (relieve pain) Antiseptic (agent used to produce asepsis and… [Read More]
Teas From The Garden – Chamomile
Chamomile Flowers, Matricaria chamomilla Part used – flower Taste – light, apple-scented tea Tea preparation – Infusion Nervine (a nerve tonic – relaxant, sedative) Anti-inflammatory (controlling inflammation, a reaction to injury or infection) Carminative (causing the release of stomach or intestinal gas) Diaphoretic ( increases perspiration) Immune system (builds,… [Read More]
Teas From The Garden – Rose
Rose , Rosa Part used – Petals and Hips (fruit). Taste – Rose petals range from tart to sweet and spicy. Darker ones have stronger flavors. Hips have a tart lemon-orange flavor. Cut slits in plump hips to speed drying and crush them slightly before brewing tea. Tea… [Read More]
Teas From The Wild – Goldenrod herb
Goldenrod (Solidago) This beautiful herb grows in plant colonies, some are 100 years old! Older, central plants may eventually die back, creating a ring, but usually colonies are too dense for other plants to invade. Surprisingly, Goldenrod has no allergens. It is not goldenrod that brings on fits of sneezing, but the inconspicuous ragweed that… [Read More]
