Botanical Name: Inula Helenium Common Name(s): Elecampane Habitat and Growing area: Originates from Asia Has been cultivated for years for its properties This plant grows wild on our farm in more wet locations Located fields and roadsides Pertinent Information on the Plant: Respiratory system Pectoral Respiratory… [Read More]
Teas From The Wild – Burdock Root
Burdock Root (Arctium Lappa) Part used: Root and Seeds Taste: Bitter, earthy Tea preparation: Decoction Alterative (Blood purifier) Diuretic (increases urine flow) Bitter (stimulates appetite or digestive function) Anti-rheumatics (easing pain of rheumatism, inflammation of joints and muscles) Diaphoretc (increases perspiration) Nutritive (rich in vitamins and… [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]
