Archive for October, 2006
Backyard Medicine Chest: An Herbal Primer by Douglas Scholar
“In 1993, Americans spent in excess of 2.32 billion dollars on over-the-counter medications for digestive complaints: the British spent 143.3 million pounds on the same medicines.”
Scholar has devoted his life to herbalism and says it really works. In Backyard Medicine Chest, he addresses the most common ailments and the best herbs for each ailment.
General Gastrointestinal Strengthener: Chamomile
Diarrhea: Cranesbill
Constipation: Yellow Dock
Indigestion: Peppermint
Intestinal Flu and Nausea: Ginger
Hemorrhoids: Witch Hazel
Gas: Caraway
General Respiratory Strengthener: Elecampane
Influenza and the Common Cold: Boneset
Chest Congestion: Thyme
Cough: Licorice
Sinus Problems: Goldenseal
Hay Fever, Allergies. and General Congestion: Ephedra
Menstrual Cramps: Black Haw
Menstrual Irregularities, and PMS: Chasteberry
Muscular Pain: Cramp Bark
Mental Exhaustion: Damiana
Stress: Valerian
Headache: Lavendar
Migraine: Feverfew
Insomnia: Passion Vine
Pain: Wild Lettuce
General Skin Cure: Calendula
Irritated Skin: Marshmallow
Poor Complexion: Burdock
First Aid: Tormentil
Free Heirloom Seeds
http://www.cheftalk.com/forums/archive/index.php?t-4685.html :
You can also request free heirloom seeds for a SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) from various gardening seed exchange sites from gardeners all over the world.
Heirloom Exchange (http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/heirloom/nph-ind.cgi?type=exch)
Dave’s Garden (http://davesgarden.com/)
Here are some more highly reputable heirloom sources for you:
Abundant Life Seed Foundation (http://www.abundantlifeseed.org)
Seed Savers Exchange (http://www.seedsavers.org) free catalog, great for reference
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company (http://www.rareseeds.com/) free catalog, great for reference, great place
* Evergreen Seeds (http://www.evergreenseeds.com/vegetableseeds.html
) free catalog, great for reference
heirloomedibles.com (http://www.heirloomedibles.com)
swallowtailgardenseeds.com (http://www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com)
heirloomnursery.com (http://www.heirloomnursery.com)
victoryseeds.com (http://www.victoryseeds.com)
secretgardenrareplants.com (http://www.secretgardenrareplants.com)
heirloomtomatoes.net (http://www.heirloomtomatoes.net)
