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Herb Robert is Still Blooming

Posted on November 7, 2018 by hernibs

Geranium robertianum In traditional herbalism, Herb Robert is a remedy for toothache and nosebleed and  in healing of wounds. The name refers to abbot and herbalist Robert of Molesme. Freshly picked leaves have an odor resembling burning tires when crushed, … Continue reading →

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Primrose – a cheery surprise in the Fall garden

Posted on November 3, 2018 by hernibs

For medicinal purposes the whole plant is used. Flowers and leaves are gathered in the beginning of the blossom time. A decoction of the flowers are used as tea against dizziness, sleeplessness, headaches, and neurasthenia paralysis, physical stress, to strengthen … Continue reading →

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Summer Time and the Comfrey is Blooming

Posted on June 21, 2018 by hernibs

Comfrey (Knit bone) Symphytum officinale Leaves can be eaten when young, steamed lightly and in salads & fresh stew, soup, syrups. Good for circulation. Great animal feed fresh or dry. Hot poultice for bruises, swelling, aches in joints, fractures, inflammation, … Continue reading →

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