AUGUST 12, 2020 INVASIVE PLANTS IN YOUR GARDEN
Since I reside most of my time in Connecticut I have broadened my knowledge of plants. I love growing herbs in the garden but more importantly I grow flowers and fruit.
Of course I plant bee friendly flowers
Antioxidants help most every health condition.
A great antioxidant is Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. Every human being needs Vitamin C and it is found throughout the plant world. Vitamin C is known for its immune enhancing properties, protection against stress on our body, and its ability to chelate out heavy metals. In your garden , you might have wild dandelions which contain a lot of vitamin C.
I started to plant plants high in Vitamin C as well as invasive
These are:
Wormwood
. Blackberry
Garlic mustard
Yarrow
Mullein
St John’s wort
Chickweed
My garden is my peace, serenity and love.
Change your life today - start your own garden
Until tomorrow…
AUGUST 11, 2020 CHILDHOOD DIARRHEA
No one talks about Childhood Diarrhea in the United States. It is the most common of death in children worldwide. It accounts for nearly 5 million deaths per year in developing countries. We do not hear about it in the United States. It is one of the fund raisers that need help to abolish. There are many causes worldwide.
Most of the time, the pediatrician recommends a pharmacy product called Pedialyte. This of course is not always available in poorer countries. Every parents wants to help his/her child There are other remedies, both herbal and vitamins that can be used.
Un 1994 the Journal pf Pediatrics published a trial on the use of Homeopathy in childhood diarrhea. I think it is worth repeating some of those homeopathic remedies that were studied and used in the clinical trial. Some of these remedies are
Arsenicum album
German Chamomille
Elemental Sulphur
Mayapple
Not every pediatrician will know about Clinical Homeopathy. You need to do your research
Until tomorrow…
AUGUST 10, 2020 NEPENTHES OR PITCHER PLANTS
Nepenthes or pitcher plants have fascinated me since I was a child. The These are carnivorous plants. It was the actual Venus fly trap that help my fascination of a summer day in Woolworth’s at the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers New York. I found intriguing that a plant would eat an animal and has specialized ways to devour such insects
Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes) are primarily native to Southeast Asia. There are roughly 180 species, with many recently discovered in the 20th century. These fascinating carnivorous plants have evolved a way to lure, capture and digest prey. They grow anywhere from hot, sticky jungles to cool montane forests high above the clouds. Though Nepenthes are thought to be difficult to grow, this is far from the truth. Most plants adapt to cultivation quite well and the hobby is growing quickly. I found this out through years of reading. Nepenthes are carnivorous plants that are mainly native to the Malay Archipelago. The genus compromises over 170 species, with many discoveries made in the 20th century. They also go by the name monkey cups, hanging pitcher plants, and tropical pitcher plants.
About three years I found a man who was growing and selling Pitcher Plants from his Greenhouse. My curiosity lead me to his greenhouse in Brooklyn New York. Yes of all places, Brooklyn New York . Unfortunately the owner moved to Morrison TN.
You can visit him there or place your order on line. I would look at his website www.redleafexotics.com or even email him at info@redleafexotics.com I promise you will be captivated and maybe buy a plant.
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AUGUST 7-9, 2020 RAINFOREST HERBS
The rainforests of the world contain an abundance of plant life. Ferns, lichens, mosses, orchids, and bromeliads are all epiphytes. The tropical rainforest is also home to nepenthes or pitcher plants. These are plants that grow in the soil. It also contains many botanicals that have been used then and now by tribal shamans for a varietyof health conditions.
Why save the rainforests? As these rainforest start to die due to our owns means of rebuilding in the 21st century—so do these miraculous plants. Dt Leslie Taylor provided us with a great text- The Healing Properties of Rainforest Herbs. Although this text was published 15 years ago — it is my bible for always reading on these herbs. I love this book. She described the medicinal properties of over 70 herbs in the rainforest, as well as dosages and scientific support. For example read about Mikania which is the largest tropical genus of vines. It has over 300 species . If you ever get bite by a poisonous snake in the Rainforest the leaves can be crushed and applied topically. It is commonly called Guaco and has many uses as billing of bacteria and yeast and even protozoans
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AUGUST 5, 2020 SALVIA OFFICINALIS
Salvia officinalis is Common Sage or Garden Sage. We all have heard of sage. Any botanical name that contains the word officinalis means it can be used as medicine. In Latin Salvia means Saviour. It has been touted over centuries to strengthen the mind and promote the growth of wisdom. Although it might be considered to promote the growth of wisdom— wisdom comes from making mistake as all mistakes are learning experiences for growth of an individual .
The uses of sage are various. It has been used to dry up mother’s milk, slow the excretion of fluids, reduce excessive perspiration, reduce hot flashes, and as a natural deodorant. It reduces perspiration due to its content of tannins and volatile oils. The oils have antiseptic, astrigent and irritant properties.
I do not think I use enough Sage with my patients. One of the best uses I read about is to color silver hair and as a rinse use to return hair to its original color
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AUGUST 4, 2020 RED RASPBERRY
This is one herb that is beneficial for pregnant mothers and even for children. Pregnant women have taken it to prevent tearing of the uterius during birth. It does contain lots of iron which is good for the expecting mom. It can enrich the colostrum found in mother’s milk. It has been shown to prepare the breast for breast milk for the newborn
Historically it has been used an an astrigent. It was applied to sore eyes. I find this odd. The fresh fruit has been used for tartar on the teeth. Sometimes a pregnant women have morning sickness. Many herbalists suggest ginger which is very effective There are a handful of women who cannot tolerate ginger. I turn to red raspberry tea to aid in morning sickness.
I find Red Raspberry as good digestive aid I use it with Slippery Elm, Marshmallow and Meadowsweet. I use it in Botanical Bounty’s GUTSY tea
It ahs been written for its used for a preventative for hemorrhaging during labor and after. I have not used for this as I not delivering any babies
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AUGUST 3, 2020 MULBERRIES
Since now residing in Connecticut with some land I have deciding to grow some fruit. I have planted 2 different elderberry bushes, 1 mulberry tree, a strawberry patch, 2 different blueberry bushes, a gooseberry bush, 1 Turkey Fig tree and one cherry tree. This year I will have the opportunity to taste my gooseberries, mulberries, strawberries and figs. I bought most of the bushes from Shrub Bucket or Tree Center.
Mulberry ( Morus spp) were once widespread throughout North Africa, the Middle East, southern Europe and the Mediterranean. In the mid seventh century they were introduced to Britain and the American Colonies. Historically these mulberry bushes were to feed silk moths, but the silk business did not prosper.
There are many health benefits to eating mulberries.
These are:
Digestive health. ...
Improves blood circulation. ...
Boosts your immune system. ...
Improves you vision. ...
Treats dry and sensitive skin. ...
Good for your hair. ...
Anti-ageing properties. ...
Maintains heart health.