Advantages: Readily available Disadvantages: Can be dangerous without the associated knowledge
...only need some knowledge to be able to reap immense benefits. So I invite you to join me for a while, open your mind and temporarily suspend your belief system, just relax and enjoy my general overview of just one of Mother Nature's free gifts; Herbal medicine.
However, before we go any further, a word or two of caution. It is important to point out that although many herbal remedies can be used safely at home, they should be used with great care. Many of the plants involved are potentially toxic in high doses and may also be contra-indicated in certain conditions, for example pregnancy, heart problems and Diabetes to mention just three. There is also the added danger of incorrect identification of herbs when collecting them from the wild - Comfrey leaves, can easily mistaken for Foxglove, with potentially very serious consequences. And...
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Advantages: Cheap way to get a liquid fertilizer Disadvantages: Can be dangerous of not use properly
...My herb reviews seem to be going down really well so ill keep on posting them.
Comfrey - Symphytum officinale
Comfrey is one of the most useful plants in the herb garden, both medicinal and used as liquid manure for the garden, I personally use comfrey for the liquid manure for my allotment.
***The Plant***
The plant Comfrey is native to Europe and Asia, and was introduced to America. The plant is known by many names which include Saracens Root, Knitbone, and Bruisewort to name a few. The plant has been thought to have been brought to England by the Crusaders who had discovered it healing agents; the secretions are strong enough to be used as a bone setting plaster which gave it the nickname of Knitbone. The leaves have bristly hairs on them and the flowers grow in a cluster.
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***Cultivation***
Sow the seeds...
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...I first discovered Tiger Balm 10 years ago in a small basket in the Body Shop, hidden away from view, note the body shop no longer sell tiger balm! Tiger balm originates from a preparation formulated for the Chinese Emperors to relive their aches and pains.
The modern formula was produced by Chinese herbalist Aw Chu Kin, who discovered the combined ingredients really did bring relief, his two sons, after whom the ointment is named, began to market it under the name TIger Balm in 1926.
It was recommended to me by a friend, who found it invaluable for headaches in particular migraine. I used to loathe taking tablets so though I would try some when I next got a headache.
I rubbed a small amount of the very very pungent, brown ointment into my temples and lay back waiting for this miracle cream to work. Within minutes I though my head...
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**Introduction**
I may only be 22 years old and not yet have to worry about the effects of ageing but I still do as through media articles it's always shoved in your face on a daily basis.
So when a friend told me that she had seen an... more
18.08.2002
