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St. John's Wort - Treating Skin Trauma79

St. John's Wort - Treating Skin Trauma

Though this plant is historically know for treating depression it also has tremendous benefits for your skin as well.St. John’s Wort when infused with oils such as olive oil has no anti-depressant effects; however is very therapeutic for the skin having antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and astringent abilities

15 comments    skin depression shingles
THE PERNICIOUS HEMLOCK WATER DROPWORT77

THE PERNICIOUS HEMLOCK WATER DROPWORT

Walking around a local lake recently, a plant, that delights to grow in these situations was thriving in the margins. It has flowers in large white umbels, a sure sign, that the plant belongs to the same...

9 comments    celery parsley fennel
How to Celebrate Litha76

How to Celebrate Litha

It's the time of year when the days are long, the sun kisses your face, and the heat envelops you. Flowers are taking bloom, the soil beneath your feet is warm, and you can feel the heat in your bones. So what...

0 comments    holiday summer sun
7 Herbal Teas that Help You Relax73

7 Herbal Teas that Help You Relax

Herbal Tea health benefits

5 comments    health tea relaxation
St. Johns Wort: Number 2 in a Garden Photo Series79

St. Johns Wort: Number 2 in a Garden Photo Series

Medicinal or ornamental, St John's Wort blooms in bright yellows. This herb is beautiful and useful, making it a great choice for any garden.

24 comments    st john's wort herb
Ten Perennial Groundcovers82

Ten Perennial Groundcovers

Groundcovers are an important element in your landscape planning. They can cover a large area quickly, reduce the time and energy of weeding, and act as a living mulch. There are groundcovers that thrive in deep shade or on steep slopes where turf...

4 comments    gardening thyme perennials
Brewing Herbal Tea: How to Prepare and Brew St. John's Wort Tea75

Brewing Herbal Tea: How to Prepare and Brew St. John's Wort Tea

It's dreary this morning. The winter chill in the lake air has started to lose its sting, but it's not really warm or sunny yet. Rain's drizzling, the kids are rowdy and I am dragging - think I'll brew up a jug of my cheer-boosting tea. Might need...

2 comments    st johns wort st johns
Green-bearded ageing hippie launches book on mind-altering herbs75

Green-bearded ageing hippie launches book on mind-altering herbs

Why has an ageing hippie got a green beard you may ask? The answer is he is promoting his book Herbs of the Northern Shaman, and because he loves plants. 58-year-old Steve Andrews aka the Bard of Ely's book Herbs of the Northern Shaman has been...

40 comments    reviews books plants
Hypericum – St John's Wort – for a stylish summer display76

Hypericum – St John's Wort – for a stylish summer display

Common species of hypericum are used as garden workhorses... as hard-working landscape shrubs. But why? Many common hypericum species – and practically all of the cultivars – are worthy of a place in our main borders and shrubberies. Most are truly 'showy' midsummer blooming shrubs – eye-catching colour that lasts well into autumn (fall).

0 comments    st johns wort st john wort
Overcoming Depression Using Natural Hypothyroid Treatment Methods73

Overcoming Depression Using Natural Hypothyroid Treatment Methods

Millions of people have hypothyroidism, and many of these people also suffer from depression. Although this condition can affect both men and women, females are more commonly afflicted with depression. While many of these people will need to take...

0 comments    depression supplements
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