"The root is what is used of both Angelica and Dong Quai"
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Deb Phillips
- 62, Female
- North Little Rock, AR
- United States
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Sheryl DePriest replied to Deb Phillips's discussion Teas in the group Herbs"So glad I saw this discussion, I am growing many of the herbs listed here for the first time this year, mthis is very helpful!! "
Deb Phillips commented on Community Manager's group Herbs"I use a lot of Angelica. I make tinctures from it for my midwifery practice. Which Angelica do you have? Angelica Archangelica is good for stomach upsets, reduces stomach acid, enhances digestion and absorption. It is…"
Robert D Johnson replied to Deb Phillips's discussion Teas in the group Herbs"Carol,
Both tend to make runners that go 2 to 4 feet from the original plant. I put mine in a spot and keep mowed around it. It will still slowly spread, but not as fast as letting it go. I've heard that you can put it in a bottomless pot that…"
Robert D Johnson replied to Deb Phillips's discussion Teas in the group Herbs"I bought a chocolate mint from Breezy Point Nursery earlier this year and they suggested taking the leaves and boiling for 5 minutes, let stand over night, then strain and freeze the liquid for ice cubes of chocolate mint tea. I tried the tea the…"
"How do I get my mint and lemon blam under contol safely?
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Deb Phillips replied to Hipppy's discussion Medicinal Herbs in the group Herbs"What do you want to know about medicinal herbs? I grow lots and make my own tinctures. I am one year into getting my clinical herbalist certificate. I grow echinacea, arnica, calendula, comfrey, black cohosh, st. john's wort,…"
Deb Phillips commented on Community Manager's group Herbs"Tell me about your sweet woodruff. I just planted some. What do you use it for?"
Deb Phillips posted a status"Elderberry syrup is great for colds. Red Raspberry is good for women and pregnancy. Lemon Balm is in the mint family and very easy to grow"
Donna H 5-6/CT replied to Deb Phillips's discussion Teas in the group Herbs"oohhh tea from elderberry flowers? what sort of taste?
Raspberry leaf makes a good tea too, surprisingly. Rose hips too (but these are best from Rosa Ragusa varieties...) And will agree with everyone else for Lemon Balm. I don't personally grow…"
Deb Phillips commented on Community Manager's group Herbs"This if from my materia medica on lemon balm
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Deb Phillips commented on Community Manager's group Herbs"Carminitive, spasmolytic, mild sedative, diaphoretic, TSH antagonist, antiviral
For sleep disturbances w/valerian, hops, and motherwort. Nervous sleeping disorder, infantile colic w/chamomile, vervain, licorice, fennel. …"
Deb Phillips commented on Community Manager's group Herbs"What's amazing is they sell it at the grocery store now. It's not the best but it is there in a pinch.
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Deb Phillips commented on Community Manager's group Herbs"A lot of people just put a tablespoon in their cereal, etc.
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Deb Phillips commented on Community Manager's group Herbs"I cook with coconut oil now instead of olive oil. It has a nice flavor."
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- shade perenials
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Keryn ,Zone 10, Australia commented on Community Manager's group Vegetable Gardens"Wow Catherine, 10 grand children, they are breading well in Ireland, I don,t have any yet, they all want the new this and the new that, no time for kids. My children at 33 and 30 years old, they had better make a move soon. Funny thing is, they…"
Keryn ,Zone 10, Australia commented on Grant Meyer USDA zone 9's group Houseplants"I should try growing one in a pot, on my back decking its hot enough in the summer for sure, and as long as the frost dosent get it in the winter. We are having quite a few frosts this year more than normal."
Keryn ,Zone 10, Australia commented on Community Manager's group Australia"Like most frosty mornings in Australia it cleared to be lovely day, the sun came out with a little left over summer heat. I got out and weeded the veggi garden. Love it."
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tomato hornworm tennis ball June 18 2013
"Chomp chomp, I think it would be gone from my garden, it could destroy a whole plant over night."
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