by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 24, 2010 | Bach Flowers, Herbalism, Materia Medica
Developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930’s, Bach flower remedies are a safe and natural way to help alleviate stress and to correct emotional and spiritual imbalances. Similar to homeopathic remedies, the flower essences are dilutions of plant material. Each of the...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 22, 2010 | Herbalism, Materia Medica
HERBAL INFORMATION – Queen Anne’s Lace Seeds Family: Apiaceae Latin names: Daucus Carota Common names: Queen Anne’s lace, Wild carrot, Bird’s nest, Bishop’s lace Parts Used: Herb (flower head), Root, Seed Constituents: Flavonoids; daucine (an alkaloid); volatile...
by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 8, 2010 | Herbalism, Materia Medica, Natural Health, Pregnancy and Babies
HERBAL INFORMATION – Ginger Family: Zingiberaceae Latin names: Zingiber officinale Common names: Ginger, Root ginger Parts Used: Rhizome; essential oil Constituents: Volatile oil (1% to 3% – occasionally more), primarily containing the sequiterpenes...
by Spiraea Herbs | Mar 11, 2010 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Materia Medica
HERBALISTS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS Enter a room full of herbal practitioners and after a few moments it may feel like they are speaking gibberish. It will seem that herbalists speak a language all their own and in many ways that’s true. Just as a doctor has a...
