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Subject: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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whitewolf
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 3:40

Mother Earth has provided us with an abundance of plants with an array of properties... if there's a ailment there's most likely a plant close at hand to help you... BUT if you were limited to only 5 herbs.... which herbs would you choose? and why?

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Ash
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 10:16

Depends on the ailment(s)

I've got a thing for all the poison herbs, i don't really fance taking them internally, lol.

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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whitewolf
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 12:48

No that's the point Ash lol - if you were restricted to just having 5 herbs for the rest of existence, which herbs would you choose to have the option of using? (think of it as your 'herbal first-aid' kit if you like)

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Ash
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 14:02

Oh, hmmm.
I'd say i'd have wolfsbane, deadly nightshade, hemlock, henbane, rue.

Just because they are my fav herbs. If i was that ill...i'd use conventional medicine.

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Pilgrim
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 14:23

Garlic, it has so many good qualities and keep the vampires away. Hehe.:-D Sage, again so many uses. Goldenseal, very healing herb.Capsaicum, blood purifier and can be sprinkled into gloves and socks to keep warm. Echinacea, boosts the imune system.
hard to decide on just five though.
Pilgrim

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Ash
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 15:05

Haha, i've got a garlic braid in my draw in my room, stinks the place out when it's gonna rain (weird that it only smells pungent when it is damp or going ot rain) but i lovr it all the same.

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Cat
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 18:01

Hhmmm.............5 herbs.............okay here are mine

Lavender: smells good, good for insect repellent, headaches, and minor 1st aid of all kinds.

Tea Tree: anitbiotic, skin problems, cold/flu + too many more to name!

Echinacea: immune sytem health

Black Cohosh: depression, and female problems

Valerian: sleep aid

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Wolfsdream
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 18:24

Erm....can I just mention something here seeing Black Cohosh mentioned.
I read an article in the Telegraph not that long ago written by a doctor that is saying this herb can be very dangerous for some women. It has now been shown that for some it can cause total liver failure. There is no way to tell who will be affected until it happens and by then it's too late.

So please exercise caution taking this, liver failure it not funny!

Wolfsdream.

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Wildflower
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 19:54

Hi there! This is my first visit here in the forum.Well,I would choose:

Lavendel:So many uses,skinproblems,rest and sleep.

Chamomile:Wonderful in teas.Good for the stomach.Even for children.Heal wounds.

Garlic:Anti-bacterial,powerful,protection.And a favourite in the food.

Cinnamon:Wonderful in incense.And in cakes.

Thyme:Colds,in baths,warming,perfect in massageoils.

Blessings

Wildflower

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Rowan
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Date Posted: 30/09/06 20:04

Lavender - for all ills and wonderful smell.

Garlic - tastes great, anti-fungal, good for immune sysytem and circulation.

Chamomile - soothing internally and externally and again anti-fungal

Peppermint - great for tummies and general digestion, soothing and cooling

Cinnamon - lovely in baking, smells comforting and good for the digestion.

Rosemary, thyme and ginger on the short-list!

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Pilgrim
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Date Posted: 1/10/06 2:38

Just wanted to say, welcome Wildflower. Nice to meet you.:-D

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[> [> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Wildflower
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Date Posted: 1/10/06 10:15

Thank you Pilgrim, nice to meet you too !

Blessings..

Wildflower

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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whitewolf
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Date Posted: 1/10/06 19:23

Hello Wildflower, lovely to see you in the Garden! :) How are you?

Black Cohosh - the main problem with Black Cohosh is that there have not been enough long-term safety research undertaken, but there are reports that it may cause liver problems, including, as Wolfsdream points out, complete liver failure.

There are many signs and symptoms of liver disease. These include jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes), dark urine, nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, and /or loss of appetite. If you think you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should stop taking black cohosh immediately and seek medical advice.

For those using Black Cohosh to remedy hot-flushes... have you tried Sage (as a tea)?

Some good choices of herbs so far! :) (perhaps Ash has...erm... the erm...least 'useful' choices lol - remind me not to accept a herbal cuppa around your place Ash! LOL)

I think I'd choose :
[Rosemary : burn the herb if there are colds around; use an infusion to clean kitchen surfaces etc... a strong infusion added to bath water is a wonderful way to soothe aching muscles; infuse in ollive oil for a conditioning hair oil (great for remeddyingdandruff too); the infused oil also makes an excellent muscle rub... rosemary is also a good mosquito repellent; great tea for perking up the brain... I'll stop there - it's a great herb! I like to run my hands through the rosemary bush when I'm in the garden, definately revives a flagging mind and just makes me feel good! :)

Stinging Nettle : another fantastic herb with so many uses - especially useful for remedying rashes and skin complaints; excellent for allergies (such as hay-fever and dust allergies etc..). Nettle tea is cleansing and beneficial to the respiratory system, liver, kidney, circulatory system... great for remedying arthritis and rheumatism, useful for anaemics... makes a good hair rinse... oh the list goes on and on again lol.

hmmm... I have to ponder a bit longer on my other herbs! So far on the shortlist : Garlic, Lavender, Sage, Ginger, Lemon Balm... oh and Catnip (my felines would never forgive me if I left this off lol - also makes a tasty bedtime tea for humans! also an antioxidant)...

So many wonderful herbs!

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[> [> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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whitewolf
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Date Posted: 1/10/06 19:24

I think plain ol' Black Tea may have to be on my shortlist too lol! :)

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[> [> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Wildflower
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Date Posted: 2/10/06 19:58

Hallo Whitewolf !
It nice to be here in the Garden, and I am fine thank you!

Blessings / Wildflower

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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Pilgrim
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Date Posted: 2/10/06 15:50

(Whitewolf wrote)
"remind me not to accept a herbal cuppa around your place Ash! LOL)"
ROFL. :-D
Pilgrim

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?

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mia
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Date Posted: 13/10/06 14:26

another delayed response... top 5.. hmm

rosemary, valerian (fantastic for sleep! but yes, i know it's very strong so i use it rarely), nettle, elderflower and thyme purely for the lovely smell.

mia
x

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[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: Ash [Edit]	Date Posted: 30/09/06 10:16 Depends on the ailment(s) I've got a thing for all the poison herbs, i don't really fance taking them internally, lol. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: whitewolf [Edit]	Date Posted: 30/09/06 12:48 No that's the point Ash lol - if you were restricted to just having 5 herbs for the rest of existence, which herbs would you choose to have the option of using? (think of it as your 'herbal first-aid' kit if you like) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: Ash [Edit]	Date Posted: 30/09/06 14:02 Oh, hmmm. I'd say i'd have wolfsbane, deadly nightshade, hemlock, henbane, rue. Just because they are my fav herbs. If i was that ill...i'd use conventional medicine. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: Pilgrim [Edit]	Date Posted: 30/09/06 14:23 Garlic, it has so many good qualities and keep the vampires away. Hehe.:-D Sage, again so many uses. Goldenseal, very healing herb.Capsaicum, blood purifier and can be sprinkled into gloves and socks to keep warm. Echinacea, boosts the imune system. hard to decide on just five though. Pilgrim [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: Ash [Edit]	Date Posted: 30/09/06 15:05 Haha, i've got a garlic braid in my draw in my room, stinks the place out when it's gonna rain (weird that it only smells pungent when it is damp or going ot rain) but i lovr it all the same. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: Cat [Edit]	Date Posted: 30/09/06 18:01 Hhmmm.............5 herbs.............okay here are mine Lavender: smells good, good for insect repellent, headaches, and minor 1st aid of all kinds. Tea Tree: anitbiotic, skin problems, cold/flu + too many more to name! Echinacea: immune sytem health Black Cohosh: depression, and female problems Valerian: sleep aid [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: Pilgrim [Edit]	Date Posted: 1/10/06 2:38 Just wanted to say, welcome Wildflower. Nice to meet you.:-D [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: Wildflower [Edit]	Date Posted: 1/10/06 10:15 Thank you Pilgrim, nice to meet you too ! Blessings.. Wildflower [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: whitewolf [Edit]	Date Posted: 1/10/06 19:24 I think plain ol' Black Tea may have to be on my shortlist too lol! :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: Wildflower [Edit]	Date Posted: 2/10/06 19:58 Hallo Whitewolf ! It nice to be here in the Garden, and I am fine thank you! Blessings / Wildflower [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: Pilgrim [Edit]	Date Posted: 2/10/06 15:50 (Whitewolf wrote) "remind me not to accept a herbal cuppa around your place Ash! LOL)" ROFL. :-D Pilgrim [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Which herbs would YOU choose?
Author: mia [Edit]	Date Posted: 13/10/06 14:26 another delayed response... top 5.. hmm rosemary, valerian (fantastic for sleep! but yes, i know it's very strong so i use it rarely), nettle, elderflower and thyme purely for the lovely smell. mia x [ Post a Reply to This Message ]