Raspberry bushes are native to North America but are cultivated in other countries including
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Discovering herbs: Raspberry leaf
Friday, August 1st, 2008Discovering herbs: Ginger
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008This hot and pungent root can be used fresh or dried and has been cultivated since ancient times. In Ayurvedic medicine, ginger is known as the ‘universal medicine’ and it’s not difficult to see why. The root and its essential oils have traditionally been used to calm the digestive system and treat rheumatic conditions, nausea and respiratory tract infections, and modern research can confirm many of these uses.
Discovering herbs: Motherwort
Sunday, June 1st, 2008Motherwort is a strong-smelling perennial herb with purple stems and pink-mauve to white flowers. It has also been used for centuries to regulate the menstrual cycle and to treat menopausal and menstrual complaints as well as conditions relating to child birth.