tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18667131946786883772024-02-21T08:54:22.259-07:00Simple HerbalMedicinal herbals have been called simples. Hence, the name of this blog, "Simple Herbal". Hope you find information that is helpful as you explore the magical world of herbs.Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-7577431898197314252018-11-11T12:02:00.000-07:002018-11-11T12:03:21.176-07:00The Magic of Mint
A lot of gardeners stay away from mint because it tends to overtake the garden, but it makes a great container plant. A cup to spearmint or water mint tea can help sooth an upset stomach and relieve gas pain and discomfort.
If your prone to motion sickness, carry a few sprigs of peppermint with you. Just sniffing it can prevent that feeling of nausea and make your trip so much more pleasant.
Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-7918268981789653222018-04-01T17:00:00.000-06:002018-04-01T17:00:40.297-06:00
Easter Ham and Basiled Egg Scramble
(republished from 2011 by request)
Wondering what to do with all the left over ham from Easter dinner? Make a light meal of your deliciously seasoned ham and eggs seasoned with basil. If you have a lemon basil in the garden, it will add a fresh taste to a light meal.
If you're not growing basil in your herb garden, why not? There are many varieties of Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-32525553252350737732012-04-19T14:47:00.000-06:002012-04-19T14:58:58.450-06:00Sweet uses for Garlic
If you have room in your garden, think about planting some
garlic. It’s not only great for rubbing on your bread and flavoring meats and
vegetables during the summer grilling season, fresh garlic is good for you.
Ancient healers used it for various ailments and it worked
so well that the Egyptian slaves who built the pyramids were given the cloves
to promote strength and prevent diseases,Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-64557650969094309962011-04-25T07:00:00.001-06:002011-04-25T07:00:08.687-06:00Easter Ham and Basiled Egg Scramble
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Wondering what to do with all the left over ham from Easter dinner? Make a light meal of your deliciously seasoned ham and eggs seasoned with basil. If you have a lemon basil in the garden, it will add a fresh taste to a light meal.
If you're not growing basil in your herb garden, why not? There are many varieties of this easy to grow Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-91179217195332698392011-04-23T11:54:00.000-06:002011-04-23T11:54:27.997-06:00Need a Hostess Gift for the Easter Dinner? Give a Pot of HerbsIf you're invited to a friends house for Easter dinner, consider giving a pot of herb as a hostess gift instead of the usual Easter Lily. Potted herbs have a much more personal touch, and your hostess will think of you as she snips the fresh herbs for years to come.
Now is the perfect time to find herbs to give as gifts and share with friend right in your own garden. As long as you're invited outPatrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-55778699345267242472011-04-17T18:22:00.000-06:002011-04-17T18:22:33.146-06:00Sweat Out your Cold With Herbs
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As much as we try to avoid them, sooner or later we’re gonna catch a cold. The bad thing about colds is that you don’t only catch one. You don’t even catch only one a year. Some years it seems that all we have to do is hear someone sneeze and we’re soon hit with a common illness that makes us want to just go to bed and whine like a baby.Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-56170125141055124552011-04-02T14:49:00.000-06:002011-04-02T14:49:06.484-06:00Tea Party for Mom and the Colicky Infant
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I usually don't like to recommend herbal remedies for children. It has nothing to do with the safety of the herb. I hesitate because I don't want my suggestion of a remedy to cause a parent to diagnose the condition and possibly mask symptoms that prevent the child from receiving professional care.
I only offer the following Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-67423768513087407742011-03-12T14:27:00.002-07:002011-03-12T14:27:00.892-07:00Did you know Thyme is the Favorite Herb of Fairies?Thyme is not only one of the favorite herbs of gardeners, cooks, bees and herbalists, it also loved by fairies.
Every herb garden should be given plenty of room for thyme. But did you know that creeping thyme makes a good ground cover? The more you walk on it, the better it grows. And the sweet scent as the natural oils are released by your footsteps is sure to calm your nerves.
Learn more:
Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-52752455358809178422011-03-06T08:00:00.002-07:002011-03-06T08:00:04.104-07:00They Say Yarrow Cures Almost EverythingIf you look, you can see yarrow growing almost everywhere. In fact, some people might even consider it a weed. But don't yank it out of your garden until you learn about it's use in natural medicine.
Even if you don't use the herb as a natural herbal cure, yarrow, if properly contained, is just a pretty plant that will only give more interest to the look of your herb garden in adding height.
Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-62173924399401272332011-03-01T08:00:00.003-07:002011-03-01T08:00:04.871-07:00Ease Muscle Pain with Boneset HerbBoneset isn't the best tasting herb that you can use. You probably don't want to use it in any of your herbal cooking recipes. But, if you're looking for a natural homemade herbal remedy for a cold or muscle ache, learn about the benefits of the herb bone set.
Mix it with honey to make an herbal tea taste a little better.
Boneset Herb for Muscle Pain of InfluenzaHerbal Tea once Listed Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-82039847700175012112011-02-27T17:23:00.000-07:002011-02-27T17:23:36.679-07:00Called to the Herb Garden by Spring
Spring is the time to take action to protect your emerging herb garden from its worst enemy. That’s right, gardeners. Get out there and make a stand against the weeds that are ready to invade the bare spots of every garden, even your hardy, precious herbs.
It’s also a good time to get rid of the debris that may have made its way into your little patch of herbs during the winter. Insect Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-40763046001265478212011-02-13T15:29:00.000-07:002011-02-13T15:29:41.305-07:00Trees and Shrubs can also be Considered HerbWe think of herbs as small plants that are grown in the back door. Often shrubs and small trees have wonderful medicinal herbal value. Don't overlook the benefit of adding elderberry to your herbal garden.
The trees and shrubs in your garden space define your area. Don't overlook their importance if you're planning a landscape. Choose trees that grow well in the area without a lot of attention Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-85992993034416508502010-12-11T18:32:00.002-07:002010-12-11T18:35:47.678-07:00Homemade Herbal Sore Throat Remedies
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December means rush, rush and more rush for most people. From the warm house to the cold car to run a quick errand. By the time the car warms up it’s back out into the cold, running through the elements to the shop where we race around, usually still wrapped in our heavy outerwear, searching out our items. Then back out into the Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-37401898140783022552010-12-11T18:27:00.000-07:002010-12-11T18:27:54.590-07:00Homemade Herbal Holiday Decorations: Inexpensive Handmade Ornaments and GiftsEven a frustrated freelancer faces the time management problem of working to pay the bills and struggling to put aside enough money to pay for the perfect gifts for loved ones.
We want our homes to be cozy and inviting. We want to enjoy the company of friends and families. On the other hand, every hour spent away from the computer means less output that satisfies our clients as well as our bank Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-80087962456207563792010-11-20T14:23:00.000-07:002010-11-20T14:23:58.990-07:00How Can One Medicinal Herb Treat Opposite Symptoms?
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Did you ever wonder why many medicinal herbs are touted to help seemingly opposite symptoms? It seems illogical that a single herb tea can be used to treat both diarrhea and constipation.
Dr. Andrew Well, M.D. explains this very well in an article I read recently at Huffington Post.
Using the example of the coca leaf he studied Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-21520584622807756142010-10-18T18:26:00.001-06:002010-10-18T18:29:11.978-06:00$34 Billion Spend Annually on Alternative Medicine
If you needed another reason to grow your own herbs besides your love of gardening, your passion for fresh herbs for teas, cooking or crafts or creating your own herbal remedies, a recent study shows how economical your herb garden actually is.
According to a study that was recently released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
"That includes a wide range of services from Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-44184446575712709562010-09-14T19:21:00.000-06:002010-09-14T19:21:53.289-06:00Herbal Jams
If you don't have any fruit trees to harvest, don't despair. Check the Farmers Market and the produce store to find fresh and aromatic gifts of nature overflowing the tables. Load up the car because you can't beat the prices this time of year. What you can't eat fresh, turn into pies and crumbles. Then start canning and freezing for the winter months.
Don't forget the jams and jellies, Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-22012154317538319482010-09-05T17:19:00.000-06:002010-09-05T17:19:15.233-06:00Herbs on the Move
Planning on bringing your herbs indoors during the winter? Herbs find moving just has stressful as people do. September is a perfect time to get the garden herbs ready for their new habitat.
Choose the herbs that will be brought indoors, and cut them back as much as possible. Keep the sprigs you remove, clean them and bundle them up to dry. They’ll come in handy during the long winter Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-21074217256063556142010-08-31T23:25:00.002-06:002010-08-31T23:33:53.331-06:00It's September! Stop Picking Those Roses
By now you should have collected and dried enough rosebuds to get you through your crafting season. Leave those roses on the bush, and start collecting the petals before they drop and blow away. Just the petals, mind you. You want to let the hips get nipped by a frost before you collect them for tea.
If you have an abundance of rose petals, use them to make rose water to use in beauty Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-66673007553415487492010-08-22T23:38:00.000-06:002010-08-22T23:38:01.313-06:00A Cabbage Poultice for Arthritis Joint Pain
I was surprised to learn that cabbage leaves have been used for centuries in medicine. They make wonderful poultices and are used for swelling , skin ulcers, sprains and strains.
In fact, rheumatoid arthritis patients in a Swiss hospital routinely have their inflamed joints wrapped with the leaves at night to find relief from swelling and pain.
How to Make a Cabbage Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-3904236399610214682010-07-28T18:29:00.000-06:002010-07-28T18:29:03.661-06:00Nasturtiums for Dinner
You probably have nasturtiums planted in the flower garden or in containers because of the beauty of the flowers.
It’s also possible that you have them tucked into the vegetable garden because of their reputation as a great companion plant.
Many of us forget that nasturtium is actually an herb and used by many cooks.
Use Nasturtium as Spice and Garnish
The nasturtium is sometimes called Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-8847946477188292232010-07-28T16:13:00.000-06:002010-07-28T16:13:36.241-06:00Summer Nasturtium Salad
When the nasturtium are in bloom, it must mean it’s time for herb salad.
Pick 6 flowers, making sure you get the leaves. Wash them and remove the and set aside the leaves and flower heads to drain. Discard the stems.
In a blender, mix:· 2 Tablespoons of wine vinegar· 6 Tablespoons of extra Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-35600883032694782632010-04-24T14:42:00.000-06:002010-04-24T14:42:02.100-06:00Basiled Egg Scramble
Basiled Egg Scramble
Melted cheese and basil turn simple scrambled eggs into a gourmet treat that’s easy to fix. A quick breakfast on their own, these eggs, served with an English muffin and piece of fresh fruit make a nice lunch for 4. Serve with a garden salad and juice for a light dinner.
Beat 8 eggs with: ½ cup of milk
½ cup of fresh, minced sweet or lemon basil. (¼ cup of dried Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-59865687081513679052010-04-24T14:38:00.000-06:002010-04-24T14:38:35.261-06:00Herbal Egg CasseroleHerbal Egg Casserole
This easy casserole recipe is for six servings, more if served as part of a buffet, but any leftovers can easily be reheated. English muffins and wedges of avocado, along with herbed tomato juice, will make it a complete meal.The nice thing about it is that it can be prepped well ahead of time so that the cook isn’t overwhelmed at the last minute.
Cook and crumble 12 Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1866713194678688377.post-49612781147054112552010-04-24T14:34:00.001-06:002010-10-21T17:48:35.191-06:00Herbal Recipes for Holiday Brunch
I hope you don’t plan on making mom do all the cooking for the holiday. Shame. The budget may not allow the whole family to eat out on this special day, but Mom can be pampered in her own home if someone steps up to take on some of the food preparation.
The first step to making Mom feel special is to bring her a nice cup of herbal tea and make sure she has her feet up. If time permits, Patrice Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17132422536128991914noreply@blogger.com0