Did 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.

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Thyme, an Ancient Herbal Remedy

Natural Herbal Medicine Proven over Time

Jul 13, 2009 Patrice Campbell

Thyme, A Natural Homemade Herbal Remedy -Zsuzsanna Kilián

Thought to be a favorite of fairies, known to be a favorite of bees, the herb thyme symbolizes both courage and innocence.

During the period of the Crusades, ladies embroidered thyme sprigs of the sleeves of their knight’s before they went off to battle. Hundreds of years ago, thyme worn in the hair of a maiden meant she was available for marriage.

One of the oldest herbal remedies, the use of thyme is documented on Egyptian papyri dating back to about 1600 BC. At one time a tincture of thyme was used as a homemade headache remedy and to prevent nightmares.

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They Say Yarrow Cures Almost Everything

If 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.


Dried yarrow is also a nice filler for homemade herbal crafts.

Yarrow - Natural Remedy for Almost Everything

Herbal Contraceptive, Natural Hair Loss and Hemorrhoid Treatment

Jul 15, 2009 Patrice Campbell

Homemade Herbal Remedies - Kriss Szkurlatowski

With as many names as it has uses, Achillea millefoliu grows wild all over the world, ready to treat hypochondria, fevers, cyctitis, balding and even pest control.

Among its many names are milfoil, nosebleed, staunchweed, bloodwort, soldiers's woundwort, and staunchgrass.

As useful as it has been through the centuries, yarrow is considered a wild herb that grows where it wants and is difficult to contain. It is resistant to most commercial weed killers.

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Ease Muscle Pain with Boneset Herb

Boneset 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 Influenza

Herbal Tea once Listed in US as Official Medicine

Jul 15, 2009 Patrice Campbell

Homemade pain relief with herbal tea - Brian Lary

The vile tasting boneset herb plant was one of the most hated yet most widely used medicinal plants of early America and well into the 20th century.

Called “ague weed” by Native Americans, the settlers called it Indian Sage. It has also been referred to as thoroughwort, sweating plant, feverwort, crosswort, and wild sage. The Chippewa Indians charmed deer by rubbing the root fibers of the herb boneset on the whistles they made to call deer.

A summer perennial, boneset flowers in July and August. It grows wild in wet, sunny meadows, often growing near milkweed.

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Trees and Shrubs can also be Considered Herb

We 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 from you, but don't forget to plant a tree or shrub that will hold a special meaning for you.

Be bold when looking for inspiration on what trees to plant. If you plan on living in your home long term, watching a tree grow and marking the progression of the years by comparing the height of tree with photos of the kids or grandkids who play beneath it can bring back pleasant memories each time the fragrance of the tree floats to you on a gentle breeze.

A seldom thought of small tree for the yard is the Elderberry. With beautiful blossoms that give way to fruit, the elderberry also plays an important part in herbal medicine and folklore. It has been used for such a wide variety of ills that it has been known as the peoples medicine chest.

Life presents many challenges but it’s nice to know that simple things can make it easier. Sometimes one has only to look around to see what is at hand. Need to keep witches at bay or ease painful sinus congestion? Grab a sprig of elderberry leaves.  Read More

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