Tag Archives: herbal teas

The power of passionflower tea

Posted on May 20, 2019 by The Holistic Gardener

Passionflower has a long ethnobotany tracing back to Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of Mexico and South America. The foliage and stems of the variety Passifiora incarnate is utilized as a sedative and nerve tonic in modern herbalism while Passiflora … Continue reading →

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herbal teas to help you sleep

Posted on November 19, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

I am frequently asked about Insomnia and for a quick fix. The long answer is to reset your circadian rhythm (search posts for that) and purge yourself of the stresses and bad habits (late coffees, late night social media and … Continue reading →

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Processing St John’s wort

Posted on October 4, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

The medicinal St. John’s Wort is Hypericum perforatum, there are other varieties with some similar make-up but the perforated one is the herbalists go to. As with all herbalism, correct identification is essential. Get a herb book from the library … Continue reading →

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quick thyme first aid

Posted on June 29, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Abrasions, light scrapes and grazes are perhaps the most common injuries from which gardeners suffer; they include those surface layer wounds that often you don’t notice at the point of occurrence but may smart or sting later in the day – … Continue reading →

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