Bamboo Charcoal in Health and Medicine Bamboo charcoal is used in all manner of health and wellness, including medications, in particular, coal is used to rid the body of chemicals found when someone overdoses or reactions to other drugs. It can also be used to clean out food poisoning before the strike and the overall improvement of the quality of your health clean air and water, and improving circulation. medicinal properties of coal are known in the West now, but it is really only used for overdosed patients to clean out the damage by taking too many pills. It works by attaching itself microbes on the pill and keeping them to be flushed from the body later. It is all natural remedy, and although the taste is disgusting, it's far better choice to have a stomach pump! You do not need to eat bamboo charcoal to its positive effects on your health though. Bamboo charcoal is only just beginning to make waves in the west, so you should get in on it soon before the specialty stores start jacking up the price!
Planting Native Prairie Could Be a Secret Weapon for Farmers When farmer Gary Guthrie describes recent changes to his farm, his eyes light up. After adding native prairie to his central Iowa operation, he remembers hearing the hum of pollinators flocking to the property. “Oh, my goodness, it was stunning, the level of buzzing,” Guthrie said. “That moment was sort of an awakening for me.” The presence of so many bees and other insects was an indicator, to Guthrie, of the health of the land. In 2015, Guthrie seeded four 30-foot-wide prairie strips on his 145-acre corn, soy, and vegetable farm. Prairie strips at Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge near Prairie City, Iowa, among the first established in Iowa. Guthrie had help from the Iowa State University (ISU) STRIPS (Science-based Trials of Row-crops Integrated with Prairie Strips) program, which was founded in 2003 by scientists hoping study the effects of strategically planted native prairie for soil, water, and biodiversity benefits on farms. Restoring the Depleted Prairie
Immune Boosting Herbs Please Share This Page: Top 20 Immune Boosting Herbs - image to repin / shareHerbs background pic © CLIPAREA.com - Fotolia.com Aside from keeping common colds and flu away, the immune system is your body's first and best defense against potentially lethal diseases like H1N1 and even cancer. [1] It is comprised of a network of cells and organs working together to defend the body against infection and sickness by producing secretions and disease-fighting cells. It uses an advanced communications system to respond to immediate threats. [2] The complex efficiency of your immune system and how it works non-stop indeed signify its importance for your health. If the immune system weakens and malfunctions, imagine the host of diseases that can invade your system. Here are ten herbs which may be helpful in supporting your immune system. 10 Immune Boosting Herbs Echinacea Astragalus Panax Ginseng Garlic Ginger Cat’s Claw Oregano Turmeric Bell Pepper Cloves Immune Boosting Herbs - References:
Medicinal Qualities of Burdock Burdock Root contains a number of medicinal properties that have been used for hundreds of years. Traditionally herbalists all over the world use Burdock Root as a blood purifier. It is the root of the Burdock plant that is harvested for folk medicinal use. The roots are about an inch wide but up to three feet long and are best dug in July. They should be lifted with a beet-lifter or a deep-running plough, due to the long tap root. As a rule they are 12 inches or more in length and about 1 inch thick; sometimes, however, they extend 2 to 3 feet, making it necessary to dig by hand. Burdock has been used by herbalists worldwide to treat a variety skin diseases such as abscesses, acne, carbuncles, psoriasis and eczema. Burdock Root contains polyacetylenes that gives the herb its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Based on many studies with animals exposed to toxic chemicals, the tea very effectively protects the body against cellular damage and abnormal growths.
Making a Garden Gazebo from an old Corncrib ~~ A Flea Market Gardening ‘My Big Garden Project’~~ Turning an old corn crib into a garden structure was a dream this gardener needed to fulfill! Her own dream ‘Cornzebo at last!’ Jeannie Rhodes, who lives and gardens near Warsaw, Indiana, saw Myra Glandon’s ‘Cornzebo‘ on Flea Market Gardening she knew she had to have one! As soon as she had the chance to get her own, she went into action. She says, “Myra’s corn crib was the inspiration for this one. Jeannie’s gazebo made from a corncrib The process involved a lot of hard work and challenges, but it was worth it! Building the corncrib gazebo “It collapsed like a taco when my husband tipped it over with our pickup truck so he had to bolt landscape timbers together and bolt them to the sides to regain the original round shape. She says, “I had planned to set it closer to the road, but property line issues forced us to set it where it is. Digging a base for the floor Building the cornzebo base Installing a gravel floor for the gazebo More:
Cauliflower Soup I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Come closer now…come closer. Lean in. Okay, so I just made a big deal out of nothing. Keep in mind that while this soup may appear to have a lot of steps, there’s nothing difficult about it. Here’s what you’ll need: The Cast of Characters: Cauliflower, Carrot, Onion, Celery, Chicken Broth or Stock, Milk, Half & Half, Butter, Flour, Salt, Pepper, Sour Cream, and Parsley (fresh or dried). Wash 1 to 2 heads of cauliflower, depending on how chunky you’d like the soup to be. Just whack the head in half and get rid of the hard inner core and green parts. Then just roughly chop the cauliflower. You could be meticulous and cut the cauliflower into neat little florets…but why? Next, finely dice one carrot. I do the same to the celery: just cut it into strips, then dice. Same goes with the onion: first cut lines/strips… Then dice away! Then say the following word: Mirepoix, pronounced “mi-reh-pwah.” Throw in the carrots and celery… Stir it around to combine…
Niyog-niyogan Herbal Medicine, Health Benefits, Side Effects, Preparation What is Niyog-niyogan Scientific Names: Quisqualis indica Common Names : Chinese honeysuckle (English) Rangoon Creeper (English) Niyog-niyogan (Filipino) Quiscual (Spanish) Madhu Malti or Madhumalti (Hindu) Radha Manoharam (Telugu) Shih-chun-tzu (China) Niyog-niyogan is a large climbing, woody shrub that is native in Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines, India, Myanmar and Malaysia. Niyog-niyogan is also one of the herbal plants endorsed by the Philippine Department of Health for its deworming property. Niyog-niyogan herbal medicine - Health Benefits According to Philippine Department of Health, Niyog-niyogan has the following folkloric health benefits. Expels Intestinal Worms and Parasites. Treatment of Inflammation of Kidneys, Niyog-niyogan fruits are believed to alleviate nephritis or inflammation of the kidneys. Remedy for boils and skin ulcers; Niyog-niyogan leaves are pounded and applied to externally to skin ulcers and boils. Remedy for Dysuria or painful urination.
Rugosa roses and their hips - Homestead Lady Pretty much any rose bush will make a rose hip if you refrain from pruning the flowering stems so why do I prefer rugosa roses and their hips? I’m so glad you asked! Rugosa roses are a main feature of our medicinal and edible herb garden. To learn more about planting your own medicinal herb garden, be sure to check out our book, The Do It Yourself Homestead . With over 400 pages of homesteading information, DIYs and tips on a variety of subjects presented in four different levels of experience, you’re bound to find something useful! I Hate Roses Well, let me clarify – I hate growing roses. My Favorite Things about Rugosa Roses What are my favorite thing about rugosa roses? Rugosa roses grow like weeds. Really. Rugosa roses aren’t too picky about soil, either. Rugosa roses grow in nearly any climate. I bought my rugosa roses from Raintree Nursery, where I buy a lot of my nursery stock and you can follow their link in order to read up on how to grow them. Rugosa roses are easy to maintain. .
Decoding the Secret Language of Food Expiration Dates Americans tend to harbor dark suspicions about that forgotten can of beans in the back of the pantry, far past its sell-by date. If you’re like most consumers, you probably just toss expired items on the better-safe-than-sorry principle (unless, perhaps, it’s a Twinkie). But there’s a good chance many aged food remains totally safe to eat, according to a new report (PDF) that blames the flawed food-dating system for tons of perfectly edible food getting wasted each year. While many consumers consider the dates printed on foods a hard deadline, they actually indicate maximum quality or freshness, not safety, explains David Fikes, vice president in charge of consumer affairs at the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), a food trade group. “Producers want people to have the best experience of product,” he says. There’s a window after the “expiration” date when a product is still edible—it just won’t look or taste quite as good. • Pack date: This is the day the product was manufactured.
Celery herb |Health Benefits of Celery Celery is an alimentary herb as well as a special medicinal plant. Celery leaves are used for spicing up foods and drinks such as cocktails. The volatile oil extracted from this vegetable can be used for medicinal purposes as well as an ingredient for various perfumes. Description of Celery herb Usually, celery (Apium graveolens) is used in making salads, spicing up foods containing meat, etc. traditional medicine celery was used to eliminate intestinal parasites. Proprieties and benefits of Celery One hundred grams of celery has an energetic value equal to 18 calories. lithiasis) and heart disorders. Treatments and mixtures Celery is consumed as a diuretic and laxative by those who have urinary retentions or suffer from kidney illnesses; it is also efficient in cases of asthenia, hoarseness, rheumatism, icterus, gout, arthritis, inflammations, dermatosis, diabetes, and obesity. Infusion of celery powder Celery decoct Celery juice Warning
Herbal Flower and Rose Syrup - Homestead Lady Do you have a recipe that includes rose water or rose syrup and you’d like to make your own? Have you gone foraging and now have edible and herbal flower specimens like honeysuckle and clover that you’d like to use? Here is a simple recipe for an edible flower syrup that you can use in so many different ways. Interested in growing herbs but are short on space or new to them? Common Edible Herbal Flowers This recipe is made with rose petals, clover flowers and honeysuckle blossoms. For ideas on how to use these herbal flowers simply click on each one and it will open to a new page with a recipe or tutorial. Use this combination of rose petals, honeysuckle blooms and cover flowers to make a subtle and sweet herbal flower syrup for baking or Saturday morning pancakes. I have a lovely coconut macaroon recipe that calls for rose syrup. Here’s a quick tutorial video and the recipe is below: Herbal Flower Rose Syrup Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Keyword: flower, foraged food, herbal Ingredients
Perfect Potato Soup I’m Pioneer Woman and I have a confession to make. Are you ready? Here goes. *Ahem.* *Clearing my throat.* *Singing a couple of scales to warm up I’m picky about potato soup. It’s true. It can’t be too creamy, with no variance in texture. It can’t be too lumpy. It has to be full of flavor or I’ll die a thousand deaths. And most of all…it has to make me close my eyes, sigh, and feel like everything till the end of time is going to be okay. But other than those things, I’m not the least bit picky about potato soup! Here’s how I make it: The Cast of Characters: Small Russet potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, milk, flour (not pictured, because I’m an airhead), heavy cream, salt, pepper (not pictured, for the same aforementioned reason), Cajun spice (ditto), parsley, and thin bacon. Gosh, I’m thorough with these Cast of Characters set-ups, aren’t I? Not. Start by slicing the bacon into small pieces… This is about six slices. Throw the bacon into a soup pot over medium heat… To dice! Cut them into sticks…
medicinal herbs: CATSFOOT - Antennaria dioica Latin name: Antennaria dioica Synonyms: Gnaphalium dioicum Family: Compositae Medicinal use of Catsfoot: Catsfoot has been little used in herbal medicine though it was once used in mixtures for the treatment of bronchitis and bilious conditions. Description of the plant: Habitat of the herb: Mountain grassland, heaths, dry pastures and woodland edges, usually on calcareous soils. Other uses of Catsfoot: A good ground cover plant for sunny positions. Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in cold frame and only just cover the seed. Cultivation of Catsfoot: Known hazards of Antennaria dioica: None known Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.