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Blog entry
Nov 16, 2007
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As I long for community, and search, I found Tryon Life Community farm as a refuge. Apart from TV, the faster and faster, more and more, TLC Farm is a sanctuary…
Book page
Oct 19, 2007
Mint (spearmint (Mentha spicata) and peppermint (Mentha piperita.)) Non-Native
Mint (spearmint (Mentha spicata) and peppermint (Mentha piperita.)) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: To treat digestive disorders, to mask unpleasant…
Book page
Oct 18, 2007
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) Native
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) Parts used: leaves Medicinal and other uses: Leaves have a sharp, acidic flavor that is nice in salads and sauces; with astringe…
Book page
Oct 18, 2007
Bibliography
A Digger's Guide to Medicinal Plants –A. Lockard & A. Q. Swanson Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine – Andrew Chevallier Herbs – Lesley Bremness The Encyclopedia of…
Book page
Oct 18, 2007
Yucca (Yucca filamentosa) Native
Yucca (Yucca filamentosa) Parts used: whole plant Medicinal and other uses: A food and resource plant of Native Americans. The flower stalks are eaten when full…
Book page
Oct 18, 2007
Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Non-Native
Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Parts used: leaves, root Medicinal uses: A cleansing herb that is used as a laxative to treat constipation, liver problems, and arth…
Book page
Oct 18, 2007
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Non-Native
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Parts used: aerial portions, leaves Medicinal uses: Used to treat arthritis, fever, the common cold and hypertension. Recommended …
Book page
Oct 18, 2007
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) Native to Eastern N. America
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: To stimulate appetite and to treat dyspeptic complaints, including gastritis and gal…
Book page
Oct 18, 2007
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Native to Eastern N. America
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Parts used: leaves are harvested in the summer and fall while the bark is harvested in the spring. Medicinal uses: Soothes cu…