Crooked House Herbals
Burdock (Arctium lappa) Burdock is a part of the Asteraceae (daisy) family. It is a biennial plant with large soft, light green leaves and thistle-like red-purple flowers that form burrs with hooked spines. It can reach heights of 6-8 feet tall. It is nicknamed the “Velcro plant” because one day when Swiss inventor, George de Mestral was walking his dog …
I know everybody has heard of Myrrh. Some of you associate it with your childhood Christmas stories about Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh being brought as gifts to the baby Jesus. In fact, it was actually mentioned in the Bible 152 times! Myrrh was important in biblical times as it was used as a spice, a natural remedy and to purify …
Pennyroyal which is known scientifically asMentha puleguim is an herbaceous plant belonging to the Labiatae family and is a relative of mint. The herb thrives in damp areas and is a native of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Pennyroyal is also commonly known by a number of other names including mosquito plant, pudding grass and squaw mint. When …
Oenothera biennis Have you or a loved one ever suffered from premenstrual or menopausal symptoms such as cramps, bloating, breast pain or hot flashes, or the embarrassment of skin conditions such as acne or eczema? Do you live with chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis or painful diabetic neuropathy? If so, there may be relief in sight for you. This week’s …
Herbology, as practiced in Europe and North America, is based on the principal that if the systems (digestive, circulatory, etc.) of the human body are functioning correctly, then the body will maintain or achieve optimal health. I have experienced this first hand after being diagnosed with cancer. I chose an alternative method for healing which involved a serious detox regimen …
It is my opinion, that the most important herb in the garden is the Cayenne Pepper. This beautiful pepper is truly amazing. It will stop a heart attack, thin the blood, stop bleeding, regulate blood pressure and so much more. Below is a list of just a few of the benefits of cayenne pepper. Just take a look at what …