Tuesday, August 31, 2010

more herbs

Echinacea angustifolia, one of our best herbal allies against colds, flus, snakebite, you name it!

Marshmallow, or althaea officinalis- used to soothe sore throats and mucous membranes
my friend Holy Basil, Tulsi, or Ocimum sanctum- used to relax and lift moods and spirits, herb for protection, and herb of grace
Gumweed, or Grindelia integrifolia- used for dry, irritating coughs and for itchy poison ivy
Great Blue lobelia, or Lobelia siphilitica- beautiful flowering cousin of Lobelia inflata, a very powerful antispasmodic herb. This one is poisonous but pretty!

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