The Alchemy of Herbs - A Beginner's Guide: Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use
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Select herbs can grow extraordinary well indoors or outdoors, in containers or the ground, it all boils down to what you want to do. If the space receives less than five hours of sunlight in a day, you might be better off going indoors for easier accessibility especially for watering and cooking. Besides, this helps prevent weeds, pests or fluctuating temperatures.
Seeds are quite cheap, but take longer and require more resources to grow. While on the other hand, seedlings are faster to grow, but only available in spring and summer.
Several gardening tools are essential, may be a spade, gloves, pots, containers, virtually anything you need for the job. And remember, some fertilized soil is important too, this can be naturally generated, or a general-purpose compost solution from a gardening store. For container gardening, a packaged potting soil mix can go a long way, as you will have little, to no worry about pests.
Table of Contents
Introduction
- Grow Home Vegetables in your Backyard
- Imhotep and the Origin of Medicine
- St. John Wort & Depression
- Herbs in Small Spaces
- Remedies for HPV Virus
- Medicine Advanced from Ancient Societies
- History of Ayurveda Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Cancer & Herbs
- Native American Medicine
- Herbs for Better Sex
- Eucalyptus Oils and their Benefits
- Remedies for Allergies
- Herbs to Unclog Your Arteries
- Native American Natural Herbs
- Detoxifying Herbs
- Sage in Herbal Medicine
- Hydroponic Herb Garden
- Boost Your Immunity and Fight Infection with Antiviral herbs
- Herbal and Supplement Treatments for Diabetes
- Herbal Remedies for Bedwetting
- Asthma
- The Lobelia Herb
- Herpes Simplex 2
- Herbs to Use in Steam Baths
- Herbal Remedies for Natural Pain Relief
- Health Benefits of Aloe
- Home Remedies: Science-Backed
- Headache Relief
- Herbal Teas
- Olive Leaf for Better Health
- Papaya Leaf Extract
- Soursop Leaf Benefits for Your Health
- Dietary Treatments for Anemia
- Herbs to Control Cystitis
- Herbs for Fighting Plaque
- Stress Reducing Herbs
- Uses of Hemp
- Herbal Remedies for Varicose Veins
- Herbs for Cleansing your Lungs and Respiratory System
- Herbs for Hormone Control
- Acne and Traditional Remedies
- Alkaline Water for Better Health
- Chinese Herbs in Treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosis SLE
- Remedies for Gout
- Herbs and Spices for a Healthy Heart
- Spices and Herbs for Weight Loss
- Herbs and Roots for Healthier Liver
- Herbs and Spices to Fight Inflammation
- Backyard Herbs with Medicinal Benefits
- Preparing a Healthy Herbal Tea
- Soil for Better Herbs
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Adidas Wilson
Adidas Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois, surviving a near death experience driving off a bridge in an 18 wheeler and getting hit by a train. Adidas has dedicated his time and effort to educate, motivate, and inspire people around the world to make positive lifestyle changes. Adidas enrolled at the University of Phoenix graduating with a bachelor's in Healthcare Management. Also studying Health care Informatics - Master Degree program at Lipscomb University. Amazon Best Seller's List and mentioned in Entrepreneur Magazine.
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The Alchemy of Herbs - A Beginner's Guide - Adidas Wilson
Chapter 1
Grow Home Vegetables in your Backyard
Spending unnecessarily on a supermarket or grocery for fresh veggies, not to mention the last minute rush this can come with. Going this far is only an option, considering you can always pluck several fresh-from-the-garden leaves and enjoy the goodness of a homegrown recipe right from your backyard. Growing tender greens in your home garden is never as difficult endeavor as it may seem. It is simple, inexpensive and fun at the same time. And this is how it all begins;
The first step is shortlisting your favorite choices, especially the ones you use regularly. Starting with a few is always the best way to go as you learn the art of making veggies and watch them grow at the very front of your doorsteps. Once you are accustomed to the additional duty, you can now branch on to more options.
SELECT HERBS CAN GROW exceptionally well indoors or outdoors, in containers or the ground, it all boils down to what you want to do. If the space receives less than five hours of sunlight in a day, you might be better off going indoors for easier accessibility especially for watering and cooking. Besides, this helps prevent weeds, pests or fluctuating temperatures.
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WHEN PLANTING SEEDS, consider starting with moist soil and covering with about half an inch of soil. It will take the seeds about a week to germinate. For potted seedlings, you can go for this process as well.
Watering is essential for your veggies, and applying water at the base of the plant whenever the soil dries a little can go a long way. Weeding is also necessary to prevent the unwelcome intruders stealing nutrients in the soil and competing with your greens. Now, if your greens are outside, bring them in before the onset of frost.
Harvesting is the time to get your reward after the hard work. Yet again, depending on what you want to get from your herbs, leaving a few leaves will mean others will grow. You can handpick the leaves or use shears.
After you have harvested your herbs, you can go for different methods of preservation, if you are not only using them. Taking care of your herbs from planning to harvest can seem to be quite a journey, but it is not as overwhelming as it seems. The fruits are sweet, and soon the process becomes more of a regular thing and fun as well.
Chapter 2
Imhotep and the Origin of Medicine
Greece was previously regarded as the origin of medicinal science; it has been proven that it all started with an Egyptian. Imhotep, also termed as the Prince of Peace, was the African genius who invented the art of medicine and healing. Imhotep supposedly received a book of healing from ancestral African forces, which was then given to the world and the foundation of modern medicine and surgery.
This pioneer was appreciated by the entire ancient world. Even the Greek’s renowned Father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, celebrated this man of wisdom. According to scientists who have been scrutinizing documents as old as three centuries ago, ancient Egypt was the mother of modern medicine. The medical papyri studied by these scientists were written around 2,500 BC, about a century before the birth of Hippocrates.
Imhotep remains the world’s first ever physician and first doctor, among other specifications as a priest, sage, poet, astrologer, and scribe to mention just a few. And more to it, he was an architect, credited for his building of Egypt’s first pyramid. Imhotep is also believed to be the author of Edwin Smith Papyrus with over 48 described injuries and more than 90 anatomical terms. Besides, he founded a school of medicine in the area of Memphis, known to have existed for about two centuries.
Ancient Egyptian medical practitioners used honey, resins and antimicrobial elemental metals to treat wounds. Interestingly, this way of things is still practiced in the medical world to date. The most intriguing thing is that some of the remedies that Egyptian physicians prescribed were more than modern expectation. Such include saffron and celery, which were used for rheumatism are now at the heart of research on pharmaceutical field.
Moreover, pomegranate, which was used to fight tapeworms, has been used in clinical settings until the last five decades. Additionally, laxatives prescriptions included colocynth, castor oil. These are also used in our times for the same purposes.
Figs and bulk bran were used for promoting regularity, the same order that is done today in the medical arena. According to other references, as it is the case today, hyoscyamus was essential for treating colic. Coriander and cumin were useful as intestinal carminatives.
For musculoskeletal disorders, rubefacients were used to trigger blood flow as well as poultices, warming and soothing. The same is applied in modern times in sport medicine. Again, for cough remedy, Acacia is an essential solution, and aloes make the best solution for soothing and healing different skin conditions. The Egyptian physicians also came up with the use of essential oils and resins. Generally, about half of plants being used today were also used in ancient Egypt clinical setting.
Ancient Egyptian physicians were long forgotten as the origin practitioners of medicine. But despite this fact, it is safe to say that they were an essential part of the beginning of a new era of dealing with ailments. Considering that most of their practices are still in use today, it is obvious the sophistication of this medicine tech from centuries ago was a big breakthrough. Apparently, this knowledge will continue into the future of this essential field in society.
Chapter 3
St. John Wort & Depression
Plants have been an essential part of our medicine industry for centuries, and St. John wort is one of the most used ones. But as much as this plant is a renowned remedy for different health purposes, consumers need to understand some concerns about the safety and efficiency of the plant.
Also known as Hypericum perforatum, this plant has been widely used in Europe for thousands of years, dealing with mental conditions as well as depression. But according to the current evidence, this plant’s effectiveness for depression are yet to be confirmed, not to mention that it has the potential for side effects as well. In the U.S. this plant has not been given the green light for use as an over-the-counter or prescription drug for depression.
Depression is primarily a medical condition that affects one in every ten adults in the United States. This can range from mood, thoughts, behavior and health. However, the severity of the condition and the symptoms thereof differ from one person to another. Conventional medicine can help in treating this problem, and these include psychotherapies and