Arnica Montana

June 2, 2010 by  
Filed under Herbology, Supplements

by Jyll Renee Arnica Montana (topical) Botanical name:  Arnica Montana L. Common name:  Leopard’s bane, Mountain Tobacco Habitat:  The herb Arnica has been harvested for centuries from the mountain pastures and lowland marshes of Europe and North America.  The perennial plant with orange and yellow flowers has a pleasant spring smell and is renowned for [...]

Chamomile

May 27, 2010 by  
Filed under Herbology

Chamomile Botanical name: Matricaria recutita Common name:  German Chamomile Chamomile is a member of the daisy family. Habitat: Chamomile is a hardy herb, and can survive a mild winter with very little maintenance.  I have chamomile in my garden and it comes back every year, but has not produced blooms yet.  Info:  Chamomile is one [...]