Nettles
July 14, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Supplements
by Jyll Renee NETTLES (Stinging Nettles) Botanical name: urtica diovica – small nettle, urtica urens Common name: stinging nettles Habitat: Nettles is a leavy plant that is found in most temperate regions of the world. The generic name comes from the Latin word “uro” which means “I burn.” Look for nettles in rich soils, disturbed [...]
Burdock
June 14, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Supplements
by Jyll Renee BURDOCK Botanical name: Arctium lappa Common name: Lappa, Beggars buttons, Great Burdock, Corkle buttons Habitat: Burdock is native to Asia and Europe. The root is the primary source of many herbal preparations. The root becomes very soft with chewing and tastes sweet, with a mucilaginous (sticky) texture. Info: Burdock has an abundance [...]