Common Herbs Useful for Simpling
July 23, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Supplements
Simpling is the practice of using single herbs alone. In medieval times in Europe, the art cultivating and using herbs was called “Simpling” and the herbs themselves were named “Simples”. Simpling can be very effective, even though some herbalists have a condescending attitude towards this practice. (Simpling is more often associated with folk herbalism rather [...]
Calendula
June 5, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Supplements
by Jyll Renee CALENDULA Botanical name: calendula officinalis Common name: marigold, pot marigold Habitat: Calendula grows as a common garden plant throughout North America and Europe. The golden, orange or yellow flowers of calendula have been used medicinally for centuries Info: Calendula flowers were historically considered beneficial for reducing inflammation, wound healing, and used as [...]