Medicinal Remedies. Herbs, Spices. Just for you.

Hopefully I am trying to put together a 'Wikizine' of the humble aromatic plants and spices we all use not just to enhance the flavor of our food but more to explore the benefits to our health and the medicinal effects also. All all welcome to submit here..so please do.
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John Foy

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Is Nettle Tea Safe for Children?

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Nettle tea is one of the safest herbs on the planet and it can be taken by both children and adults for a variety of ailments. The dosage, however, is a bit different for kids than for adults. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Department of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , a specific safe and effective dosage has not yet been established by medical practitioners. However, numerous herbalists have published recommended dosage guidelines for children. Phyllis A. Balch, author of the herbal “ Prescription for Healing ,” recommends that children under the age of six should be given 1/4 of an adult ... Read Full Story

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Stinging Nettle Tea and High Blood Pressure

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Stinging nettle tea is an effective natural diuretic and diuretics are often used to lower blood pressure. In the United States, doctors commonly prescribe pharmaceutical diuretics. In Germany and other parts of the world, however, herbal remedies are more accepted, and nettle is often prescribed by physicians for treating high blood pressure, among a host of other medical conditions. Read Full Story

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Flavoring Nettle Tea

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Nettle tea can be flavored in a variety of ways, from adding other aromatic herbs and fruits to using natural sweeteners. Many people enjoy plain nettle tea or only the most basic additions, while others have more elaborate tastes. No matter what your tastes, you can find a way to flavor nettle tea to make it enjoyable to you. Read Full Story

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How to Harvest Nettles to Make Fresh Nettle Tea

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Harvesting nettles is a bit of a pain, sometimes literally if you’re clumsy, but the fresh nettle tea that results makes it well-worth the effort. Nettles are best harvested in spring, after flowering but before the plant seeds. After seeding, the chemical composition of the plant is changed, so make sure you time it just right. Finding A Nettle Patch You can harvest wild nettle plants if you don’t have them in your garden. Look for nettles growing in moist, partially-shaded woodland areas. The nettle plant thrives in most areas of the United States in roadsides, ditches, forests and fields. Consult a good herb ... Read Full Story

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Nettle Tea for Colds and Flu

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Nettle tea is an excellent remedy for colds and flu symptoms. The stinging nettle plant boosts the body’s resistance against disease, which is helpful in preventing colds and decreasing their duration. A cup of hot tea is a good general remedy for cold sufferers, but making the tea with nettles adds a boost of cold-fighting properties. Read Full Story

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