Farm Life in Maine and New Hampshire
For a healthy heart it is important to maintain correct cholesterol levels. Along with the issues you are no doubt aware of, high cholesterol levels may also contribute to gall stones and high blood pressure. There are a number of herbs used for naturally lowering cholesterol. Medically, several herbs have shown to be as effective as mainstream drugs for lowering … [Read more...]
Since our house was painted Muted Mulberry, I had to do more research on the health benefits of the fruit and leaf itself. It seemed only fitting. Mulberries (Morus nigra), are produced from the Morus Alba tree and are packed with loads of nutrition, and are scrumptiously delicious. Mulberries look very much like a black raspberry and they come with their own natural … [Read more...]
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herbal nervine. A nervine is an herb that works on helping the nervous system combat stress and nervous exhaustion. Lemon balm is calming and soothes the nerves. It helps the body to naturally relax. Lemon balm contains active herbal ingredients that act as an antispasmodic. Antispasmodics are used to relax smooth muscle tissues in the … [Read more...]
Lavender (Lavendula angustofolia) is a fragrant herb that has been used for centuries. The plant is native to France, and the Mediterranean, but is now grown world wide. Many gardeners grow it for it's fragrant flower buds, and to attract bees to their garden. Lavender is grown commercially, and the majority of it's use goes to into making the essential oil. The essential oil … [Read more...]
