Medicinal Properties – Rose petals: Like rose hips, the petals of rose flowers also have numerous remedial uses. For instance, rose petals are effective in relieving congestion in the female reproductive system. Licorice root: Ancient records from Greece and other places show it was used in the treatment of asthma, chest problems, and canker sores. Licorice is also found to be useful to ease certain chest complaints, arthritis, and inflammation of joints, skin, and eyes. Fruity component. Next, a fruity or naturally sweet component is nice. Dried rosehips are a common choice here. These are sold in many herb shops or health food stores if you have not harvested your own. Another option here is hibiscus flowers, which are not only sweet and lemony flavored but also impart a rich, red color to your teas. Add one part of these herbs.

It’s believed that the use of plants by smoking them has been present in some form in every culture and society in human history (Jenner, 2015), so the study and occasional use of plants in this capacity is nothing new. It transcends boundaries of time and geography for a fascinating glimpse into botanical history. A mix including the following herbs known to aid and help support the horses normal response to seasonal irritants: Bacopa or Brahmi- in Auyerveda balances all three doshas, enhances cognitive function, increases mental focusing. Unless otherwise noted, these blends are best made by infusion. By definition, infusion drinks are made by placing a flavoring ingredient (such as tea or herbs) into a liquid (such as hot water). Infusions are the most popular method of preparing teas. The “Medicinal Properties” cited below are all quoted (and/or adapted) from Herbs2000.com. (All emphasis mine.)Ribgrass is a very popular perennial forage herb which is commonly mixed with sheep's parsley, yarrow and burnet to increase diversity and lift trace elements from deep within the soil profile. It can be mixed with regular grassland species to increase grazing quality, and with deep roots it is also popular in mixtures for lighter land. It is also known as Plantain or narrow leaf plantain.

Products described here are not for use by or sale to persons under the age of 18. Herbal products & alternatives should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing. The Herbal Ley is a vital part of the long term approach at Balcaskie Estate to drastically reduce inputs and manage the farm in a more natural way. The diverse clover rich sward is a key part of this, when combined with our mob grazing approach, it offers the ability to build organic matter, improve soil fertility, fix nitrogen and extend the grazing season. We are already seeing the benefit of improving our organic matters with better resilience in the extremely wet and dry parts of this season.

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Chicory is an eye catching, mineral rich forage herb that has a long taproot capable of penetrating to great depth, breaking through plough pans and leaving the soil aerated, aiding drainage and crop root development. It’s frequently used in combination with other species as a soil improving species and is commonly used as an addition to grazing leys due to its high protein content and its ability to fatten lambs. It is also a known anthelmintic species.

Can you please clarify why you stipulate “not powdered” as some of the items I can only find in a ground/powdered form in my country. Let me tell you a little about it, and about the gift of twenty tasty herbal tea blend recipes given to me by the magazine’s editor, Tina Sams, after I explained my desire to learn and write about good-tasting herbal tea recipes. Herbal teas are reaching an astounding following throughout every corner of our little planet! Yes, more and more of us are buying expensive boxed teas, and we’re giving or receiving them as gift sets for all kinds of occasions. One of the biggest trends now is growing fresh herbs, many of which are uniquely suited for brewing our favorite teas. ( In my blog post titled “ Cuppa Medicinal Tea,” I outline how to plant a small herb garden. Take a peak even if you’ve never attempted to garden. It may give you the incentive to start.)

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During the winter months many horses have restricted access too grazing spending long periods of time stabled. Despite a long history of use for many botanical ingredients, it’s important to remember that smoke is smoke. Besides gunking up the lungs with tar, smoking also lessens the amount of oxygen you are taking in and increases your exposure to carbon monoxide, neither of which are healthy.

This is the same mix as above but with the added Benefit of Agnus castus specifically for Mares that show signs of Hormone imbalance when in season.Medicinal Properties – Lemon verbena has a number of therapeutic uses. For instance, a placid sedative tea is prepared using the leaves of the herb to comfort nasal and bronchial congestion. In addition, this herbal tea is also taken internally to treat palpitations, indigestion, stomach cramps, flatulence, and nausea. Lemon balm: Traditionally, decoctions made from the lemon balm have always been used to lift up the spirits and perk up morale. The herb is believed to induce longevity when it is taken on a regular basis. There are also many other traditional uses of the herb, such as in the healing of wounds to bring relief from palpitations, relax the heart, and treat toothaches and other dental problems. Herbal tea is medicine for the body, mind, and spirit. The more intention you bring to the whole process the more benefit you will reap. As is true in most areas of our lives! Why make your own herbal tea blends?