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Horehound – Herb of the Month

September 6, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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By Maryann Readal The Egyptians and the Greeks used it to treat respiratory problems, while the Romans used horehound as...

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Hawaiian Herbal Medicine: Rooted in Family and Tradition

August 16, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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By Kaila Blevins However, healers from then and now continue to follow the same principles when approaching plants. They revere...

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Herbal Trees and Shrubs of the Plains and Prairies

June 28, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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By Katherine Schlosser From place to place, season to season, and year to year, the colorful mixtures and combinations of...

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Welcoming Spring in the Year 1400

April 19, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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By Zainab Pashaei During the festivities, which start on the Wednesday before the spring equinox, Iranians will gather and jump...

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Growing Up with Betel Nut

April 12, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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By Shaila Gupte Betel nut (pronounced bet′-al) palm trees (Areca catechu) are grown in different parts of India, as well...

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Delectable Native Edibles

March 22, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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By Andrea DeLong-Amaya in large amounts. As with any new food in your diet, add small amounts at a time...

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Exploring Vanilla in the Rainforest and in the Kitchen: Part II

March 8, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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By Susan Belsinger (Adapted from her article, “Exploring Rainforest Spices at Villa Vanilla,” featured in the 2019 issue of The...

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Exploring Vanilla in the Rainforest and in the Kitchen: Part I

February 22, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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By Susan Belsinger (Adapted from her article, “Exploring Rainforest Spices at Villa Vanilla,” featured in the 2019 issue of The...

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HSA Webinar: Weird Herbs

February 9, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Unitby Jen Munson, HSA Education Chair economic, and medicine, among other uses. This is where...

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Get Warmed Up with “Fire Cider”

January 11, 2021 The Herb Society of America
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By Karen O’Brien (Apple cider vinegar is made by adding yeast to apple juice, which breaks down the sugars into...

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