Ginseng, the root of Panax ginseng, has been used in Oriental medicine since ancient times to promote Yang energy and as a stimulant, tonic, diuretic, and digestive aid. It also improves circulation, increases blood supply, revitalizes and helps in recovering from weakness and illness. In Europe, ginseng is taken to increase physical and mental performance, [...]
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Ginseng / Panax ginseng
Posted in Common Herbs on March 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Sage; (Salvia Offincinalis)
Posted in Common Herbs on March 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Sage is an herb from an evergreen shrub, in the mint family. Its long, grayish green leaves take on a velvety, cotton like texture when rubbed (meaning ground lightly and passed through a coarse sieve). It’s flowers can be blue, pink, or white. Sage can be used fresh, dried, or chopped and frozen in ice [...]
