Is Basil A Laxative? Herbal laxatives are either bulk-forming or stimulating. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) seed has been found to relieve constipation by acting as a bulk-forming laxative in one preliminary study. A similar study showed the seeds to be useful following major surgery for elderly people with constipation. What are the side effects of basil?
What Is Si Miao Used For? In most dogs, the best Chinese herbal formula for this is Si Miao San. It helps to decrease inflammation in the body, regulates insulin, and improves digestion. I sometimes add corn silk to this formula to help with insulin resistance. What is Si Miao pian? Si Miao Pian, also
What Plants Will Repel Deer? Herbs like mint, rosemary, Russian sage and lavender are a good bet, as are peonies, boxwood, onion and garlic. Bitter Taste – Deer tend to avoid yarrow and most ferns, as well as bulbous flowers such as poppies, daffodils and snowdrops. What plants keep deer away? One effective way of
What Herbs Go Together In A Planter? Moisture loving herbs such as tarragon, cilantro, and basil should be grouped together. Parsley should be included as well, but be aware that parsley is a biennial and will die back after two years. For a truly aromatic pairing, try growing lemon verbena and lemon thyme together. Which
Are Brahmi And Gotu Kola The Same? Brahmi (Centella asiatica), also known as gotu kola, is one of the most powerful brain tonics in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. It has been used in Asia for thousands of years as a medicine and a delicious leafy vegetable. What is another name for Gotu Kola? Gotu kola is
Can You Grow Sorrel In The UK? Sow sorrel seeds in spring, a few in small pots filled with seed compost, cover and water well. Sorrel seeds will take up to six weeks to germinate. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, pot them up into individual containers. You can grow them on in
Is Motherwort A Perennial? Motherwort herb growing in the wild appears as a sturdy stemmed perennial of up to 5 feet (1.5 m.) tall with pink to pale purple clustered flowers of six to 15 axils, or spaces between the leaf and stem, and prickly sepals. Is Motherwort an annual or perennial? (Leonuris artemisia) Motherwort
Where Does Rosemary Originally Come From? Native to the Mediterranean region, rosemary has naturalized throughout much of Europe and is widely grown in gardens in warm climates. Where was rosemary first discovered? Origin: Rosemary originated in the Mediterranean and eventually spread to the United States and Europe. More than a mere herb, rosemary is actually
What Does Valerian Flower Smell Like? The flowers vary from white through pink and appearing in late spring. The flowers smell like vanilla but the foliage, which contains the adtinidine, has a foul odor often described as smelling like unwashed feet. Valerian can be grown from seed. What does valerian smell like? Unlike its delicately
Is Ayurveda Older Than Chinese Medicine? Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine (TIM) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remain the most ancient yet living traditions. There has been increased global interest in traditional medicine. When was Ayurveda invented? Ayurveda has an age old history since the 2nd Century BC. Ayurveda has its foundations laid by the