The Magic Of Herbs
Many people only know the joys of herbs through buying them at
the grocery store. But, there are enough of us out there who
enjoy the propagating, the growing the picking, and finally,
using the fresh herbs in food.
I know one of my friends only uses herbs that she picks just
before cooking or eating. Herbs are also extensively used for
remedies.
Herbal Nutrition Supplements: What Are They? The National
Library of Medicine gives this definition: "Herbal supplements
are a type of dietary supplement... that contain herbs, either
singly or in mixtures". Herbal nutrition supplements come in a
variety of different forms, however, and some are better and
safer than others. The Mayo Clinic advises you to "select
products that have been scientifically tested".
There is a good chance that quality herbal nutrition supplement
may be a healthy choice for you. Herbal nutrition supplements
are excellent for people who are unable to meet their
nutritional requirements because of food allergies, medical
conditions, or busy schedules that don't leave enough time to
control and monitor nutrient intake.
A very dear friend of mine swears by the following herb book.
She has a German copy, and it is well worn with age. Whenever
anyone of us has an ailment, out comes Maria Treben. She has
become a well known and respected friend. Those of European
heritage will be very familiar with the work and theories of
Maria Treben. "Health Through God's Pharmacy"
Cutting And Propagating
Select a plant that has a dominant single stem. Take a good look
at it, really take your time with this step. I realize it might
sound like a Zen exercise but it will make the process clearer
and much more pleasurable if you look at the plant and picture
how it wants to grow and how you want to train it.
Hopefully those two processes will be somewhat compatible.
Otherwise you will be constantly fighting the plant. Pick a
plant that is healthy and vigorous. One that looks at you and
says "I love growing and I'm so fabulous there should be more of
me". Choose stems that are coming out of the sides of the plant
not in the middle. I used to know the reason why, but that bit
of knowledge is at present unretrievable. Side shoots root
faster.
You want a cutting no more than 3". Bigger is not better! Strip
the leaves off the bottom