INTRODUCTION TO MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
COMMON NAME: Turkey Tail “Cloud Mushroom” SCIENTIFIC NAME: Trametes Vericolor HISTORY: Turkey Tail Mushrooms were used as a tea tonic offering many beneficial properties for the spirit (vital energy), while […]
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INTRODUCTION TO MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
COMMON NAME: Lion’s Mane SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hericium Erinaceus HISTORY: This super mushroom is also known as the hedge hog mushroom & has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for […]
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
Leave a reply Leave a reply NAME: Shitake SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hongus Shitake FAMILY: Marasmiaceae ORIGINS: China MEDICINAL BENEFITS: An extract made from this mushroom works as an incredible immune booster. This mushroom is […]
ANGELICA
COMMON NAME: Angelica LATIN NAME: Angelica Sinensis CHINESE NAME: Dong Quai PLANT FAMILY:Apiaceae MEDICINAL USES: Strengthens immune system Strengthens kidney function Helps with blood circulation Relieves tension headaches Helps with […]
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
COMMON NAME: Chaga Mushroom SCIENTIFIC NAME: Inonotus Obliquus SPECIES: Chaga HISTORY: Chaga mushroom is originally found in the birch forests of Russia & northern Europe. MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: In Russia & […]
DESIGNING A HERB GARDEN
This herb garden is easy and fun to make. Use an old wagon wheel, paint it with your favourite colour, and plant herbs between the spokes of the wheel.
THE POWER OF PLANTS
The Power of Fennel Scientific Name:(Foeniculm Vulgar) Common Name: Herb Fennel Plant Family: Apiaceae Species: Green Fennel and Bronze Fennel Medicinal Uses for Fennel: Fennel is good for indigestion Fennel […]
EASY TO MAKE SMOOTHIE RICH IN CALCIUM AND OMEGA -3
BLUEBERRY-KALE SMOOTHIE Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) kale (coarsely torn) 1-1/2 cups (310 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries 1 fresh or frozen ripe banana 1 orange, peeled 3/4 cups (185 […]
EAT GARLIC EVERY DAY!
The Many Benefits of Eating Garlic: Scientific Name: Allium Sativum Common Name: Garlic Plant Family: Allium Species: Hardneck varieties include: Asiatic, Creole, Porcelain, Purple Stripe, Glazed Purple Stripe, Marbled Purple […]
THE GREEN GIANT!
The Benefits of Swiss Chard: Scientific Name: Beta Vulgaris Common name: Swiss Chard Family: Beet Family Species: Fordhook Giant Lucullis Rhubard Chard Vulcan Perpetual Spinach Erbetto Bright Lights MEDICINAL USES: […]
