Monday, July 13, 2020

Conium maculatum-Hemlock plant

Hemlock plant
Hemlock
Family: Umbelliferae

Hemlock is a very poisonous plant that has a long history of medicinal use, though it is very rarely used in modern herbalism. It is a narcotic plant that sedates and relieves pain. The plant contains coniine, an extremely toxic substance that can also cause congenital defects. The whole plant is analgesic, antispasmodic, emetic, galactofuge and sedative. It is a traditional folk treatment for cancer and was formerly widely used internally in very small doses to treat a variety of complaints including tumors, epilepsy, whooping cough, rabies and as an antidote to strychnine poisoning.

It is still used externally, usually in ointments and oils, in the treatment of mastitis, malignant tumours (especially breast cancer) anal fissure and haemorrhoids. The leaves and stems should be harvested when the first fruits are forming, since they are then at their most active medicinally. The fruits are gathered either when fully ripe, or before they turn from green to yellow, and are then dried. Because of the extremely toxic nature of this herb, it is seldom employed nowadays. Use with extreme caution and only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. See also the notes above on toxicity. A homeopathic remedy is prepared from a tincture of the fresh plant, harvested when in flower. It is used for treating complaints such as dizziness, coughs, insomnia, exhaustion, arteriosclerosis and prostate problems.

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Herbal plants for sale-Availability

Hazelnut
It is a good remedy for swollen legs with varicose veins, and venous insufficiency. Hazelnuts contain fats and proteins of a high nutritive value, and mildly increase blood pressure,thus they are especially recommended for people  suffering from hypotension.

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Burdock seeds
This is a very special late variety that is known for flavor and length. Grown in traditional Kashmiris burdock boxes, this root is known to reach 2-3 feet! With a thin outer skin and crisp flesh, it cooks beautifully and is a must for many wild  dishes. The winter-hardy first year root can be dug late in the fall and even into winter for cooking.

More than 90% of burdock are descendants of this variety.

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Lycium ruthenicum- Black Goji berry 
Also commonly known as black fruit wolfberry,  goji nero, siyah goji, kaokee, თეთრეკალა, (Tibetan name) “next to Mary”, is a species  of flowering plant in the nightshade family  which can be found in Central Asia, southern  part of Russia, throughout Northwest China,  Kashmir, Afghanistan and  Pakistan.

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Chamomile German 
Matricaria recutita:  Beautiful, small flowers
make a relaxing tea with a sweet, fruity fragrance; medicinal.

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Sugar Baby Bush
An ideal plant for gardeners with limited space, the vines of sugar baby bush only reach 3-31/2 feet in length. This is an early producer, the juicy
and sweet little 12-pound fruit will be ready to
harvest in 75 to 80 days. Flesh is a deep scarlet;
skin is a dark green with no striping.

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Basil Kashmir Sweet
Kashmir’s Popular sweet, spicy basil that is essential in Thai cuisine. Very flavorful with a nice licorice taste. Amazing taste of  Kashmir Himalaya!

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Basil, Dark purple 
A beautiful and ornamental variety; deep purple. Italian

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Echinacea purpurea-Purple coneflower
A beautiful, purple wildflower and well-known medicinal herb with numerous uses. Excellent.

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Hyssop-Agastache rugosa
(Agastache rugosa) Perennial. More robust relative to Anise Hyssop, with similar flavor and overall appearance except that, at four feet tall, it is much larger. One of the 50 Fundamental Herbs in Chinese traditional medicine, this plant has been
studied in recent times for antibacterial properties. Makes a wonderful base for herbal tea blends and a definitive statement in the garden!

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LEMON BALM-Melissa officinalis
(Melissa officinalis) Deliciously lemon-flavored; great in tea. A vigorous,
hardy plant. An old cottage garden favorite!

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MARSHMALLOW-Althaea officinalis
(Althaea officinalis) African native. The original source of an Egyptian
confection that evolved into today’s marshmallows. The roots
and velvety leaves have been eaten as a vegetable for centuries,
often fried with onion and garlic. 3-4 foot stems of 1-2 inch, whiteto-pink
flowers are reminiscent of hollyhocks, to which this plant
is related. The plant is also renowned in various folk cultures for its
medicinal properties.

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Origanum vulgare
This is a beautiful and delicious Italian flavoring herb. Also medicinal. Great for
Italian and Greek cooking.

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PARSLEY, GIANT OF Himalaya
A very large Italian strain of parsley with great flavor. Perfect for sauces.

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ROSEMARY, ROSY 
(Rosmarina officinalis) Tender perennial to 30 inches. The plant has been used for centuries both medicinally and in the kitchen. Small evergreen
shrub is covered with needle-like aromatic leaves and a myriad of tiny pink or blue flowers in summer.

Perennial in mild winter climates; elsewhere, grow in containers for overwintering indoors.

The dark green leaves may be used fresh or dried. Flowers are beloved by bees. We offer select seed that is easier to start, but it still can be somewhat
challenging. The plants are lovely and can live foryears with proper care.

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SAFFLOWER
Annual. Creamy ivory, lemon yellow and bright saffron orange thistle-like flowers a top prickly plants. Individual blooms are small but produced in great numbers, from midsummer on. Earlier blooming than many safflowers. Safflowers are a source of healthful oilseed, which the birds like as well. Also is useful as a dye plant. Widely grown in Europe, but gaining appreciation here. 30-inch plants are equally at home in the herb garden or the border.

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SAINT JOHN’S WORT
(Hypericum perforatum) This short-lived perennial is a well-investigated medicinal herb that traditionally has been used for wounds, general aches and pains, and is more famous in its use with mild depression and insomnia. This plant is well-suited for use in pollinator habitat restoration and erosion control. Grown from seed, it will create the strongest tap roots. Caution: can become invasive in some areas, though not easily in natural habitats, and can be toxic in large amounts to some livestock.

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SAGE-(Salvia officinalis)
Used in Europe and America to flavor many meats, stuffings, vinegars,
and more! Fragrant leaves are also used in potpourri. 20”- tall gray-green plants are quite attractive.

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STINGING NETTLE-Urtica dioica
Yes, it’s the very same plant that causes unwary hikers such discomfort! But drying or cooking eliminates the sting, and the attractive plants have
a long history of use in herbal medicine, as a medicinal shampoo and reputed to alleviate symptoms in cases of arthritis, enlarged prostate, and many
other complaints. Also used in salt-reduced diets. Young
shoots taste like spinach and are rich in vitamins and iron.
Nettle is one of the foundations of Biodynamic practices.

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Tansy-Tanacetum vulgare
Perennial, to 4 feet. Fern-like, aromatic leaves, with a fragrance reminiscent of
camphor and rosemary. Mature plants produce heads of attractive yellow button-like flowers, interesting when grown at the back of an herb border. Dried tansy has historically been used to repel insects like moths and ants; the plant also
yields a traditional green dye. Not recommended for culinary use.

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YARROW-Achillea millefolium
Perennial. Mix of blood red, cerise, cream, yellow and white. All the good traits
of yarrow, but in an irresistible blend of colors. The large flower clusters are in reality made up of scores of tiny daisies, last a long time and bloom until very
cold weather.

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Banafasha plant of Kashmir

Banafasha flower
Sweet violet has a long and proven history of folk use, especially in the treatment of cancer and whooping cough. It also contains salicylic acid, which is used to make aspirin. It is therefore effective in the treatment of headaches, migraine and insomnia. The whole plant is anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, and laxative. It is taken internally in the treatment of bronchitis, respiratory catarrh, coughs, asthma, and cancer of the breast, lungs or digestive tract. Externally, it is used to treat mouth and throat infections. The plant can either be used fresh, or harvested when it comes into flower and then be dried for later use. The flowers are demulcent and emollient. They are used in the treatment of biliousness and lung troubles.   

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