AloeVera the Miracle Plant
I rediscovered this plant this week -- it is awesome if not sweet.
At aloe-vera.org the site lists 10 reasons to use aloevera:
Dental Health and Hygiene
Provides Rapid Soothing
Aids
AloeVera Properties
The restorative, beautifying benefits of the AloeVeraplant have been known since early Egyptian.... This prevents wrinkles and creates a loveliness.
Healing and Soothing
AloeVera has powerful anti
Planting in somewhat shady areas
I am just beginning to plant things in pots, and have had some luck with things starting to grow... is that the area where I can keep my plants is somewhat shady. If I move them onto my patio, they're at the mercy
Being around plants is good for aging!
Recent research shows that patients with a view of trees left the hospital one day sooner than those who had a view of a brick wall.
Gardening is proven to lower blood pressure and create an ov ...
My Favourite Plant/Flower
My favourite plant/flower is the Hydrangea. I have a large one in the back yard and another in the front garden. The one in the front is supposed to be blue but I don't think the soil is acidic enough
Early Spring Planting
We're rounding the corner toward the last days of winter. What does that mean? That means spring is on the way! I decided to look for some information about what to do to get ready and found some he ...
Plant patrol: Poison ivy, oak and sumac
that can last for up to two weeks. These pernicious plants thrive in summertime; in the Bay Area, poison oak seems to be the biggest threat. Sometimes it’s hard to spot these plants on a hike or mountain
Making Herbal Healing Bundles
and healing. I believe anyone can
receive the blessings of the Plant Nation by working with them in this very... desire to truly heal at the level that would make it permanent. I find that the Plants respond well
Get Well Soon: Herbal Healing A-D
. The following are some common herbs with healing properties for various bodily systems:
-----Astragalus: the root of this plant contains substances that help strengthen the immune system, as well as anti-cancer
Get Well Soon: Herbal Healing E-G
Echinacea: This plant is an immune booster used for colds, flu, infections, and slow-healingwounds.
Garlic: Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, prevents clots, and improves cardiovascular
