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To: <herbinfo-digest@bolis.com>

Subject: HerbInfo: Angelica archangelica and Withiana somnifera

From: poindexter@sprynet.com

Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 07:50:52 -0700

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Hello,

I tried posting to the list earlier and it was returned . I'm hoping that

this time I found the problem (address to herbinfo-digest@bolis.com and not

as listed in the digest #1 & 2  herbino-digest@bolis.com). 

Anyway, I have some angelica archangelica and would like to know what

others have used it for?  Also since I let it go to seed , as soon as the

seed is ready, I'll have some avalible.  If you'd like some seed just send

your snail mail address to my email.

I love to grow herbs, and am always interested in different ones. I just

bought a new one ( to me), Withiana somnifera- Ashwaganda. I know that it

is an Indian herb , does anyone have more information on it? 

I am going to try making my own tinctures this year as some of my herbs are

getting matured. If anyone has any tips to pass along please, I'll take all

the help I can get!!

Good Gardening & Herbs to you all!

josi

poindexter@sprynet.com





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Re: Angelica archangelica

From: Thegarrys@aol.com

Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 00:57:45 -0400 (EDT)

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In a message dated 97-06-02 03:28:52 EDT, you write:



<< Anyway, I have some angelica archangelica and would like to know what

 others have used it for?  >>



Hi Josie,

I just put together a list of uses for angelica, so your question popped out

at me and I had to answer. :)

Young stems of angelica may be cut and prepared like asparagus.

The leaves, fresh or dried may be added to soups or stews.

Harvest leaves anytime, stems should be clipped in June or early July, and

the root should be dug up in the autumn of the plants first year.

The juniper tasting seeds can be substituted for real juniper berries in

cooking.

The dried root is also used in sachets.



Candied angelica stems  from Henriette's Herbal Homepage

Cut the shoots into strips about 6" long and 1/2" wide, and remove untidy

bits. Blanch them (i.e. bring them to the boil and throw away the water).

Then candy them, using gradually increasing strengths of sugar syrup. When

they are done, dry them and keep them, but don't throw away the syrup; it

keeps for at least a year in the refrigerator and for a long time just in a

jar.



I would be interested in any other uses that the list comes up with.

Hope that this helps.



Regards,

Barb Birkinbine

Oak Camp Co.

The garrys@aol.com





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Re: HerbInfo V97 #2  Herbal Uses

From: st <jtst@bsl1.bslnet.com>

Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 19:55:31 -0700 (MST)

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> From: DomMana@aol.com



> My interests are mainly in the uses and growing techniques for common and

> culinary herbs. Specifically, I would be interested in any non-culinary uses

> for common herbs such as catnip, thyme, sage, parsley, mint, lemon balm,

> oregano, basil... the usual kitchen garden stuff. This is only my second year

> growing them by my kitchen door, and I can't use everything I harvest!! What

> else can I do with them?



Hi all!



I'm answering an older msg.  I will be drying my herbs and hanging them in my

shed. I plan to use some lavender for making sachets to put into drawers and

closets.  Also, dream pillows can be made from herbs; also teas, essential

oils for candles, and simmering as a room deodorizer.  Salad dressings;  and

bath salts can be made:  epsom salts, sea salt and dried herbs (I've used

pine needles from a nearby forest and dried and grinded them).  Many cute

gifts can be made, and I give sheaves of the herbs to outdoor birds and also

my exotic parrots.  Potpourri is great when made from herbs; and I plan 

on making hair rinses and natural skin care products.  The list is 

endless!  :)



Hope this helps.



Zehra







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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: New to the Group

From: Kathryn & George Neff <kgneff@swtexas.net>

Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 22:22:17 -0500

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Hello Everyone!

My name is Kathy Neff, I live in the hill country of Texas, about 100

miles west of San Antonio and 45miles north.  I have a small herd of

nubian dairy goats, and 18 laying hens.  I have a garden area that I

have fenced 7ft high to keep out deers and goats.  It is a small garden

area 150ft x 65ft. I have 14 dwarft fruit trees, some grape vines,

raspberries all in their second year.  I have built a small greenhouse

and potting table in the garden area.  



My main interest besides my sweet goats is herbal medicine.  I have

studies herbal medicine for the past eight years, and now that I have

settled down to live in one place and can have a garden, I want to grow

medicinal herbs.  Also, I am very interested in using herbs for animals

and was wondering if anyone had a good resource for herbs used in this

way. Or even better, does anyone have some direct experience that they

would like to share with me.  Also, while I have many books on herbs and

have taken some courses on herbal medicine, I would be interested in

sharing any direct experience of herbs that you have found really work

for healing the human condition.  I am starting to grow a few herbs, but

am having to work by trial and error as to how to dry them best so that

they do not lose their color, etc.  Any advice would be helpful. 



Thank you for your time, and I am so happy to be a part of this herbal

list.  If I may be of help to any of you, please don't hesitate to ask.



Kathy Neff





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Herbal Sheaves

From: Kathryn & George Neff <kgneff@swtexas.net>

Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 22:58:07 -0500

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Dear Zehra:

I tried to post this message to you privately as I was not sure the herb

group would want me to post to the list. It was returned as incorrect. 

With the print on my computer I could not determine if your e-mail read

jtst@bsll.bslnet.com or jtst@bsl1(number 1).bslnet.com.



My message was:

I am new to the list and just posted an introduction.  Your post was the

first mail I received from the herinfo list.  I found your ideas very

interesting and wanted to ask a few questions.



First, about grinding herbs.  I am growing a few as I am just getting

started and was wondering about grinding up herbs.  I don't know what is

the best kind of grindeer to use.  Some of my kitchen items do not work

very well for grinding the herb to a consistent texture, or for grinding

up very much.  I thought perhaps you could advise about this.



Second, I have many wild birds that I feed and find that sheaves of

herbs might be wonderful.  What kind of herbs do birds like and do you

just tie them in a bundle and hang in a tree?



Thirdly, I like the idea of a dream pillow, what herbs would you use

besides Hops, howmuch, and what size is the pillow?  How loong will the

herbs last in the pillow?



Hope to hear from you soon!

Kathy Neff





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Herbal Sheaves

From: DomMana@aol.com

Date: Sat, 7 Jun 1997 14:10:09 -0400 (EDT)

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In a message dated 97-06-07 11:55:18 EDT, kgneff@swtexas.net (Kathryn &

George Neff) writes:



<< I tried to post this message to you privately as I was not sure the herb

 group would want me to post to the list. >>

Kathy,

I'm glad you posted to the list, after all, because I am also very new, and

haven't the foggiest idea how to go about the care and preparation of herbs.

I'm sort of learning by doing. I dried some last year, and did OK, but I'm

sure I didn't use *proper* methods. I'm very interested in the responses to

your questions!

~~Anne

dommana@aol.com





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Posting to the HerbInfo List

From: Sam Brooks <sbrooks@earthlink.net>

Date: Sat, 7 Jun 1997 12:31:51 -0700 (PDT)

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Kathy wrote:



<*SNIP* I was not sure the herb group would want me to post to the list.



Anne wrote:



>Kathy,

>I'm glad you posted to the list, after all, because I am also very new, and

>haven't the foggiest idea how to go about the care and preparation of herbs.

>*SNIP*



To Kathy, Anne & Fellow List Members;



Please, please, do not be afraid to post to the list.  This is the idea behind

the HerbInfo List.  To share knowledge, questions and "pick each other's brains"

in a friendly way.



If it's a personal thing, then, by all means, e-mail privately.



If not, feel free to share it with the list members.



The door is always open, the coffee (er, uh) herbal tea is always on.

Come on in and pull up a chair.



And thanks for joining us.



Sam Brooks

HerbInfo List

sbrooks@earthlink.net

BTW-you can post a message to all list members by sending an e-mail

    to;    herbinfo@bolis.com







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To: <HerbInfo@bolis.com>

Subject: HerbInfo: Trial Yarrow Draft

From: Allan Moult <summerhill@tassie.net.au>

Date: Sun, 8 Jun 97 14:09:30 +1000

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Here we go. Use this as a base. Make changes and email back to the list. 

I will take on the task of compiling all the changes into the final 

version for group approval.



Cheers



Allan



________________________



YARROW



Achillea millefolium



Family: Compositae



SYNONYM: Milfoil



PART USED: The herb



DESCRIPTION



A downy, aromatic, unbranched perennial reaching a height of 30-60cm / 

1-2 feet. The dark green alternate leaves are pinnate and feathery in 

appearance. The flowers, white cymes, appear in flat umbel-like clusters 

June-November (northern hemisphere). Commercial growers are producing 

yarrows with red, orange and pink flowers. They appear to be less 

vigorous or invasive.



HABITAT



Yarrow is extremely common on all types of grassland throughout Europe. 

It is naturalised in North America. It has the potential to become 

invasive if not lifted and separated regularly.



CULTIVATION



All varieties can be propagated from seed or root division in spring, 

preferably in a sunny, welldrained position, especially in grass. For 

ongoing blooms keep deadheading.



HARVESTING



Collect the whole herb during the flowering season in sunny weather. Dry 

it either in bunches or in thin, well-ventilated layers in the shade. 

Alternatively, dry the herb using artificial heat not exceeding 32 C/ 90 

F.



The dried herb has a faint aromatic odour and an insipid but slightly 

peppery taste.



USES



Garden:

It makes a magnificent compost activator. 



Medicinal:

Historically well known as a wound herb. Use the bruised leaves as a 

poultice directly on the wound. Soak leaves in water for 24 hours and use 

decoction for chapped skin and rashes. Can also be used as a mouthwash.



WARNINGS



Always take in moderation. Excess use can cause skin irritation. Should 

not be taken by pregnant women.





PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS:



I use yarrow to keep our composting toilets up to scratch. I also add 

comfrey, tansy, chamomile and valerian in small quantities. No odour or 

insect problems. (Allan Moult 6/97)



NB: please add you own further notes here. Any observation or use of the 

herb will be valid. Good anecdotes too! 





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Trial Yarrow Draft

From: cgileadi@itsnet.com (Cathy Gileadi)

Date: Sun, 08 Jun 1997 11:25:00 -0700

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Allan,



Good work.



Yarrow is also a superb diaphoretic.  When someone has a fever, put them

into a (ginger if wanted) bath and give them lots of yarrow tea, lightly

sweetened, cups and cups.  They'll sweat wonderfully, which is good for

eliminating the toxins and pathogens.  Afterwards, have them sponge off with

a cool cloth, put on clean cotton clothing and go to sleep.  This will often

shorten an illness dramatically.



Thanks and good luck.



Cathy Gileadi

Editing Etc.

cgileadi@itsnet.com

                                 







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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Trial Yarrow Draft

From: Lory2x2@aol.com

Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 21:26:16 -0400 (EDT)

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In a message dated 97-06-08 01:08:41 EDT, you write:



> PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS:

>  

>  I use yarrow to keep our composting toilets up to scratch. I also add 

>  comfrey, tansy, chamomile and valerian in small quantities. No odour or 

>  insect problems. (Allan Moult 6/97)



My son uses the fresh leaves to stop a nosebleed and I made a salve with

dried herb  to help with bleeding hemorroids.  (Lory Ann Smith 6/97)





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Trial Yarrow Draft

From: Loren & Susan Bacon <bacons4@traveller.com>

Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997 09:00:15 -0500

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> > PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS:



We have used yarrow for infections of the bladder (cystitis),

 my daughter is very susceptible to them.  If we make her a tea

 with yarrow and some mint for flavoring this seems to solve 

the problem before it gets worse.



This is also suggested in the book The Holistic Herbal by

David Hoffman, and we find that it really works.  

Sue Bacon  6/97





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Trial Yarrow Draft

From: Jan Schmidt <jans@RNET.COM>

Date: Tue, 10 Jun 97 12:09:08 PDT

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Susan,

  Would like to  know if you use dried yarrow leave?? The flowers 

do not have same properties do they? Also would it be ok to use 

fern leaf yarrow?

   The addition of parsely as a very mild diruetic may be helpful. 

Your opinion?

TIA,

Jan

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Where there is Life there is Hope.

Where there is Dirt there is Soap"

All things are possible for those who love the Lord!

Auntie Jan's Herbs & Botanicals

JANS@RNET.COM

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~









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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Trial Yarrow Draft

From: Loren & Susan Bacon <bacons4@traveller.com>

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 08:28:05 -0500

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Jan Schmidt wrote:

> 

> Susan,

>   Would like to  know if you use dried yarrow leave?? The flowers

> do not have same properties do they? Also would it be ok to use

> fern leaf yarrow?

>    The addition of parsely as a very mild diruetic may be helpful.

> Your opinion?

> TIA,

> Jan



Sue>>> We now have lots of yarrow to work with and I plan to harvest it

this

year when it blooms, the sources I have says to harvest all the aerial

parts

when it is flowering. 



Up till now I have just bought the dried herb so I don't kow whether the

flowers

were in there or not?



Parsley might be a nice addition, haven't tried that, and would be fine

to use 

if you are not

pregnant, most of my herb sources say not to use parsley medicinally

when pregnant

since it might stimulate the womb because parsley is also used for to

stimulate the menstrual process.  But luckily my daughter is only 12 so

shouldn't

be a problem with that yet!!!   :0



But sometimes we have added dandelion root to

the mixture.  It is a great diuretic because it is suppose to contain

potassium

that usually gets washed out of the body with most other diuretics. 

Sue Bacon 

>





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Trial Yarrow Draft

From: HeK@hetta.pp.fi (Henriette Kress)

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 19:10:01 GMT

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On Thu, 12 Jun 1997 08:28:05 -0500, Loren & Susan Bacon <bacons4@traveller.com>

wrote to HerbInfo@bolis.com:



>We now have lots of yarrow to work with and I plan to harvest it

>this year when it blooms, the sources I have says to harvest all the aerial

>parts when it is flowering. 

>

>Up till now I have just bought the dried herb so I don't know whether the

>flowers were in there or not?



Easy to tell - are there white spots in all that green? Looking like very small

pitchers? Then there's flowers in there, too.

Actually flowers are the main medicinally used part of yarrow, the rest comes

just on the side.

How to harvest: take a knife or you'll uproot the thing. These stems are tough.

And either cut it just below the flower and dry that in your dehydrator, or cut

10 cm above ground, (or just below the first green stemleaf), and dry in bundles

in a dark dry place.



Henriette



--

Henriette Kress             HeK@hetta.pp.fi            Helsinki, Finland

http://sunsite.unc.edu/herbmed FTP: sunsite.unc.edu or sunsite.sut.ac.jp

      /pub/academic/medicine/alternative-healthcare/herbal-medicine/

Medicinal and Culinary herbFAQs, plant pictures, neat stuff, archives...





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Trial Yarrow Draft

From: Kathryn & George Neff <kgneff@swtexas.net>

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 18:09:55 -0500

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Personal Experience With Yarrow.



Eight years ago, I had a severe stroke - not a blood clot, but a nerve

clamping down on a vessel causing bleeding on the left side of the brain

and paralized right side, global ammnesia(sp?)etc.---This was caused

from breathing paint cleaner fumes in an unventilated room--I was an

Artist working on several commissions) after recovery and therapy, I

walked away with 30 percent of my right side working. Six months later I

traveled to remote sites in the mid-East with my husband's work, and

began to have several more strokes.  We discovered that I was having

problems with gasoline fumes, exhaust fumes, bleach,etc.-----but I have

several strokes before we found out other fumes would cause these same

problems. To make a long story short---the vessels bursted several times

and I was in trouble.  I found that "beloved Yarrow" could stop some of

the extent of damage during a stroke.  Yarrow stops bleeding even in

small vessels.  It has saved my life. I used Yarrow on many occassions

to help me.  Happy Ending to Story-- My husband retired, and we now live

on a ranch surrounded by mountains in the Hill Country of Texas, there

is fresh air, a river running past my house,-no colorinated water--150

miles to the nearest Mall.  I have been here 2 1/2 years and have not

had one stroke.  Yarrow stopped the bleeding and strengthened the

vessels.



Second Experience:  My son, 39 yrs old, cut the palm of his hand very

deeply late at night.  He was bleeding severely.  Since I was visiting,

I carried Yarrow capsules for emergencies with strokes, --I broke open

several Yarrow capsules and poured the yarrow directly into the cut. 

The bleeding stopped immediately.  He hand healed remarkably well.



Third Experience:  Yarrow tea for colds.  The first onset of a cold,

brew three teaspoons of yarrow (flower) in a pint canning jar. Pour

boiling water over the yarrow and seal.  Let steep for at least 20

minutes.  Drink very warm, and take a nap.  If you take this tea at the

first on-set of a cold, probably only one cup will be necessary.  



There is a contraindicative about Yarrow:  Do not take if you have high

blood pressure.  Yarrow elevates the blood pressure then lowers it or

balances it.  But if your blood pressure is high you will not want this

particular action of Yarrow. 





That is about it folks, I am so sorry to be so long with this

explanation about Yarrow, but I feel that I have experienced something

awesome about the herb Yarrow and believe that Yarrow could help certain

stroke patients and others with bleeding problems.  There are some other

herbs that I also used for muscle loss and nerve and tissue problems.  I

will remark about those herbs as they come up on the list. 



I have graduated from the Herbal School of Medicine in London,

England,six years ago, and in my course material there is technical

information about the chemical analysis of Yarrow and also all of the

many things that Yarrow can do and why.  I will post this to the list

in as brief a form as possible if you want this information.



Thank You,

Kathy Neff





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Trial Yarrow Draft

From: Jan Schmidt <jans@RNET.COM>

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 97 18:21:07 PDT

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Kathy,



I would like any info you 

can give me.  I have 

yarrow growing wildly.  

The most abundantly is 

pink fern leaf yarrow.  

Does this have the same 

medicinial qualities as the 

others?



Thanks,

Jan Schmidt

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Where there is Life there is Hope.

Where there is Dirt there is Soap"

All things are possible for those who love the Lord!

Auntie Jan's Herbs & Botanicals

JANS@RNET.COM

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~









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To: <HerbInfo@bolis.com>

Subject: HerbInfo: Hi, my name is Allan...[long]

From: Allan Moult <summerhill@tassie.net.au>

Date: Sun, 8 Jun 97 14:09:37 +1000

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Greetings to all



An introduction. My name is Allan Moult and I share a 14 acre waterfront 

property called Summerhill Farm with my partner Libby and our extended 

family of seven children. Being in the southern hemisphere we're lucky 

that the land faces north as we, and the herbs, get sun all day.



Geographically, we're in the south east corner of the island state of 

Tasmania, south of Australia (just six minutes away from Port Arthur). 

The next stop south is Antarctica, but we enjoy a fairly placid climate 

except for the odd winter gale.



I make a living editing a national gardening magazine from my 'electronic 

cottage' and from my writing and photography. I also write two monthly 

columns - one on herbs, and another on 'plant profiles'.



We are in the process of establishing an outdoor 'living herb studio' for 

photographic purposes. It does get difficult to photograph herbs at their 

optimum when you've got to travel halfway across the state to find them 

sometimes. By our spring (come September) we hope to have nearly 300 

different herbs in place.



We use heaps for culinary and medicinal purposes and espcially use a lot 

of aloe vera for minor wounds and burns (with four boys under 12 it is 

understandable).



Currently I am working on a new book called 'The Herbal Year' which is 

basically a 'journal of discovery' and I find myself increasingly 

frustrated in my research, which often does not bear out my own personal 

observation - perticularly in the areas of basic descriptions, growth 

habits and flowering times.



Too many books on herbs appear to have simply 'borrowed' so-called 

'facts' from previous publications and many incorrect observations float 

through the literature. It can be as simple as the statement in one 

volume of record that a houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum), for example, 

has reddish-purple flowers (and no mention of other possibilities), while 

my slide library shows many yellow-orange ones. 



I have other examples but will save them for future postings.



__________



Now for the list itself. 



First of all congratulations to Sam Brooks for finding the time and 

energy to get Herbinfo underway.



Obviously it will evolve over time as all participants broadcast their 

contributions.



My personal hope is that beside a medium of communication and sharing, it 

becomes a list of record, preferably from first hand observation.



One idea I have is to select a herb regularly (perhaps even fortnightly) 

and then invite everyone to dig deep and research and observe and 

contribute to a final document that will form the basis of a FAQ file. 

Other herb lists have FAQs but I find the basic information often scant 

or unreliable.



With this in mind I have posted a Yarrow skeleton. This choice is 

arbitary. In  books it is listed first in A-Z listings under Achillea 

millefolium or last as plain old yarrow!



Over to you!



Allan















____________________________________________



Allan Moult

summerhill@tassie.net.au

Herb columnist, Gardening Australia magazine

Herb photographer and herb collector







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To: aromatherapy@idma.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Hi, my name is Allan...[long]

From: TRAITEUSSE@aol.com

Date: Sun, 8 Jun 1997 09:12:45 -0400 (EDT)

--------

In a message dated 97-06-08 01:09:05 EDT, you write:



<< With this in mind I have posted a Yarrow skeleton. This choice is 

 arbitary. In  books it is listed first in A-Z listings under Achillea 

 millefolium or last as plain old yarrow!

 

 Over to you!

 

 Allan >>



Tasmania, acres of land on the water, herbal interests-wow, would you like to

adopt me?  I'm only 58.  :-)



I like your concept, the idea of creating an on-line book of herbs is great.

 It is so difficult to get first-hand info.  However, I would add that they

have to state their source with all appropriate info. as in any professional

bibliography, or to state clearly when and where their observations were

made, with proper personal identification.



Then there is the problem of editing.  Whose posts do you leave in and whose

do you leave out.  I see problems arising for the editor.  Who decides what

is valid and what is trash or misleading?  Who will check the chemistry, or

other professional material?



I am writing a herb book myself, and felt uneasy about accepting info. from

unknown sources.



Traiteusse@aol.com







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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Re: HerbInfo V97 #9 & Licorice Root Tea?

From: st <jtst@bsl1.bslnet.com>

Date: Sun, 8 Jun 1997 15:06:17 -0700 (MST)

--------



 Kathryn & George Neff <kgneff@swtexas.net> wrote:

> Subject: HerbInfo: Herbal Sheaves



Hi Kathy!



RE:  Grinders



My herbalist friend swears by a Braun coffee bean grinder to grind his 

herbs.  I use a food chopper, but others have used an old-fashioned 

mortar and pestle.  I guess trial and error is the best method.



> Second, I have many wild birds that I feed and find that sheaves of

> herbs might be wonderful.  What kind of herbs do birds like and 



do you > just tie them in a bundle and hang in a tree? 



No, the area I use is covered with gravel, so I simply toss whatever 

leftover herbs I have onto that.  I supposed tying them in a bundle onto 

a branch would work too.



> Thirdly, I like the idea of a dream pillow, what herbs would you use

> besides Hops, howmuch, and what size is the pillow?  How loong will the

> herbs last in the pillow?



I've learned this from an herb class.  I would strongly suggest you sew an

*inner* pillowcase as the herbs might poke through the fabric.  Lavender is

highly recommended for insomnia.  If you use whole herb leaves, I've heard

that six months is considered normal for the potentcy.  Also, lavender oil

placed on cotton balls and wiped across one's wrists or temples is known to

promote good sleeping habits.  It certainly beats taking sleep medication! 

:)



THANX, Allan, for your helpful post on *Yarrow.*  I just printed it out 

for my files.  :)  So far I have one lone plant that is about to flower.



Question:

Has anyone ever grown Licorice Root for tea?  I recently purchased some 

from a health food store, and it's a bit pricey.  Since it's grown in 

Asia and central Europe, I would imagine a green house is required for 

my S.Western climate.  I live in Arizona.  I might like to attempt it, 

unless if it's an 80 foot tree!  <g>



I'm really enjoying this herb list.  I've passed on the subscribing info. 

to a few of my herbal friends.  :)



Zehra



 











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To: "Herbinfo" <HerbInfo@bolis.com>

Subject: HerbInfo: Re: sources

From: Allan Moult <summerhill@tassie.net.au>

Date: Mon, 9 Jun 97 14:53:25 +1000

--------

On 6/8/97 11:12 PM TRAITEUSSE@aol.com wrote: 



>I like your concept, the idea of creating an on-line book of herbs is great.

> It is so difficult to get first-hand info.  However, I would add that they

>have to state their source with all appropriate info. as in any professional

>bibliography, or to state clearly when and where their observations were

>made, with proper personal identification.

>

>Then there is the problem of editing.  Whose posts do you leave in and whose

>do you leave out.  I see problems arising for the editor.  Who decides what

>is valid and what is trash or misleading?  Who will check the chemistry, or

>other professional material?

>

>I am writing a herb book myself, and felt uneasy about accepting info. from

>unknown sources.



I agree that all contirbutions should be sourced, and I feel that if the 

database of information is freely accessible, it can become a living 

document that can be altered to fit the accuracy of new information or 

corrections. As far as being a source for projects such as a book, I 

think it would help the author by pointing them to the raw sources for 

them to follow through.



What I am trying to get us to do on this list is to create a basic 

skeleton of information such as the yarrow listing and then flesh it out 

with personal observation and knowledge which could add to the pool of 

knowledge.



And I suggest anyone submitting material do in the following format to 

make it easier to compile.



Name of herb

Personal observation (about any aspect - culinary, medicinal, 

propagations, etc)

And/or Book extract (Title, author, ISBN, page number/s)

Name

email address



It is early days, lets try it with yarrow first and see how it develops. 

Hopefully we will get experts in various disciplines subscribing who 

could help. 





regards



Allan Moult







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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Re: sources

From: HeK@hetta.pp.fi (Henriette Kress)

Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 17:31:20 GMT

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Name of herb: Achillea millefolium, Yarrow, siankrsm (fin), rlleka (swe),

Schafgarbe (de) (me? showing off? where?)

Personal observation: Fresh leaves are good on cheese sandwiches - especially if

you're taking a break weeding your plot, sitting down with dirty fingers and

looking at the antics of birds nearby. 

(The same goes for Taraxacum flowers, Ribes nigrum leaves, Viola flowers, chives

flowers, chives, and Alchemilla flowers, off the top of my head).

Name: Henriette Kress, hek@hetta.pp.fi



Name of herb: Taraxacum officinale, dandelion, voikukka (fin), maskros (swe),

Lwenzahn (de), pis-en-lit (fr)

Personal observation: A fresh flower tincture (include greens, please) has a

nice taste of the bitters, and a nice aftertaste of the sweet flowers (or was it

the other way around?). Anyway, I had this -big- lot of flowers, fresh, and

didn't want to start messing around making syrups, so I poured alcohol over it

(50%) and let it stand around for a while. I'd be interested if anyone else has

made this, and what their experience was using it - I'll use it just like I use

dried dandelion roots.

Name: Henriette Kress, hek@hetta.pp.fi



Henriette



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To: herbinfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Weekly Statistics for HerbInfo List

From: Sam Brooks <sbrooks@earthlink.net>

Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 12:24:29 -0700 (PDT)

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Hi List Members;



Every Sunday, Majordomo compiles a statistics list showing the number of

zubscribers and their origin.  Just thought you might like to see how many

you and how far you have spread out.

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Summary for herbinfo taken on Sun Jun  8 00:07:26 1997

18	com	(USA)

12	net	(USA)

4	ca	(Canada)

2	org	(USA)

1	au	(Australia)

1	edu	(USA)

1	fi	(Finland)

1	it	(Italy)

herbinfo: 33 US zubscribers from 4 groups

herbinfo: 7 international zubscribers from 4 countries

herbinfo: 40 zubscribers in all





Summary for herbinfo-digest taken on Sun Jun  8 00:07:26 1997

11	com	(USA)

3	net	(USA)

2	edu	(USA)

1	ca	(Canada)

herbinfo-digest: 16 US zubscribers from 3 groups

herbinfo-digest: 1 international zubscribers from 1 countries

herbinfo-digest: 17 zubscribers in all



Not too bad for being on-line for just a short period of time.



Sam Brooks

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To: herbinfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)

From: Sam Brooks <sbrooks@earthlink.net>

Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 13:37:46 -0700 (PDT)

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Hi List-



For a number of years have wrestled with the problem of IBS.



Apparently, inherited from my Mother.



Folic Acid helps considerably.  400 mg daily.



However, as I age(ahem), seems to be more chronic.



Any herbal style suggestions out there.



TIA



Sam

HerbInfo List







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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)

From: Lory2x2@aol.com

Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 21:53:58 -0400 (EDT)

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Hi Sam,

   My son has IBS - was getting at least one episode per week. We started

giving him Slippery Elm powder when his stomach hurt. 1st time it lasted a

month w/o stomaches, now it's been 3 or 4. We use it for all stomache upsets

for all 4 of us now. It's ghastly to get down (Jared loves it, but calls it

"frog jelly") and we've gotten creative in what to mix it with, but it works!

   Lory



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To: "Herbinfo" <HerbInfo@bolis.com>

Subject: HerbInfo: Yarrow draft UPDATE

From: Allan Moult <summerhill@tassie.net.au>

Date: Fri, 13 Jun 97 09:42:25 +1000

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Greetings all



Herewith a progress report on the 'Yarrow draft' - as you can see it has been expanded by some excellent additional information. Thanks Henriette for the AKAs from Scandanavia. The personal observations are just what is needed. Keep them coming. If you extract something from a book, please include title, author, publisher and ISDN if possible. Thanks.



To list newcomers:

This is part of an attempt to create a database 'library' of herbs for a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the list. All contributions are welcome in the following format.

We've started with yarrow and will gradually expand the listings. 





Herb name

Onservations

Your name

your email address



Many thanks



Allan





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YARROW



Achillea millefolium



Family: Compositae



ALSO KNOWN AS: Carpenter's Weed, Devil's Nettle, Millefoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Woundwort, Nosebleed, Noble Yarrow, Milfoil, siankrsm (Finland), rlleka (Sweden),

Schafgarbe (Denmark)



PART USED: The herb



DESCRIPTION



A downy, aromatic, unbranched perennial reaching a height of 30-60cm / 

1-2 feet. The dark green alternate leaves are pinnate and feathery in 

appearance. The flowers, white cymes, appear in flat umbel-like clusters 

June-November (northern hemisphere). Commercial growers are producing 

yarrows with red, orange and pink flowers. They appear to be less 

vigorous or invasive.



HABITAT



Yarrow is extremely common on all types of grassland throughout Europe. 

It is naturalised in North America. It has the potential to become 

invasive if not lifted and separated regularly.



CULTIVATION



All varieties can be propagated from seed or root division in spring, 

preferably in a sunny, welldrained position, especially in grass. For 

ongoing blooms keep deadheading.



HARVESTING



Collect the whole herb during the flowering season in sunny weather. Dry 

it either in bunches or in thin, well-ventilated layers in the shade. 

Alternatively, dry the herb using artificial heat not exceeding 32C / 90F.



The dried herb has a faint aromatic odour and an insipid but slightly 

peppery taste.



USES



Garden:

It makes a magnificent compost activator. 



Medicinal:

Historically well known as a wound herb. Use the bruised leaves as a 

poultice directly on the wound. Soak leaves in water for 24 hours and use 

decoction for chapped skin and rashes. Can also be used as a mouthwash.



WARNINGS



Always take in moderation. Excess use can cause skin irritation. Should 

not be taken by pregnant women.





PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS:



<<This is a living document. Please feel free to add your observations, sources, resources, anecdotes and post back to the list. Please include your name and email address.>>

---------------------



Yarrow is also a superb diaphoretic.  When someone has a fever, put them

into a (ginger if wanted) bath and give them lots of yarrow tea, lightly

sweetened, cups and cups.  They'll sweat wonderfully, which is good for

eliminating the toxins and pathogens.  Afterwards, have them sponge off with

a cool cloth, put on clean cotton clothing and go to sleep.  This will often

shorten an illness dramatically.



Cathy Gileadi 6/97

cgileadi@itsnet.com

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I use yarrow to keep our composting toilets up to scratch. I also add 

comfrey, tansy, chamomile and valerian in small quantities. No odour or 

insect problems. 



Allan Moult 6/97

summerhill@tassie.net.au

------------------------



Fresh leaves are good on cheese sandwiches - especially if you're taking a break weeding your plot, sitting down with dirty fingers and looking at the antics of birds nearby. 

(The same goes for Taraxacum flowers, Ribes nigrum leaves, Viola flowers, chives flowers, chives, and Alchemilla flowers, off the top of my head).



Henriette Kress 6/97

hek@hetta.pp.fi

---------------



My son uses the fresh leaves to stop a nosebleed and I made a salve with dried herb to help with bleeding hemorroids.  



Lory Ann Smith 6/97

Lory2x2@aol.com

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We have used yarrow for infections of the bladder (cystitis). My daughter is very susceptible to them. If we make her a tea with yarrow and some mint for flavoring this seems to solve the problem before it gets worse. This is also suggested in the book The Holistic Herbal by David Hoffman, and we find that it really works.  



Sue Bacon  6/97

bacons4@traveller.com

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Keep them coming.









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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Question about drying herbs

From: DomMana@aol.com

Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 09:21:44 -0400 (EDT)

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In a message dated 97-06-13 06:33:56 EDT, HeK@hetta.pp.fi (Henriette Kress)

writes:



<< or cut

 10 cm above ground, (or just below the first green stemleaf), and dry in

bundles

 in a dark dry place.

  >>

This is an elementary question, but must herbs be dried in the DARK? I just

hung some up last year in my kitchen, and they seemed to do OK. Should I put

them in the basement instead? Did I lose volatile oils or something by

keeping them in ambient light?

~~Anne

dommana@aol.com





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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: Re: HerbInfo: Question about drying herbs

From: HeK@hetta.pp.fi (Henriette Kress)

Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 16:58:16 GMT

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On Fri, 13 Jun 1997 09:21:44 -0400 (EDT), DomMana@aol.com wrote to

HerbInfo@bolis.com:



>This is an elementary question, but must herbs be dried in the DARK? I just

>hung some up last year in my kitchen, and they seemed to do OK. Should I put

>them in the basement instead? Did I lose volatile oils or something by

>keeping them in ambient light?



Generally, herbs which are dried in the dark keep their color better than herbs

dried in the sun. And you -are- aiming for something as near to live plant as

possible, when you dry them; so sunbleached herbs aren't too good (and most of

the essential oils in eg. thyme would take their leave in the sun - too hot, in

addition to too light).



Henriette



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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: HERBS: Liniment for Injuries 

From: st <jtst@bsl1.bslnet.com>

Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 18:10:45 -0700 (MST)

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Hello all!



Here's a remedy for injuries from another group.  I assume the rosemary 

is dried and ground first?



Hope no one has to use this but....



Zehra

------



Being a Martal Artist I am constantly injuring myself.



I have stumbled on a great liniment that assists in speeding up healing 

and tissue repair:



16 oz rubbing alcohol (base)



3-4 oz of dried cayenne pepper (stimulates blood flow to the area applied)



3-4 oz rosemary (muscle relaxant)



Mix ingredients.  Store in a warm place for 7 days.  Shake daily.  Strain and

apply to areas.  Be careful of areas with open skin and mucous membranes, 

due to the alcohol.









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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Injuries<Reply> 

From: Sam Brooks <sbrooks@earthlink.net>

Date: Wed, 18 Jun 1997 09:33:37 -0700 (PDT)

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At 06:10 PM 6/17/97 -0700, Zehra wrote:

>

>Hello all!

>

>Here's a remedy for injuries from another group.  I assume the rosemary 

>is dried and ground first?

>

>Hope no one has to use this but....<<SNIP>>



Hi,



Might want to consider using an oral intake of bromalein or papain

as well.  Help to rid the body of metabolic by-products of

tissue destruction.



Also--not exactly herbal.  However, it seems to work for me as well

as others who have tried it.  Pycogneol(spelling?).  Does wonders

for the various aches and pains.



Sam Brooks

HerbInfo List

sbrooks@earthlink.net







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To: HerbInfo@bolis.com

Subject: HerbInfo: Diabetes Problem

From: BLACKKAT <BLACKKAT@DeKalb.Net>

Date: Wed, 18 Jun 1997 13:28:05 -0500 (EST)

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Hello all,

My daughter Kris who has been diabetic for 25 years, recently started seeing

a therapist who is helping her with her eating disorder, low-self esteem, etc.  

This therapist wants to put Kris on the tranquilizer Zoloft to help her thru

the transitions of therapy, etc.



I'm not a fan of tranquilizers and neither is my daughter.  I've got two 

products here that I have used successfully on others.



I would like some input from other members - Can you see any problems 

with any of the herbs associated with these 2 formulas  (diabetes-wise).  Also

Kris suffers from Asthma but is not on any meds for asthma.  I really believe 

this is emotionally triggered asthma.



I'm just too close to this subject to be rational at times......but I hate

tranquilizers

for anything!  Any input will be greatly appreciated.



The 2 formulas I am considering are:



Liquid Kalm:

Kava Kava Root Extract

Passion Flower Herb Extract

Chamomile Flower Extract - she has asthma so could this be a problem?

Hops cone extract

Vit B6

Lemon Balm Leaf

oat Straw

marjoram Leaf

Cowslip Herb

Rosemary Leaf

Skullcap Herb

Honey and Brown Rice Syrup

natural Lemon and Ginger Flavor

Cashew Fruit and Passion Fruit Powder

Citric Acid



Lift The Spirits Herbal Advantage:

Extracts of fresh Kava Kava Root

St Johns Wort tops

Passion Flower herb

Ginkgo leaf

Kelp frond

Lavender flower

Oat seed

Lemon peel

woods grown American ginseng root



I would also like to try her on a Flower essence specifically matched to 

her symptoms.  She gets 'overwhelmed' very easily.



Thank you.



Sandi

BlackKat@Dekalb.Net

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