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Peppermint, Worth its Weight in Gold
I'm sipping peppermint tea this morning as I think back on the gardening season now ending.... Peppermint was one herb that thrived in the cool, wet Summer we had this year. I have an abundance preserved, both dried and as oil.… more »
10/30/09 12:09:25 pm , by sheri 
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Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) is indeed the plant that the original marshmallow confection was made from. The root and leaves contain a sweet, gummy mucilage that, when mixed with water, form a slick gel. It's used medicinally to coat the throat a… more »
04/03/09 10:30:48 am , by sheri , 314 views, Bodycare Ingredients, Living the Green Life,
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This time of year, ginger is top on my shopping list. I use the powder for cooking and for bodycare treats, but it's the fresh root that is my winter "must-have". A spicy, warming drink, tea made with fresh ginger root can help reduce congestion … more »
11/18/08 02:49:27 pm , by sheri , 207 views, Bodycare Ingredients, D.I.Y., Living the Green Life,
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