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The Benefits of Basil
Sweet basil! Who doesn’t want to eat tons of basil during the summer time? (Although we are getting so close to fall! I can taste the cinnamon and cloves!) Pesto is one of my favorite things to eat during the summer time! Besides being ridiculously delicious it has been used medicinally throughout human history. Herbalist Juliette de Bairacli wrote in her book that Basil has an affinity for men and it was fed to the princes of France. I thought this was interesting because I know from my aromatherapy classes with Herbalist Kathi Keville that in Italy if a couple got into a fight that the lady would leave out…
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Pause for Parsley
One of my first memories of Parsley is being in elementary school, reenacting the Passover meal (something we did every year). During the Passover meal we would dip the parsley in salt water – an incredibly symbolic, meaningful activity. Parsley has a very long, extensive history of being used throughout many cultures. Though today we often just think of it as a garnish for our meal. But in reality it is a highly nutritive herb that contains: Vitamin A, C, iron, calcium, magnesium, chlorophyll, and flavonoids. Historically it has been used to help with: Energetics/Emotional Usages The energy of parsley is truly amazing. It is incredibly helpful for people who…
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The Secret Life of Cardamom
I loooovee cardamom – I am currently drinking it as I write this (along with some other herbs) but I also love it in my oatmeal, chai, hot chocolate, cookies, and most recently I have been putting it on top of my homemade pudding! Cardamom is so wonderful. The footnote version of this herb is: if you have digestive issues, have a lot of mucus you need to expel, or want to spice up your love life, cardamom might be your new favorite spice and tea herb! But here is a little bit more info you might not know about cardamom. Fun Facts: Cardamom has been used extensively throughout history…