Hello. Welcome to a Green Faerie's Herbal, --- a place for green growing things and lively faeries. I'm writer and gardener Antoinette Beard... (The background of this blog is lemon balm, --- smells so lovely!!!).
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Saturday, June 29, 2019
Night-blooming Cereus, --- [How magical!!!]...
Regardless of genus or species, night-blooming cereus flowers are almost always white or very pale shades of other colors, often large, and frequently fragrant. Most of the flowers open after nightfall, and by dawn, most are in the process of wilting. Plants in the same geographical area tend to bloom on the same night. Also for healthy plants there can sometimes be as many as three separate blooming events spread out over the warmest months. The plants that bear such flowers can be tall, columnar, and sometimes extremely large and tree-like, but more frequently are thin-stemmed climbers. While some night-blooming cereus are grown indoors in homes or greenhouses in colder climates, most of these plants are too large or ungainly for this treatment, and are only found outdoors in tropical areas.
Cultivation and uses
The dried flowers of the night-blooming cereus (霸王花) are a common ingredient used in Cantonese slow-simmered soup (traditional Chinese: 老火湯; pinyin: lǎohuǒ tāng; Jyutping: lou5 fo2 tong1).[2] Some night-blooming cereus plants produce fruits which are large enough for people to consume.[3] These include some of the members of the genus Cereus, but most commonly the fruit of the Hylocereus. Hylocereus fruit have the advantage of lacking exterior spines, in contrast to the fruit of cacti such as the Selenicereus fruit, being brightly colored, and having a pleasant taste. Since the late 1990s, Hylocereus fruit have been commercially grown and sold in tropical locations like Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Hawaii.
Friday, June 28, 2019
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Friday, June 7, 2019
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Friday, April 12, 2019
Pick Those Unsprayed Dandelions And Have A Delicious Healthful Salad!!!...
Yes, I know... I know, little weeds from your lawn, but they're young and tender at this time of the year. They have a delicious, slightly bitter flavor---AND, are positively loaded with vitamin A & C. Just make sure if you pick them they aren't where they get sprayed with road dirt or chemicals.
Yep:
Get your basket and pick a whole bunch of dandelion leaves. Wash the leaves well, set them aside.
Fry some bacon until it's crisp. Crumbled it. Set it aside.
To the grease left in the frying pan add a cup of water and a little sugar, to taste. Turn up the heat to high. Stir until it starts to boil. To the boiling mixture add a half cup water into which you've stir and thoroughly mixed a couple teaspoons of flour. ( The flour and water mixture is to thicken the dressing for your dandelion salad. )
When the dressing mix is thickened add a little black pepper, if you wish. Take it off the stove and pour it immediately over bowls filled with the dandelion greens. Add the crumbled bacon on top...
Oh, yum!
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
My Thoughts About Gardening... :D
Saturday, April 6, 2019
5 Lovable Things About American Robins...
If you see an unhappy robin surprised by a chilly early Spring ice storm remember robins will eat meat canned dog or cat food. :D
Saturday, February 23, 2019
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Friday, January 25, 2019
Thyme Destroys Strep Throat & Flu Virus And Fights Respiratory Infections...
Thyme Destroys Strep Throat, Flu Virus, And Fights Respiratory Infections
Thyme originates from the Mediterranean basin and is a member of the mint family. It has a very powerful and rich, herbaceous aroma, and the name is derived from the Greek word 'thymos' which means 'to perfume.'
Depending on which location the plant was grown, various chemical components of the plant oil can be distilled. For starters, Linalool ct. Thymus Vulgaris is one of the best oils.
It is not harsh on the skin and can be freely used by children and the elderly. Other popular oils are thymus vulgaris ct. thujanol, thymus vulgaris c.t carvacrol, and thymus vulgaris ct. thymol.
According to Christine Ruggeri, CHHC:
"The oldest Egyptian medical text, called Ebers Papyrus, dates back to 1550 B.C., and it records the healing values of thyme.
The ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming, and the ancient Greeks used it in their baths and temples; they believed that it brought on feelings of courageousness.
In the European Middle Ages, thyme was placed beneath pillows to aid sleep and ward off nightmares; the herb was also laid on coffins during funerals because it was believed that it provided a safe passage to the next life."
Mrs. Ruggeri added:
"Because the thyme plant is grown in many environments, climates, and soils, there are over 300 varieties with different chemotypes.
Although they all look the same, the chemical composition is different along with the corresponding health benefits.
The chief constituents of thyme essential oil typically include alpha-thujone, alpha-pinene, camphene, beta-pinene, para-cymene, alpha-terpinene, linalool, borneol, beta-caryophyllene, thymol, and carvacrol."
Here are some of the properties of the most common thyme chemotypes, explained in an article published on The Truth About Cancer website:
Thymus vulgaris ct thymol – Between 60-70 percent thymol, this chemotype has strong antiseptic properties. It has a high level of antioxidants, with strong anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving benefits.
Thymus vulgaris ct linalool – One of the gentlest of thyme chemotypes, it commonly grows at high altitudes and has potent antifungal and anti-parasitic properties.
Thymus vulgaris ct carvacrol – Between 30-80 percent carvacrol (depending on when it is harvested), it also has potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain relieving) and antioxidant properties.
Thymus vulgaris ct 1,8 cineole – Is 80-90 percent cineole, with an interesting array of benefits. It is a good expectorant (phlegm releaser), diuretic (increases the expulsion of urine), and analgesic properties.
Thymus vulgaris ct thujanol – About 50 percent thujanol, this chemotype is known to support the immune system. It is found mainly in the wild, known commonly as Sweet Thyme.
Thyme oil has powerful antibacterial antifungal, antiviral, diuretic, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties, so it strengthens the immune system, destroys microbes, and supports the formation of white blood cells.
Thyme has a myriad of health benefits:
– It boosts blood circulation to accelerate healing, improves memory and concentration, and raises blood pressure.
– Its powerful antibacterial properties kill various bacteria, including staphylococcus, and purifies the air from Proteus, streptococcus, staphylococcus, and cryptococcal.
– It fights respiratory infections, coughs, colds, and the flu, bronchitis, sore throats, catarrh, asthma, and laryngitis.
– It is a powerful natural remedy in the case of psychological and physical weakness, as it revives the body and mind, so use it to treat chronic fatigue, depression, insomnia, and accelerate the recuperating after an illness.
– Thyme essential oil boosts the secretion of mucus and relieves dry coughs.
Furthermore, this amazing essential oil offers countless other medicinal properties, such as:
Depending on which location the plant was grown, various chemical components of the plant oil can be distilled. For starters, Linalool ct. Thymus Vulgaris is one of the best oils.
It is not harsh on the skin and can be freely used by children and the elderly. Other popular oils are thymus vulgaris ct. thujanol, thymus vulgaris c.t carvacrol, and thymus vulgaris ct. thymol.
According to Christine Ruggeri, CHHC:
"The oldest Egyptian medical text, called Ebers Papyrus, dates back to 1550 B.C., and it records the healing values of thyme.
The ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming, and the ancient Greeks used it in their baths and temples; they believed that it brought on feelings of courageousness.
In the European Middle Ages, thyme was placed beneath pillows to aid sleep and ward off nightmares; the herb was also laid on coffins during funerals because it was believed that it provided a safe passage to the next life."
Mrs. Ruggeri added:
"Because the thyme plant is grown in many environments, climates, and soils, there are over 300 varieties with different chemotypes.
Although they all look the same, the chemical composition is different along with the corresponding health benefits.
The chief constituents of thyme essential oil typically include alpha-thujone, alpha-pinene, camphene, beta-pinene, para-cymene, alpha-terpinene, linalool, borneol, beta-caryophyllene, thymol, and carvacrol."
Here are some of the properties of the most common thyme chemotypes, explained in an article published on The Truth About Cancer website:
Thymus vulgaris ct thymol – Between 60-70 percent thymol, this chemotype has strong antiseptic properties. It has a high level of antioxidants, with strong anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving benefits.
Thymus vulgaris ct linalool – One of the gentlest of thyme chemotypes, it commonly grows at high altitudes and has potent antifungal and anti-parasitic properties.
Thymus vulgaris ct carvacrol – Between 30-80 percent carvacrol (depending on when it is harvested), it also has potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain relieving) and antioxidant properties.
Thymus vulgaris ct 1,8 cineole – Is 80-90 percent cineole, with an interesting array of benefits. It is a good expectorant (phlegm releaser), diuretic (increases the expulsion of urine), and analgesic properties.
Thymus vulgaris ct thujanol – About 50 percent thujanol, this chemotype is known to support the immune system. It is found mainly in the wild, known commonly as Sweet Thyme.
Thyme oil has powerful antibacterial antifungal, antiviral, diuretic, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties, so it strengthens the immune system, destroys microbes, and supports the formation of white blood cells.
Thyme has a myriad of health benefits:
– It boosts blood circulation to accelerate healing, improves memory and concentration, and raises blood pressure.
– Its powerful antibacterial properties kill various bacteria, including staphylococcus, and purifies the air from Proteus, streptococcus, staphylococcus, and cryptococcal.
– It fights respiratory infections, coughs, colds, and the flu, bronchitis, sore throats, catarrh, asthma, and laryngitis.
– It is a powerful natural remedy in the case of psychological and physical weakness, as it revives the body and mind, so use it to treat chronic fatigue, depression, insomnia, and accelerate the recuperating after an illness.
– Thyme essential oil boosts the secretion of mucus and relieves dry coughs.
Furthermore, this amazing essential oil offers countless other medicinal properties, such as:
- You can use it as a natural hand sanitizer, and in the form of a hot compress to soothe rheumatic pain, sciatica, sprains, muscular pains, sports injuries, and gout.
- Dilute it and apply it on the affected area to relieve Athlete's foot, insect bites, and stings.
- To improve the health and appearance of the hair, use it on the hair as a hair tonic.
- Mix it with some other essential oil such as pine, lemon, lavender, rosemary, and grapefruit, and prevent skin irritations.
- It destroys nail fungus.
- The regular consumption boosts the DHA amount (docosahexaenoic acid, which is an omega-3 fatty acid) in the brain, kidney, and cell membranes in heart.
- To treat alopecia, combine it with lavender, rosemary, and cedar wood in a jojoba and grape seed oils mixture, and massage the scalp daily.
- To treats acne and warts, you can use it as a face wash.
- Enjoy a bath with several drops of this oil.
- Use 1% solution as an antibacterial spray for fresh produce.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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