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    toutcru: Herbs ParsleyLabels: HerbsUses: A strong diuretic; helps strengthen the immune system as a source of iron, calcium, and vitamins A,B and C; increases lactation in mothers; freshens breath if chewed raw.Parts Used: Leaves, roots, stems, seedsHarvest: Leaves in early summer, rots in the fall, seeds in the late summer of the next year.Shelf life: Leaves, stems, roots 1-3 years; seeds 3-4 years.Caution: Avoid during pregnancy. OreganoLabels: HerbsUses: Chewing oregano leaves, which are easily available from shops and supermarkets, is a perfect way to help relieve toothaches. Oregano in a fusion or tea helps to ease both coughs and indigestion and can bring on delayed periods.Parts Used: Leaves, stems.Harvest: As needed from a mature plant.Shelf Life: 1-3 years. SageLabels: HerbsUses: As a soothing, astringent skin lotion and aftershave. In tea it is a natural HRT treatment and eases colds and painful periods. Mix tea with cider vinegar as a gargle for sore throats and laryngitis. As a mouthwash to combat ulcers and gum infections. The juice can improve the shine of dark hair. Clary Sage shares many of its characteristics and can be used instead.Parts Used: whole herb, leaves.Harvest: As needed or, if drying, in the summer.Shelf Life: 1-3 years. ( Wild ) ThymeLabels: HerbsUses: Drink as a tea for headaches and mild pain relief. It is also thought that a tea made from wild thyme can prevent nightmares. Take as a tincture for congested chests. A strong infusion of this herb will help ease flatulence and other digestive complaints.Parts Used: Flowering herb.Harvest: When the flowers are in full bloom-from May to October. If drying, toward the end of summer.Shelf Life: 1-3 years. ( Wild Herb ) BasilLabels: HerbsUses: Olive oil infused with wild basil has long been used by villagers in Northern Greece to treat ulcers and wounds. Basil tea eases stomach complaints while the leaves, added to a salad and other foods, help digestion. Drink an infusion to strengthen the immune system. Parts Used: Leaves.Harvest: Use as needed. If drying, harvest in spring or early summer.Shelf Life: 1-2 years.

    toutcru:

    Herbs

    Parsley
    Labels: Herbs
    Uses: A strong diuretic; helps strengthen the immune system as a source of iron, calcium, and vitamins A,B and C; increases lactation in mothers; freshens breath if chewed raw.
    Parts Used: Leaves, roots, stems, seeds
    Harvest: Leaves in early summer, rots in the fall, seeds in the late summer of the next year.
    Shelf life: Leaves, stems, roots 1-3 years; seeds 3-4 years.
    Caution: Avoid during pregnancy.

    Oregano
    Labels: Herbs
    Uses: Chewing oregano leaves, which are easily available from shops and supermarkets, is a perfect way to help relieve toothaches. Oregano in a fusion or tea helps to ease both coughs and indigestion and can bring on delayed periods.
    Parts Used: Leaves, stems.
    Harvest: As needed from a mature plant.
    Shelf Life: 1-3 years.

    Sage
    Labels: Herbs
    Uses: As a soothing, astringent skin lotion and aftershave. In tea it is a natural HRT treatment and eases colds and painful periods. Mix tea with cider vinegar as a gargle for sore throats and laryngitis. As a mouthwash to combat ulcers and gum infections. The juice can improve the shine of dark hair. Clary Sage shares many of its characteristics and can be used instead.
    Parts Used: whole herb, leaves.
    Harvest: As needed or, if drying, in the summer.
    Shelf Life: 1-3 years.

    ( Wild ) Thyme
    Labels: Herbs
    Uses: Drink as a tea for headaches and mild pain relief. It is also thought that a tea made from wild thyme can prevent nightmares. Take as a tincture for congested chests. A strong infusion of this herb will help ease flatulence and other digestive complaints.
    Parts Used: Flowering herb.
    Harvest: When the flowers are in full bloom-from May to October. If drying, toward the end of summer.
    Shelf Life: 1-3 years.

    ( Wild Herb ) Basil
    Labels: Herbs
    Uses: Olive oil infused with wild basil has long been used by villagers in Northern Greece to treat ulcers and wounds. Basil tea eases stomach complaints while the leaves, added to a salad and other foods, help digestion. Drink an infusion to strengthen the immune system.
    Parts Used: Leaves.
    Harvest: Use as needed. If drying, harvest in spring or early summer.
    Shelf Life: 1-2 years.

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