Healing Herbs. Copyright: Heather s Herbs. Heather Whirley Master Gardener

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1 Healing Herbs Copyright: Heather s Herbs Heather Whirley Master Gardener

2 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 2

3 Our Vision: A healthier world through environmental stewardship. Our Mission: To support the University of Maryland Extension mission by educating residents about safe, effective & sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, & communities. 3

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5 Useful Plants Healing Herb Prescription Define Herbs & Relation to Healing Detail 15 Herbs to Grow Discuss Herbal Preparations Copyright: Heather s Herbs

6 Purposeful Plants What is an Herb? An herb is the friend of physicians and the praise of cooks. Charlemagne Fennel Sage Wormwood Marjoram Daylily Chamomile Thyme Lemon Balm Copyright: Heather s Herbs Anise Hyssop

7 Why Not? Why Herbs? Attractive plants A well-stocked herb garden, used with care and skill, will be of more therapeutic benefit than any number of proprietary medicines. C. Norman Shealy MD, PhD Great for pollination & beneficial insects Add flavor and nutrients to food Companion plants to repel pests Usefulness for medicinal purposes

8 Scientific Plant Properties Herbal Healing Copyright: Heather s Herbs

9 Disclaimer Herbalism The information in this presentation is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation or an endorsement of any particular medical or health treatment. Every body is different, so herbal uses can have varying effects. i.e. allergies Herbal medicine is the integration of herbs into everyday life filled with healthy choices.

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11 Cautionary Statements Good Advice If you re going to ingest it, go as organic as possible Obtain plants and seeds from trusted sources Always be sure (by biological name) what plant you have before using as edibles Follow safe food handling practices (wash hands, wear gloves when handling Capsicum species that are hot) Start from the ground up and build your soil with important nutrients by lasagna gardening (listen to Heather s lunchtime talk)

12 Safety First! Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove) Digoxin

13 Accessibility Issues Catharanthus roseus/vinca rosea (Rosy Periwinkle) Vincristine Vinblastine

14 Don t be Walter White Legal Recommendations

15 Use: Aerial Parts Salvia officinalis (Sage) Copyright: Heather s Herbs

16 Use: Aerial Parts Salvia officinalis (Sage) Essential Oils have Antimicrobial properties Slows Cognitive Deterioration Perennial Cut back Deadwood

17 Use: Aerial Parts Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) Source: commons.wikipedia.org Copyright: Heather s Herbs Copyright: Heather s Herbs

18 Use: Aerial Parts Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) High essential oils (calming) Antimicrobial (topical) Perennial/Invasive

19 Use: Leaves Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) Copyright: Heather s Herbs

20 Use: Leaves Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) Antimicrobial Thymol Perennial

21 Use: Leaves Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Copyright: Heather s Herbs

22 Use: Leaves Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Circulatory Stimulant Herb of Remembrance Tender Perennial

23 Use: Aerial Parts Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) Source: David s Garden Seeds Source: commons.wikipedia.org

24 Use: Aerial Parts Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) Adaptogenic Cardiotonic Annual

25 Use: Flowers Matricaria recutita (Chamomile) Copyright: Heather s Herbs

26 Use: Flowers Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) Mild, reproductive tonic Aster (Asteraceae)Family Perennial & Annual

27 Use: Flowers Calendula officinalis (Calendula) Copyright: Heather s Herbs

28 Use: Flowers Calendula officinalis (Calendula) Wound Healing Flavonoids Annual/Pot Marigold

29 Use: Root, Leaves & Flowers Echinacea angustifolia (Echinacea/Coneflower) Copyright: Heather s Herbs

30 Use: Root, Leaves & Flowers Echinacea angustifolia (Echinacea/Coneflower) Immunostimulant Acute Stage of Cold Perennial

31 Use: Whole Plant Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) Copyright: Heather s Herbs

32 Use: Whole Plant Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) Supportive to Nervous System Calms Muscles Annual

33 Know your Botanicals Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy) or Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy)

34 Use: Leaves Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) Copyright: Heather s Herbs Copyright: Heather s Herbs Copyright: Heather s Herbs

35 Use: Leaves Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) Reduces Anxiety Increases GABA Perennial Vine (Tender)

36 Use: Leaves & Roots Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) Copyright: Heather s Herbs and Root Image by John Bebbington on

37 Use: Leaves & Roots Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) Detoxifying Plant Natural Diuretic Perennial (Weed)

38 Use: Aerial Parts Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) Source: commons.wikipedia.org

39 Use: Aerial Parts Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) Breathing Problems/Laxative Prefers Moist, Shady Conditions Perennial (blooms in early Spring)

40 Use: Bulb Allium sativum (Garlic) Copyright: Heather s Herbs Photo Credit: Pat Kenny

41 Use: Bulb Allium sativum (Garlic) Anti-inflammatory Antimicrobial Bulb

42 Use: Root Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Copyright: Heather s Herbs

43 Use: Root/Rhizome Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Anti Nausea Phenylpropanoids Tropical House Plant

44 Use: Calyx Hibiscus sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Photo credit:

45 Use: Calyx Hibiscus sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Laxative Antibiotic Perennial Zones 9-11

46 Don t be a Gambler Know When to Harvest Photo credit:

47 How to Ingest Herbs Herbal Preparations Fresh or dried in cooking Teas/Tisanes steeped for drinking Tinctures infused in alcohol Infused Vinegars or Oils Frozen in ice cubes Syrups and Honeys with herb concentrate Essential oils, sachets, aromatherapy

48 Have a cup of tea Teas vs. Tisanes

49 Use Leaves & Flowers Making Tisane Infusions Fresh or Dried Plant Material Steep and Strain Add Honey, Lemon, Sugar, Milk etc.

50 Using Leaves & Flowers Tisane Proportion Guidelines 1 tsp dried plant material per 1 cup water 3 tsp fresh herbs = 1 tsp dried herbs Example: 3 teaspoons fresh peppermint & 3 teaspoons fresh thyme 2 cups water

51 Using Roots Root Decoction Dig, Scrub, Chop and Dry Boil 2 cups water and add 1-2 tsp to taste Boil for minutes and strain and enjoy

52 Try mixing teas Herbal Tisane Blends Leaves Flowers Roots Sage Chamomile Dandelion Mint Calendula Ginger Rosemary California Poppy Holy Basil Violet Dandelion Hibiscus Violet

53 Take a Trip Local Herb Gardens to Visit The Green Farmacy Garden in Fulton, MD Thegreenfarmacygarden.com National Herb Garden in the US National Arboretum html The Rodale Institute Boiron Medicinal Herb Garden in Kutztown, PA Rodaleinstitute.org or

54 Plan your garden Herbal Remedy Gardens

55 Therapeutic Herbalism Master Gardener Network Donna Koczaja, Prince George s County Master Gardener Originally 25 herbs in her Therapeutic Herbs talk at the Master Gardener Advanced Training day in College Park in 2014 Maryland Institute of Integrative Health (formerly Tai Sophia Institute), Master of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism

56 Naturopathic Medicine It s all in the family Ginger Hull, Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, Graduate in June 2015 Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Naturopathic Medical School in Tempe, Arizona

57 References United States Department of Health & Human Services National Institutes of Health: US National Library of Medicine e.html National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) University of Maryland Medical Center

58 "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." - Marcus Tullius Cicero Further Reading Resources Gladstar, Rosemary. Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use Duke, James A. The Green Pharmacy Guide to Healing Foods: Proven Natural Remedies to Treat and Prevent More Than 80 Common Health Concerns. Rodale Books Shatoiya and Richard de la Tour. The Herbalist s Garden. Storey Books, Hartung, Tammi. Growing 101 Herbs That Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes, and Remedies Wardwell, Joyce A. The Herbal Home Remedy Book: Simple Recipes for Tinctures, Teas, Salves, Tonics, and Syrups (Herbal Body) 1998 Shealy, Norman C. MD, PhD. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies. 1998

59 May 7, 2016 World Naked Gardening Day

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