Creeping Herbs Spilling Over Rocks.
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In the long struggle to overcome and reign over the powerful forces of nature, man has always turned to plants and herbs for rescue – from their basic needs like food, shelter – to the needs of a more intermediate nature – clothing, protection – and of course healing. |
Sage may be used to clean foul ulcers or sores. Today, it is used for tonsilitis laryngitis and sore throats.
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Herbs and plants provide all these solace - and so much more. They give an astonishing display of vital energy in their growth. Small wonder then that, from the most primitive of societies to the most advanced, herbs and plants have been marveled by humans with having magical powers.
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A herb garden in a monastery in Ischia, Italy.
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For those intrigued by healing herbs - this site is dedicated to them. To know herbs is to gain an intimate and universal knowledge of the flora around us. In this site, you will find explanations needed to become not just an armchair expert on herbs, but a knowledgeable herbalist in the field.
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