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Healing

HerbsHeather Whirley

Master Gardener

Copyright: Heather’s Herbs

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College of

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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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.

Healing Herb Prescription

Useful Plants

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Define Herbs & Relation to Healing

Detail 15 Herbs to Grow

Discuss Herbal Preparations

What is an Herb?

Purposeful Plants

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Fennel

Sage

Thyme

Marjoram

Anise Hyssop

Lemon Balm

Chamomile

WormwoodDaylily

“An herb is the friend of physicians and the praise of

cooks.” – Charlemagne

Why Herbs?

Attractive plants

Great for pollination & beneficial insects

Add flavor and nutrients to food

Companion plants to repel pests

Usefulness for medicinal purposes

Why Not?

“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

Herbal Healing

Scientific Plant Properties

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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.

Disclaimer

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)

Cautionary Statements

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Safety First!

Digoxin

Catharanthus roseus/Vinca

rosea (Rosy Periwinkle)

Accessibility Issues

Vinblastine

Vincristine

Legal Recommendations

Don’t be Walter White

Salvia officinalis (Sage)

Use: Aerial Parts

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Salvia officinalis (Sage)

Use: Aerial Parts

Essential Oils have Antimicrobial properties

Slows Cognitive Deterioration

Perennial – Cut back Deadwood

Mentha x piperita

(Peppermint)

Use: Aerial Parts

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Source: commons.wikipedia.org

Mentha x piperita

(Peppermint)

Use: Aerial Parts

High essential oils (calming)

Antimicrobial (topical)

Perennial/Invasive

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Use: Leaves

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Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Use: Leaves

Antimicrobial

Thymol

Perennial

Rosmarinus officinalis

(Rosemary)

Use: Leaves

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Rosmarinus officinalis

(Rosemary)

Use: Leaves

Circulatory Stimulant

Herb of Remembrance

Tender Perennial

Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil)

Use: Aerial Parts

Source:

David’s Garden Seeds Source: commons.wikipedia.org

Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil)

Adaptogenic

Cardiotonic

Annual

Use: Aerial Parts

Matricaria recutita

(Chamomile)

Use: Flowers

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Matricaria recutita

(German Chamomile)

Use: Flowers

Mild, reproductive tonic

Aster (Asteraceae)Family

Perennial & Annual

Calendula officinalis

(Calendula)

Use: Flowers

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Calendula officinalis

(Calendula)

Wound Healing

Flavonoids

Annual/Pot Marigold

Use: Flowers

Echinacea angustifolia

(Echinacea/Coneflower)

Use: Root, Leaves & Flowers

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Echinacea angustifolia

(Echinacea/Coneflower)

Use: Root, Leaves & Flowers

Immunostimulant

Acute Stage of Cold

Perennial

Eschscholzia californica

(California Poppy)

Use: Whole Plant

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Eschscholzia californica

(California Poppy)

Use: Whole Plant

Supportive to Nervous System

Calms Muscles

Annual

Papaver orientale (Oriental

Poppy) or Papaver somniferum(Opium Poppy)

Know your Botanicals

Passiflora incarnata

(Passionflower)

Use: Leaves

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Passiflora incarnata

(Passionflower)

Reduces Anxiety

Increases GABA

Perennial Vine (Tender)

Use: Leaves

Taraxacum officinale

(Dandelion)

Use: Leaves & Roots

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Image by John Bebbington on

www.flickr.comI

Taraxacum officinale

(Dandelion)

Use: Leaves & Roots

Detoxifying Plant

Natural Diuretic

Perennial (Weed)

Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)

Use: Aerial Parts

Source: commons.wikipedia.org http://www.arcadia-farms.net/sweet-violet-velly-jelly/

Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)

Breathing Problems/Laxative

Prefers Moist, Shady Conditions

Perennial (blooms in early Spring)

Use: Aerial Parts

Allium sativum (Garlic)

Use: Bulb

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Allium sativum (Garlic)

Anti-inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Bulb

Use: Bulb

Zingiber officinale (Ginger)

Use: Root

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Zingiber officinale (Ginger)

Anti Nausea

Phenylpropanoids

Tropical House Plant

Use: Root/Rhizome

Hibiscus sabdariffa (Hibiscus)

Use: Calyx

Photo credit:

http://www.appalachianfeet.com/

Hibiscus sabdariffa (Hibiscus)

Laxative

Antibiotic

Perennial – Zones 9-11

Use: Calyx

Know When to Harvest

Don’t be a Gambler

Photo credit:

http://www.naturallivingideas.com

Herbal Preparations

How to Ingest Herbs

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

Have a cup of tea

Teas vs. Tisanes

Making Tisane Infusions

Use Leaves & Flowers

Fresh or Dried Plant Material

Steep and Strain

Add Honey, Lemon, Sugar, Milk etc.

Tisane Proportion Guidelines

Using Leaves & Flowers

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

Root Decoction

Using Roots

Dig, Scrub, Chop and Dry

Boil 2 cups water and add 1-2 tsp to taste

Boil for 15-20 minutes and strain and enjoy

Herbal Tisane Blends

Leaves Flowers Roots

Sage Chamomile Dandelion

Mint Calendula Ginger

Rosemary California Poppy

Holy Basil Violet

Dandelion Hibiscus

Violet

Try mixing teas

Local Herb Gardens to Visit

Take a Trip

The Green Farmacy Garden in Fulton, MD

Thegreenfarmacygarden.com

National Herb Garden in the US National Arboretum

http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/herb.html

The Rodale Institute Boiron Medicinal Herb Garden in Kutztown, PA

Rodaleinstitute.org or http://www.boironusa.com/

Plan your garden

Herbal Remedy Gardens

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

Therapeutic Herbalism

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

Naturopathic Medicine

References

United States Department of Health & Human Services’ National Institutes of Health:

US National Library of Medicine

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herbalmedicine.html

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm

University of Maryland Medical Centerhttp://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed

Further Reading Resources

Gladstar, Rosemary. Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use. 2012

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 2009.

Shatoiya and Richard de la Tour. The Herbalist’s Garden. Storey Books, 2001.

Hartung, Tammi. Growing 101 Herbs That Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes, and Remedies. 2000

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

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have everything you need."

- Marcus Tullius Cicero

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May 7, 2016

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