Slumber Pillow WGHS shared this recipe at our Hopping into Spring herbal display table at Missouri Botanical Garden on March 31, 2018. 2 parts dried hops 1 part dried roses 2 parts dried lavender ½ part dried marjoram 2 parts dried […]
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Chamomile
German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
Roman Chamomile
Common Name: Chamomile, Roman Botanical Name: Chamaemelum nobile ‘Roman’ • Zone: 4-9 • Type: Herbaceous perennial • Height: 3-6 in. • Width: 6-12 in. • Habit: Upright, mounding • Flower: Small, daisy-like, white flowers • Bloom Season: June-Sept. • Foliage: Finely dissected leaves, fern-like • Flavor: Mild, slightly bitter flavor • Fragrance: Sweet, crisp, apple-like […]
10 Essential Oils from Common Herbs and Spices
10 Essential Oils from Common Herbs and Spices Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Used in making perfume and in aromatherapy Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) Oil is useful for an insect repellent Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Distilled from berries, warm and soothing for treating muscle aches and promoting digestion Parsley(Petroselinum crispum) Used in soaps, detergents, colognes, cosmetics, and […]