Herbs

Basic Information

• An Introduction to Herbs - A FAQ about herbs in general.
• Basic Herbal Preparations - A guide on the various ways of preparing herbs.
• Some Considerations for Administering Herbs - Things you need to be aware of when dealing with herbs.
• Culinary Herbs - A short guide to using herbs in your cooking.
• Teas - A FAQ on teas.
• Herbal Choices (common ways to buy them)
• A Glossary of Herbal Actions - Definitions of active characteristics of herbs.

Intermediate Information

• Antioxidants - Free radicals, oxidation, and herbal antioxidants are considered.
• Compresses - Compresses are a form of hydrotherapy that use folded clothes that have been soaked in hot or cold water and are applied to the part of the body being treated.

Advanced Information

• Candy Recipes - Recipes for cough drops and herb candy balls.
• Herbs for the Medicinal Garden in Central Oregon - A table of herbs that can be grown in the specific Central Oregon environment.
• Herbal First Aid - Knowing what plants you can use for first aid purposes, whether in your own backyard or out in the woods, is an empowering position to be in.
• St. John's Wort - A comprehensive article by Diane on the herb St. John's Wort.
• Recipes - A selection of tasty herbal recipes.
• So You Want to Grow Your Own Meds? - An article on starting your own medicinal herb garden.
• Great Basin Herbs of Central Oregon - An article by Diane Abernathy detailing herbs and vegetation native to the Central Oregon area.
• Kids and Medicines - An article by Diane Abernathy and Bobbi J. Meritt outlining herbal applications for children.