According to the Herbal Academy, “Of all the times of the year we celebrate plants, no other day is quite as magical as the summer solstice.” The solstice occurs annually between June 20th and June 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, and it marks the first official day of summer, the …
By Evelyn Mosley Building strong immunity and addressing early symptoms is key to preventing many respiratory illnesses. Many herbs and other foods in our kitchens are great immunity builders and respiratory illness fighters. While we know there is not yet have a cure for the COVID virus, keeping ourselves healthy …
Gardening Gone Herbs! Summer has finally arrived with the gift of a few interspersed cool days. Now is the time to watch over all of those new plants that were brought home from the MBG Plant Sale and what a fine collection it is! Keep track to see how the …
HERBAL SUPPORT FOR THE LIVER – BITTER HERBS: Bitter herbs stimulate the release of digestive secretions which promote the digestion of food and assimilation of nutrients. They also have an astringent effect on the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, working to tighten and tone tissues. Bitters also increase …
By Evelyn Mosley During our weeks of “safer at home” self-quarantine, Dr. Christopher Hobbs, via webinar, was one of several herbalists who shared ways to strengthen our immune and respiratory systems using plant-based remedies. Dr. Christopher Hobbs mentioned that he consumes raw garlic daily to keep his immune and respiratory …
Gardening Gone Herbs What a lovely spring it has been, perfect for tackling some major chores and seeing them come to completion. I have even had the joy of volunteering at the Memphis Botanic Garden in the herb garden, weeding and helping to prepare this lovely spot for upcoming visitors, since …
WHY A SPRING CLEANSE & DETOXIFICATION? As the flowers awake after the cold days of winter, we feel a nudge to embrace new growth and shed our winter coats. Spring is the natural time to cleanse, detox, and refresh after a long winter season of extra hours inside, less movement, …
AUGUST 22, 2019 MEETING: President Jennifer Stanek opened the August 2019 meeting of the Memphis Herb Society to order at 7:00 in the Goldsmith Room at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Members and guests were given a warm welcome and all those that brought refreshments were extended a special thanks. …
