American Herb Association (AHA) The American Herb Association promotes the understanding and ecological use of medicinal herbs and aromatherapy. Membership is open to anyone interested in herbalism and includes a 20-page quarterly newsletter written by well-known, professional herbalists. American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) The American Herbal Products Association exists to serve its members by promoting the […]
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Medicinal Plant’s At-Risk and To-Watch Lists
Pink Lady’s Slipper The mission statement for United Plant Savers (UpS) states: “United Plant Savers’ mission is to protect native medicinal plants of the United States and Canada and their native habitat while ensuring an abundant renewable supply of medicinal plants for generations to come.” Their website is full of articles, news, images, events, links, […]
The Healing Properties of Our Local Weeds – Dandelion
“What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Many of our local weeds contain valuable healing properties. As the warmer weather approaches, weeds will be filling our gardens and as time permits, these same weeds will be pulled out and discarded (hopefully at least composted). This […]