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In India datura metel is central to various rituals. In combination with hemp it is smoked in honour of Shiwa.
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Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out after the last expected frosts....
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A very significant plant in Chinese medicine. It is said to be one of the very few plants that doesnt bring you out of balance if consumed regularly. Has a detoxicating effect.
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Hardy perennial. Sow indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and p...
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Ancient Chinese and Tibetan remedy for rheumatism and cancer. The toxic root has a history of shamanic use. Leaves may be prepared as a vegetable.
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Holy basil is a common sight in Indian temple gardens. The sacred plant has a sweet aroma which conjours up a distant memory of cloves. In Uruguay it is used as a fertility control.
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Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears a...
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In traditional Hindu medicine (Ayurveda) ashawagandha (Winter Cherry) plays a similar role to that of ginseng in China.
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The seeds of this tropical climbing plant are considered an aphrodisiac in India and the Amazon jungle. Medically recognised as containing a substance used in cases of Parkinsons disease.
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Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears...
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In Asia Betelnuts are sliced and chewed in a wad of betel pepper sometimes with lime. In fact there are many ingredients, which can be added according to individual preference. Often these additives are grown in specialised betel gardens amongst betelpepper plants... The uplifting package turns teeth and saliva red and dulls the appetite.
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For centuries the root of this plant has been administrated to lower the blood pressure. Indian mystics use it to encourage meditation. -Mahatma Gandi supposedly drank one cup a day.
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Tropical plant for greenhouse or indoor growing. Sow seeds in moist and warm (27 °C / 80 F) slight acid soil....
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Asiatic mother wart is applied in Chinese medicine to relieve menstrual cramps. It is also has general relaxing effect.
100 Seeds
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Annual herb. Sow early spring indoors. Seeds need light for germination (don't cover). Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and ...
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Famed for its healing qualities, mature wild ginseng can be sold for up to 20 000 § per ounce! Chinese medicine has long dealt with the many aspects of this valuable plant.
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Hardy perennial. Seeds need a cold period of at least 4 months. Sow indoors (or in greenhouse) in slight acid soil. Tran...
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The steppe of eastern Europe is home to harmal, a bushy plant which provides the red dye for genuine Persian carpets, and also an ingredient for oriental incense. Its seeds contain the largest concentration of Harmalkaloiden. Not so easy to cultivate.
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Sow seeds in sandy soil. Do not cover th...
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A tonic made from chopped roots is said to work wonders for stimulating the digestive system and the liver. Besides this, gentian is used for flavouring liqueurs.
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Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out aft...
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The root of this wild Himalayan rhubarb is well known to Chinese medicine as a laxative.
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