Dill

DILL: The Kitchen Herb

6:30 PM

Also for Flatulence, Colic, Stomach Disorders & Breast Milk Production



Dill grows into a tree if grown on the ground. It is a biennial plant, which means its life is good for two years. Small dill plants will grow surrounding the tree. This maybe be transplanted.  Its scientific name is Anethum Graveolens.   It is also used decorative plant. 

As a medicinal herbal, it can be taken as tea or eaten fresh for flatulence, colic and stomach disorders.  It helps in breast milk production.

As a kitchen herb, the chopped dill can be used as topping for rice with garlic and onion.  Chopped dill can flavor boiled potatoes and other vegetables.  Dill is at its best when picked from the garden when it is needed as topping.  It has a tendency to lose its flavor if kept for some time.

Care For Your Dill:

This herb wants full sun, daily watering and monthly organic fertilizer.

Get your Dill at https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/ at Php60/seedling bag.


EM-EM TINASAS, MBA
The Gardener

Source:

Todd, JUDE C. ,General Principles of Herbs p. 22, Herbal Home Remedies, Health and Harmony, B. Jain Publishers(P)Ltd., 2012, New Delhi, India 

halamang gamot

HOLYBASIL (TULSI) – THE AIR PURIFIER, ENERGIZER, STRESS BALANCER, BEAUTIFIER

3:38 AM



Holy Basil is also known as Tulsi. This herb was discovered more than 3,000 years ago in India, where the plant was used for worship by the Vaishavitic traditions of Hinduism.  In the ancient times, it was also used in Greece and Rome.  It is scientifically known as Ocimum Sanctum or Ocimum Tenuiflorum belonging to the Lamiceae family.

This herb is grows in Asia, England, United States, Brazil, and Africa where it has different names like Basilic Saint, Basili Sacre and many more.

Holy Basil is related to Basil scientifically called Ocimum and the ‘Thai Basil’ known as Ocimum Basilicum.

Tulsi is also called ‘incomparable one’ because of it medicinal and herbal value such as:

      1.   Air Purifier and Energizer – Tulsi releases a special kind of essential oil which frees the air from bacteria and substances that cause diseases.  It also releases ozone which contains 3 atoms of Oxygen (O3) compared to the atmospheric Oxygen that produces 2 atoms of Oxygen (O2) per molecule.  These are the findings of a study at S. V. University, Trupati, India, as reported in the issue of ‘Gujarat Samachar’ dated March 25, 1988.



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 These properties of Tulsi give great energy to the lungs.

Outdoors, this herb releases essential oil and ozone (O3) reaching up to 200 meters away.  Its electrical energy keeps the air fresh.  To care for this plant, it is important to keep it moist and exposed to the sun daily. Once these requirements are met, some pots can be placed indoors for the family’s protection from pollution and diseases.  At night, it should be brought outside for overnight exposure.  I do this at home.

       2.       Stress Balancer – Tulsi contains a compound called Adaptogen which is associated with mental clarity.   When stress occurs, the response from the body is to’ fight or flight’.  Then, adrenaline glands automatically produce stress hormones. With the presence of Adaptogen in Tulsi, the hormone level of Corticosterone is lowered to help balance the stressful situation. 

Drinking of Tulsi decoction (boiled) or chewing fresh leaves daily relieves mental stress according to Dr. Narendra Singh, Assistant Director of Pharmacology in King George Medical College, Lucknow, India.

       3.       Beautifier – Some of the easy ways to use this herb are:

To have a clear skin:  In sitting position, inhale deeply in front of a Tulsi plant and hold your breath.  The aroma inhaled purifies the blood.  The aromatic herb is astringent but pleasant.

Also,   chewing a few leaves purifies the blood and makes the skin color glow.  The taste is like chili and black pepper.

4.       Medical Properties – A valuable research was made on Tulsi by Dr. Upendrari, a physician from Ahmadabad, India. According to Dr. Upendrari’s research, Tulsi can be used to treat cancer, heart disease, kidney, skin and mental retardation.  It was given state honor by Gujarat government.

 5.       Repellant – The strong aroma repels mosquitoes especially mosquitoes causing malaria. It also repels insects, snakes and scorpions.

Get your Holy Basil at https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/ at Php60-80/seedling bag.

Here are some herbal preparations:


A.      Eat 5 leaves of Tulsi a day as protection from many diseases.

B.      For Cough and Colds:
a.       Boil one (1) cup of  water;
b.      Mix 11 fresh leaves of Tulsi;
c.       Add 3 black pepper seeds, a small ginger and a pinch of salt;
d.      Keep boiling until it becomes half a cup. Divide into 3 portions to be taken morning, afternoon and night.

C.      Fever, malaria, and other ailments: Take 11 fresh leaves and 4 black pepper seeds. 

D.      Strength, memory and impressive personality: Ground fresh Tulsi leaves and squeeze the juice.  For children use 5 to 7 leaves, for adults use 25 to 100 leaves depending on the constitution, capacity and disorders. 

          Tulsi leaf juice can be taken in the morning at 2 to 3 spoonful on an empty stomach or divided   
           3 times a day.


CAUTION:

Tulsi leaves can be used regularly for four (4) weeks. But note that these cannot be taken under the following circumstances below.

1.       Do not use for pregnant and breast feeding women.
2.       Do not use 2 weeks before surgery.
3.       Do not use when taking aspirin or medications related to slow blood clotting.

Holy Basil is also used for food especially in the Thai Phat Kaphrao, a dish of meat, seafood and stir-fried rice.  Tulsi also has a preservative property that lessens spoilage when exposed to the aroma.
Holy Basil or Tulsi is such a blessing.  It is an ancient plant with great relevance to our challenging modern lifestyle.

Get your Holy Basil at https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/ at Php60-80/seedling bag.

EM-EM
The Gardener, MBA

Sources:

     1.       medicine hunter.com,  Holy Basil/Tulsi-Adaptogen
     2.       rxlist.com and webmd.com,  Holy Basil/Tulsi
     3.       Wikipedia, Holy Basil Tulsi
     4.       Yash Rai, Holy Basil/Tulsi (a Herb)

Elixir of Life pp. 16 -17
Common Uses pp. 27 – 29,  32
Tested Therapeutic Applications pp. 52, 54
The Beautifier p. 55
Colds, Cough and Other Respiratory Diseases p. 90
Diseases of…  Other Miscellaneous Diseases p. 116

NAVNEET Publication (India) Ltd., Ahmadabad and Mumbai, India
     5.       Botannica’s Annuals and Perennials, Ocimum p. 608, San Diego, California, Laurel Glen Publishing

Cancer

Guyabano, The Natural Chemotheraphy: For Liver, Arthritis & More!

7:56 PM




About twenty years ago, in one of our visits to my mother-in-law, Serafina, at Tigbauan, Iloilo (Island of Visayas), I overheard her cough overnight.  The next day, I asked her for a herbal that can relieve her cough.  She gave me leaves she called Babana.  Every night, I boiled some leaves into tea which she drunk before sleeping.  She slept soundly while we were there.

Babana in Ilonggo comes from the Spanish word Guabana.  It is also commonly called Guyabano in the Philippines.  Its scientific name is Anona Muricata and internationally known as Graviola Tree.

The fruit of the Guyabano is very rich in Vitamin C.  Aside from lots of fiber, it is also rich in Vitamins B1, B2 and K.  The fruit and juice are good for the liver and even works against worms.  While the crushed fresh leaves can be boiled and used as compress for swollen feet and inflammations or can be made into poultice for rheumatism.

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In the internet article, Natural Cancer Cell Killer, it is said to increase immune system to protect the body from heart and liver disease, asthma, arthritis and cancer of the colon, breast, prostate and pancreas.  For healing, they also recommend the 30- DAY PROTOCOL or drinking the tea three times a day for 30 days.
  
Many have shared with me the good effects manifested by the healing power of Guyabano but it should be taken the right way to prevent adverse reactions.  For it is common for Filipinos to drink herbal tea as agua tiempo or as a substitute for water.

But Dr. Ramiah of Healing Powers of Water says that “Tea, coffee, aerated drinks and alcohol contain substances that dehydrate”.  As the saying goes “Too much of everything is bad.”  Thus, Guyabano Tea should be taken as follows:

5 leaves per glass of 8 oz.
3 x a day for 30 days                                                                                  
30 minutes before meals or 1 ½ hours after meals
REST for 10 days -   reduce little by little before stopping

For other medicinal plants for sale, visit https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/.

Remember:

  1. Sip tea little by little for best effect;
  2. Avoid the use of straw for tea or any kind of fluid;
  3. There is no substitute for water.

Em-Em
Herbal Gardener, MBA

Sources:
http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-292627553/guyabano-miracle-cure-for-cancer
http://www.foodrecap.net/health/guyabano-against-cancer-and-other-diseases/
http://guyabano.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soursop

Aromatherapy

Let Your Pillow Talk Herbs!

10:29 PM



Out of curiosity, I gathered Java Mint, Oregano and Basil, placed them inside a cloth and tied it with a ribbon.  I fancied placing the herb pack inside my pillow because when I place my head on my pillow, it was fragrant and minty! The next morning, I woke up with a smile!
Get your Peppermint, Oregano and Basil at https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/ at Php60/seedling bag.

I purposely chose herb leaves instead of flowers because I am allergic to pollen.  Satisfied with the results, I also placed this bagged herbs inside my family’s pillows.  They also appreciated it. (Check out my daughter’s blog about it in 3-Step Aromatherapy On Your Pillow)

Encouraged, I placed herb packs inside throw pillows as well. Eventually, I placed herbs inside living room pillows.  And aside from the Java Mint, Basil, Oregano pack, I alternately placed Citronella pack for a variety of scent.  Another advantage of these herbs is that they drive away insects and pests.

As the saying goes ‘the closer to nature the better for you.’ This just proves that herbs are not just for food and personal care, they can also pillow talk!

EM-EM 
Herbal Gardener, MBA

Composting

Different Herbal And Herbs, Different Needs

9:57 PM

I have often wondered why my Rosemary and Peppermint turned olive green last summer. Upon my research, I discovered that my Rosemary leaves turned olive green because the soil was too wet from watering daily while my Peppermint was burned because it was exposed to strong summer sun.

Actually, both ‘herbs’ and ‘herbals’ are classified as grass or ‘Yerba’.  These type of grass originated either from dry hillsides, roadsides, gravels or even in swamps and watery areas. Based on their origins, these herbs and herbals have different sunlight and water requirements.

To take better care of your herbs and herbals, I have summarized the herbs according to their sunlight and watering requirements and the specific needs of our best-selling herbals. But first, let us identify the different sunlight and watering requirements.

The different sunlight requirements are:

FULL SUN       - Sunlight exposure the whole day                              
PART SHADE  -  Do not expose under strong sun. Do not expose to sunlight for a long time                     
TOTAL SHADE - Minimal to no sunlight

Watering needs, on the other hand, are:

PART DRY            – Water only when surface of soil is dry
MOIST                    – Water daily

A.  Herbs

1. Full Sun/Part Dry Herbs: Basil, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon


         
a. These herbs love long exposure to the sun.  They prefer to be warm and dry.
b. Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is mostly dry. These plants do not want daily watering or else the leaves or needles (ex. Rosemary) will discolor.
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2. Full Sun/Moist Herbs: Philippine Oregano and Italian Oregano

Philippine Oregano

   
a. These herbs exude more aroma with more sun exposure.
b. They want to be watered daily.
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3. Part Shade/Moist Herbs: Peppermint and Stevia



a. These herbs prefer mild sunlight and daily watering.
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4. Total Shade/Moist:  Java Mint, Japanese Mint and all Mints

Java Mint

a. Mint is a breed of Spear Mint and Water Mint. It wants total shade and can only take very mild sunlight. Strong sunlight wilts its leaves. The pots may be positioned behind taller plants or  at the window sill  etc.

NOTE: Herbs prefer to be under the roof to avoid over-soaking from rain, which will disturb its roots.

B. Herbals

1.  Aloe Vera – Part-Shade/Part Dry


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2.  Ashitaba/Tomorrow Leaf – This herbal can be placed anywhere but if exposed under strong sun, just water leaves and the soil daily and thoroughly.


   
Ashitaba shows different colors depending on its sun exposure:

a. If placed under morning until afternoon sun, it develops maroon stems and darker leaves.
b. When exposed to less sunlight, these develop green stems but develop bigger leaves that are light green to yellow green.
c. When it receives little water but is exposed to strong sun, the leaves turn yellow while stems turn maroon. Also, the leaves turn pale when there is no organic fertilizer.
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3. Gotu Kola – Part Shade/Moist. It has so many roots that the soil easily dries up.
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4. Citronella – Full Sun/Moist. Also, this herbal comes from the family of lemongrass. To maintain the fragrance, these need compost monthly.


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General Care Tips:

1. Pour water – The use of a watering pot (Regadera) or dipper is preferred on soil and plants to be able to gauge the amount of water poured.
- Use of water hose: Make sure the water flows carefully and thoroughly reaching  the stems up to the roots.  Too much water pressure from hose damages and disturbs the roots.
2. Holes of Pots for herbals and herbs should be at the bottom so that water can drain through properly.
3. Transfer to a bigger pot – For water to be drained well and to prevent erosion, the bottom of the pot should have pieces of broken pot, coarse sand or spagamus moss.  Then, a basic mixture of soil is suggested.

Basic Soil Mixture

1/3 of coarse sand the (to keep soil  well-drained and aerated)
1/3 garden soil and
1/3 compost (for nutrition)
4. Nourish with organic fertilizer or compost once or twice a month. 

Normally, the first thing that comes to mind when we hear the word ‘herb’ is for food flavoring,  while ‘herbal” is for natural medicine.  Unknown to many, these herbs are also herbals.  Every meal becomes special with their burst of flavor and delectable food presentation that provide body resistance and cure.

Now that I learned about the plants’ specific needs, they are gratefully reciprocating the effort with healthier leaves and stronger aroma. And when herbals and herbs are well-nourished, they joyfully produce the vitamins and minerals to strengthen and balance the body system so the body can heal itself.  Thus, as I nourish these plants, they, in turn, nourish me and my family – a symbiotic relationship.

Happy 2013 ! Happy Valentines!  May your garden fill you with nature’s pleasure!  May your garden of life bloom evermore!

EM-EM,
Herbal Gardener

Sources:

HOLISTIC HERBS by Jennie Harding © Paragon 2002
HERBAL HOME REMEDIES by Jude C. Todd © B Jail Publishers Ltd. 2012

Christmas

Hawaiian Dancing and Herbs

9:56 PM


Every Christmas, we think of ways to celebrate the birth of Jesus and give joy to others.  The merry-making normally consist of musical programs, games and, of course, lots of food! Our preparation was our dance presentation.

Initially, our dance performance was only for the Christmas party of our church organization, Legion of Mary, but we were also invited to perform for our family-oriented church organization, FAMILIA and finally, at the party of SUBPRES, the association of officers of different villages within Barangay BF but outside BF Homes subdivisions in Paranaque, Metro Manila.

We were composed of seven dancers and five whose role was to serve as ocean waves. The dancers were fast learners because some of them were teachers, while the rest had previous background in Hawaiian and modern dances. Most of them only have one to two affiliations with the organizations mentioned above so I had to hold rehearsals for three different groups.

They may be different groups but they all had one thing in common and that was the appreciation of herbs during break time. They all enjoyed cold Pandan-Tanglad and Tarragon-Mint juice with fresh Ashitaba, Stevia sweet leaves and crackers.

Get your Pandan, Tanglad, Tarragon, Peppermint, Ashitaba from  https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/.

But food wasn’t the only preparation I made before the dancers came to the house for practice. To make our rehearsals more pleasant and relaxing, I lit a candle and placed homemade Citronella-Mint Oil for mint scent and aromatherapy. And to set us in the Christmas mood, I made a wreath with Citronella leaves and Christmas décor and ribbons. I strategically placed it in the living room not just to serve as design but for it to exude fragrance that drives away mosquitoes.



Hawaiian Interpretative Dance is a dance for matured women. It interprets the feelings   in the song projected through facial expression and body movements. The interpretative dance is accentuated by the graceful hula of the hands and the feet.  It is challenging to keep up with the discipline required in this kind of dance while maintaining the individual dancer’s poise.

Enjoy the dance with us! Click the video below to watch ‘MoonlightBay’, a Hawaiian Interpretative Dance, choreographed by Ma. Vida Madrigal, Ph.D.


Merry Christmas and Aloha!

Aloe Vera

Traveling Light And Green!

9:54 PM


This mid-October, I traveled by bus and ferryboat to Catanduanes, an island in the Bicol region,Philippines. I was with my first cousins, Angel and Cynthia, first cousin-in-law Elvie and nephew, Kit. Our other first cousins traveled by car while those with elderly parents took the plane.  It was a sad reunion because of the demise our dear uncle, retired Judge Pio Rodulfo. He comes from a family of 13 children including my late father, Godo.  Most of his siblings settled in Metro Manila and despite the distance, Tito Pio obliged himself to attend every occasion whether in joy or in sorrow. This time, it is our turn to go back to Bato, our hometown, to give him our final respect and be with his family in this hour of bereavement.

During our 11-hour bus ride, I offered my relatives my herb sandwiches but on condition that they taste it first then tell me if they are interested to take an entire sandwich. I remember them say, “Wow, it smells like pizza!” It was a concoction of cheese, garlic, pepper, a little olive oil plus herbs (cut into small pieces) from local Oregano, Basil, Dill and Pancit-pancitan (our indigenous vegetable), and a little anchovy (dilis).  They enjoyed the unique taste!  I also offered them  Tarragon leaves which they placed in their water bottle for aroma and fresh breath.


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Our next ride was a ferryboat/RORO.  The sea was so smooth and I enjoyed the 3-hour travel. Finally, I was able to try the much publicized Roll On-Roll Off or RORO ride!

At our hometown, during the wake, I gave away Ashitaba/Tomorrow Leaf stems with flyers to explain its uses.  Cynthia, Elvie and I were assigned to stay at the beautiful home of our first cousin Era and her husband, Ben.  For my toiletries, I brought my homemade Gugo shampoo, Aloe Vera hair rinse, Citro-Mint deodorant, Citro-Mint massage oil and mosquito repellant, and Aloe Vera Alcohol.

Get your Ashitaba, Gugo, Citronella, Peppermint and Aloe Vera at https://herbalandherbs.wordpress.com/. 

At breakfast, Elvie who is a dentist by profession asked me for Tarragon leaves and tried it with coffee and she enjoyed the blend very much.  She also enjoyed putting the leaves in the water bottle.  Practically Elvie and Tarragon became inseparable for several days.



Preparing to go home, at our last breakfast in Catanduanes, Cynthia requested for Oregano.  Ben dutifully gathered big leaves.  To their surprise we ate them like crunchy potato chips! (It is usually steeped or boiled as medicinal tea for colds and cough).  Then, Cynthia got a king-sized pan de sal, applied cheese spread, and placed Oregano as if it was lettuce and topped it with shrimps for her snack for the trip back home.  It looked good so I imitated minus the shrimps because I am allergic to crustaceans.




Seeing the Oregano there, the herbal observer in me noticed that the leaves in the island are medium-sized and have sharp blade-like edges compared to what I have in Metro Manila . The physical difference is caused by the cross-breeding with other plants and the ecology of  the area. Despite these, the properties remain the same.

And if you check the picture gallery of this website, Oregano comes in different sizes.  The Philipine Oregano can grow in different sizes – small, medium and  large (leaves can grow as  big as a hand).  In contrast, the Italian Oregano plant comes in very small leaves. But the appearance if you look closely, even the taste, and aroma is the same.  It would be good to note, too, that Oregano originated in the Mediterranean and Western Asia.  It’s name originated from the Greek word ‘Origanum’ meaning joy of the mountain.  No wonder Oregano flavor is common in Mediterranean dishes.

On the way to Metro Manila, we stopped over at Lucena.  I missed a step and my ankles bulged with soreness though I didn’t feel any pain. I immediately crushed Kataka-taka leaves on both feet and wore socks upon getting home and the following day, it was back to normal!

It has become my lifestyle to be green when at home.  So that when I had to travel,  it was automatic for me to bring my homemade products.  I am happy to see the excitement of many, once re-oriented to the natural world.  Surely, Mother Nature welcomes all with open arms!

EM-EM,
Herbal Gardener, MBA

Source: 

Britannica Micropaedia 1992

Herbal

Make Herbal DIYs & Make Your Money Work For You!

9:43 PM


Once I started to experiment on quick ‘n easy ways to use herbals, more discoveries came into place.This blog offers many types of food and care. This is indeed a herbaland adventure where God’s gift of nature is waiting to unfold… and tickle your creativity!

Some organic customers at the organic market request me to make homemade oil, spray etc. for them instead, but I refuse. It will defeat the advocacy to SAVE THE EARTH …reuse, reduce,  recycle. Because the more useful the garden, the more it will be appreciated and cared for, especially, if beauty is one of them.

Actually, the first advantage is a green grocery store within your reach. And the benefit of self-sufficiency is… savings!

MAKE MONEY WORK FOR YOU!

Common attitude when there is extra cash is to buy more consumer products. There are many more places where you can invest your hard-earned cash to attain financial independence.

I am not an agent but let me help you know more about the financial market.

A. Stocks or equities – The stock market is where big corporations enlist themselves where they offer common shares for the public to invest in their operation or expansion.

1. You can find information through newspapers with business section or;
2. Through PSE's website where you will find all the information about Phil. Stock Exchange, updates and even a stock-trading game.They also have regular schedules on basic stock trading seminars.
3. Radio and television programs like ANC Business Channel.
4. Stockbrokers can be over-the-counter or electronic trading through commercial banks or their subsidiaries.

Also, It would be good to know the blue chip stocks.

B. Mutual Funds

You find NAVPS or net asset value per share through…

1. Business Mirror and Business Standard below the stock market report or through,
2. PSE Website click market and under it choose funds.
Asset management companies are managed by professional fund managers who invest shareholders’ money according to their choice depending on their risk appetite.

1. Stocks or equities through stock market or;
2. Bonds through peso, dollar, global, commercial bonds
3. Balanced fund is a mix of stocks and bonds

You will notice that asset management companies are subsidiaries of commercial banks and insurances. Investment is as low as P5,000.00.

C. Banks – Banks offer UITF (Unit Investment Trust Fund) which also give different choices for investors. They also have in-house insurance packages with investment products.

D. Insurance companies have many insurance packages with investment.
Your effort and discipline through savings aimed for financial independence is important to our economy. The Philippines is enjoying an “emerging market” status. It is your awareness that will empower you to make us finally reach that goal! Let’s e-m-e-r-g-e!!!!

Em-em, 
Herbal Gardener, MBA

Fish

Get The Fishy Out Of Your Fish With These!

9:08 PM



Herbs that minimize fish odor are:

Kuchai Leek 



This herb can be placed inside the gills for steaming. It’s good for marinade, sauce or topping.
Get your Kuchai Leek at Php60/seedling bag. 

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Oregano



This can be used as marinade.

Get your Oregano at Php60/seedling bag. 
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Tarragon



This can also be used as marinade.

Get your Tarragon at Php60/seedling bag. 
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Sources:

Healing Power of Water by Dr. Savitri Ramaiah c 2009. Sterling Publishers Pvt,Ltd, New Delhi
Healthy Healing An Alternative Healing Reference by Linda Rector-Page c 1992 by Linda Rector Page Published by Healthy Healing Publication 9th Edition
Herbal Plants and Remedies Philippine Copyright 2004 by Amos Books, Inc. 2007 Edition
The Juiceman’s Power of Juicing by Jay Kordick c 1992 by Jay Kordich
Encyclopedia Britannica 15th Edition

Internet:

http://www.sallybernstein.com/food/columns/gilbert/tarragon.htm