I love Melissa herb. It is a gentle healer of the nervous system. The plant called me to use it when I was in my teens and was battling with teen stress and anxiety, and helps ease tension associated with uncertainty. A Summary of the uses of the herb include: *The volatile oils calm the […]
Most people who I tell I am an ethnobotanist look at me funny and say what is that!? Yet ethnobotany-the study of the relationship between people and plants affects our lives minute to minute. From the food we eat, to the beverages we drink, incenses and essential oils we use to relax – all come […]
ORIGIN : Africa GROWTH Multi stemmed perennial shrub up to two metres high. From seed sown in spring in well-drained soil. Can also be grown from soft-wood cuttings taken in spring when new shoots develop. Cold tolerant. PARTS USED: Leaves MEDICINAL USES Infusions (tea) or decoctions of the fresh or dried leaves, with honey, are […]