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Yunnan to build Industry Association to set up herbal plant

April 8, 2011 By lpinherb Leave a Comment

Article by jekky

April 26, 2008, planting Chinese herbal medicine association was set up in Yunnan Province, which is the Yunnan provincial government “develop the pharmaceutical industry” and achieve “traditional Chinese medicine modernization,” and strive to embody.Chinese herbal medicine is one of China’s national essence, it has a long history, and Yunnan, known as “Kingdom of Plants” reputation, so the cultivation of the herbs in a unique advantage. Data show that Yunnan has become the world’s most resource-rich areas have a Chinese herbal medicine, which has over 6559 kinds of Chinese herbal medicine resources. Reserves of wild herbs more than 900 million kilograms, of which more than one million kilograms to 96 species, from 100 thousand to 1 million kg of 191 species of medicinal plants home to 145 species of annual output of more than 2200 million kilograms of animal herbs (Tibetan) amounted to 440,000 kg. So rich and valuable resource of drugs has been the development of innovative drugs in Yunnan, form and varieties of drugs with independent intellectual property, and enhance the core of Yunnan Chinese herbal medicine modern industrial competitiveness, the world has laid a very favorable basis.In order to better unite the forces of Yunnan, the implementation of systematic research, standardized plant, standardized sales to grow herbs in Yunnan Province to expand the scale of Yunnan Province, Chinese herbal plant associations have come into being. Association of Chinese herbal medicine is growing in Yunnan Province Yunnan Science and Technology Association, a business unit in charge, the Yunnan provincial civil affairs unit of the Office for the administration to close around the “Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization Program,” to mobilize social forces, with mature technology, training and guidance farmers, will be the last scattered, blind gradually introduce intensive cultivation, technology, industrialization, in the maintenance of wildlife resources sustainable use, improve the overall quality of herbal materials, create a regional brand, and so that social resources and natural resources are combined effective reach the rural industrial structure adjustment, foster rural economic growth and new technology Jinwan Jia, and ultimately the purpose of turning around poor industry.Association of Yunnan Province will be planting herbs together social forces, planting grass for the implementation of systematic research, industrial development, scientific management, standardization process, create a healthy platform for the development of sales. Meanwhile, the Association of Yunnan Province will collect herbs growing domestic and international information, the introduction of new varieties, to explore and promote new technologies, timely feedback to the relevant leaders of the department’s new proposal of modernization of Chinese medicine.

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Container Gardening Should Include The Herbal Plant Scented Geraniums

April 8, 2011 By lpinherb Leave a Comment

Article by Mary Hanna

Planting an herbal garden that includes scented geraniums is not common to container gardening. Most gardeners think of scented geraniums as a floral plant, not an herbal plant but the species, called pelargonium, is an herb with many uses. This delightful herb has many different aromas and gorgeous colors to delight your senses. The scented geranium is best used in container gardening for two reasons. One, you can control the soil and moisture, and two you can bring it indoors when a frost is imminent.

The scented geranium was found in Africa in the 1600′s and shipped to England where it became most popular. The gardener of King Charles I grew a variety of scented geraniums in the royal greenhouse. The Victorians thought they were geraniums rather than an herbal plant but if you look at their asymmetrical leaves you can see the difference between scented geraniums and regular geraniums.

The scented geranium is truly a herbal plant for all seasons. It grows and has a lovely aroma throughout the spring and summer and when the chilly winds of autumn threaten this sturdy herbal plant will gladly co-exist inside with you. Nothing could be better when container gardening includes scented geranium with their exquisite flowers, lovely scented leaves, and sturdy characteristics for year round enjoyment of your senses.

True to their name scented geraniums come in a multitude of fragrances. Seemly, the favorite is the rose scented geranium but others are gaining popularity quickly. Some of the more robustly planted are the apple scented, peppermint scented, wood, like cedar or balsam, nutmeg and citronella (also know as the mosquito buster.) You can plant a whole container garden with this one type of plant and have a beautiful diversity. Their leaves alone will contrast interestingly to give you a spectacular container garden. The tiny smooth leaves of the nutmeg scented geranium, or Lady Mary, to the large musk scented leaves of the Lady Plymouth.

The rose scented geraniums are gaining popularity for calming and are increasingly used in mediation and for healing purposes. The plant truly releases a delicious rose scent when rubbed against or crushed. Just brush the leaves to release their scent or make a soothing rose geranium tea to help you relax.

There are many culinary uses for the scented geranium to delight your taste buds. Chop up the leaves and mix with your other favorite herbs such as chives or chervil or thyme to make interesting flavored butters or dips and spreads. A really clever way to use the leaves is to line a baking pan when making pies, puddings or cakes to impart a wonderful flavor to your desserts. Use them for desserts, syrups or custards for another unique flavor. You can even make flavored sugar by layer dry, fresh leaves with sugar. Let them sit a few days, remove the leaves and store the sugar in an air tight container. This can be used in teas, baking goods, or as a sugar scrub. They are delightful in baths and infused in water to rinse your hair.

The scented geranium is a great as a room freshener or added to potpourri. Try adding some to your vacuum bag or put them in a mesh bag and add them to your dryer for a new fresh scent for your clothes.

Scented geraniums are grown from cuttings taken from the mother plant. Cut three to four inches just above a leaf. Strip the lower leaves off and place in a rooting medium, such as a mix of sphagnum peat moss. Place your cutting in bright light and keep it moist. When roots have been established it is time to place it in your container garden. Make sure the soil is porous and fast draining.

When the scented geranium is indoors it is necessary to feed it once a week to ensure full leaf growth. Pinching back the plant not only encourages bushy growth but releases a delicious aroma into the air. Keep the soil evenly damp; do not over water them as this will kill them. They can come back from overly dry situations but not wet ones.

Now it is time to add this multi-talented plant to your container garden. Just one word of caution, once you get to know the scented geranium your herbal garden will never be without it.

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Health Information on the Cumin Herbal Plant

April 8, 2011 By lpinherb Leave a Comment

The cumin herbal plant (Cuminum cyminum) was one of the most commonly used spices in Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages. Native to upper Egypt, the cumin herbal plant is characterized by its slender stem and unique branches. Cumin has long been cultivated in Mediterranean countries as well as in Iran, China, India and Arabia.

The Cumin Herbal Plant

The name “cumin” is a derivative of the Persian city of Kerman. The Persian pronunciation was “Kermun”. This name evolved to “Kumun” and then to its present name, “cumin”, in European pronunciations.

The cumin herbal plant is a herbaceous perennial that is a part of the carrot family, Apiaceae. The plant rarely exceeds one foot in height. The cumin herbal plant has deep green leaves that are divided into long, narrow segments. In the Northern Hemisphere, the cumin herbal plant produces its small, rose-colored or white flower in stalked umbels with four to six rays during the months of June and July. Its flowers contain the seeds that are the commonly used herb referred to simply as “cumin.”

Today, the cumin herbal plant is grown commercially for use as a spice in Morocco, Egypt, India, Syria, Canada, the United States and Chile.

Cumin in History

The cumin herbal plant is mentioned in the Bible in the books of Isaiah and Matthew. The plant’s herbal healing properties have also been mentioned by figures such as Hippocrates and Dioscorides. In addition, Pliny wrote that the ancient Greeks grounded up the cumin herbal plant’s seeds to use as a medicine with bread and water or wine. These ancient Greeks noted that when cumin herbal seeds were smoked, they changed the pallor of the face, which is why Horace once exclaimed, “Ex sangue cuminum!” Some people think this is the reason the Greek believed that the plant was associated with Eros, the god of love.

Health Uses of Cumin

The cumin herbal plant is thought to be a stimulant with antispasmodic and carminative from properties. Herbalists used to tout that the cumin herbal plant has superior carminative properties (the ability to expel gas from the alimentary canal for colic relief) compared to fennel and caraway. However, many patients did not like cumin’s flavor so its use as a carminative is now mostly confined to veterinary practice.

The cumin herbal plant seeds contain fatty oil with resin, mucilage and gum, malates and albuminous matter. The film that covers the seeds contains tannin, which explains the plant’s historical use to prevent excessive flatulency caused by languid digestion. The cumin herbal plant has also been used as a treatment for colic and dyspeptic headache.

Sometimes the cumin herbal plant is mixed with other drugs to form a stimulating liniment for the treatment of wounds. It is applied like a plaster over wounds, stitches and a person’s side when there is pain present believed to be rooted in the sluggish congestion of the body’s indolent parts.

By Paul Ghossain
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