mindperformer Posted November 25, 2012 yes, I also can't stand the taste, so I always took it in capsules another thing, Stillman, you wrote "Epazote Gardener" ;-)... the taste of this spice is also assessed ambivalent, I like it to mexican dishes but I also use it often against pests grind the fresh leaves and put them in water for 2-3 days, filtrate and spray it on the plants, very effective- especially with anise 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 25, 2012 I have Epazote growing all over the place at my house its good in beans and rice dishes smells like Kerosene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted November 26, 2012 yes it grows invasive- even in pots when the many seeds fall off, I like the Kerosene smell with the fruity notes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted December 1, 2012 a lemon myrtle- leaf (Backhousia citriodora) 24-fold: the smell is often described as antidepressant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted December 1, 2012 this is a leaf from the Thai-plant Murdannia loriformis, which acts antioxidant, immune stimulating, liver tonic, analgesic, against chronic bronchitis, detoxifying and has strong tumor inhibiting properties, for which it is mainly used. The herb is very expensive, but plants are obtainable cheaply and it can be easily grown. ...its a paragon for the beauty of the stomata 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted December 1, 2012 this are parts the very small flower of Gotu Kola (Hydrocotyle asiatica syn. Centella a.)- 24-fold: The herb has similar actions as Bacopa monnieri http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centella_asiatica Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage Gardener Posted December 2, 2012 I'm seriously thinking about putting a quarter acre of German chamomile in late summer early autumn, probably in conjuncture with a few other tea herbs. Who wants to come up to QLD for a seasonal herb picking "holiday". lol. They really are a pain in the arse to pic. http://www.nwbotanic...ri/chamgerm.htm Make the harvest a game for the girls mate! Good link BTW... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted February 14, 2013 to continue this http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=32903&page=3&hl=%2Bhibiscus+%2Bacetosella#entry394996 more on my favourite sour plant: Hibiscus acetosella, an african Hibiscus with sour leaves (not flowers) and a small oxalic acid content. The leaves are also very decorative with their red colour. 24-fold: 55-fold: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert&Ernie Posted February 14, 2013 Is there any way of making herbal tea taste nicer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted February 14, 2013 lemon juice and honey, or rosella help but some are just nasty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazonian Posted February 14, 2013 Is there any way of making herbal tea taste nicer? Yeah, just keep trying them until you find one that you do like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planthelper Posted February 14, 2013 i blend them with other teas, to improofe the taste and aswell, the effect. lemon might aswell help to get more activas out of the herbs in question, because many activas are more soluble in acids. some herbs get better, when you use them the 2nd or 3rd time in a cuppa. often, i put the lemon or lime into the pot or (pre heated) cuppa, than the herb, and just a little bit of hot water, so it's a stronger acid, and than after a while top up with more water. herbal teas are great, most of them, i drink even without any sugar or honey, something which is impossible for me with tea. but if you talk about those lung cleansing teas, than forget it, they ARE nothing else but disgusting. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
