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A vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in tiny amounts by an organism. A compound is called a vitamin when it cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by an organism, and must be obtained from the diet. Thus, the term is conditional both on the circumstances and the particular organism. For example, ascorbic acid functions as vitamin C for some animals but not others, and vitamins D and K are required in the human diet only in certain circumstances.

Vitamins are classified by their biological and chemical activity, not their structure. Thus, each "vitamin" actually refers to a number of vitamer compounds, which form a set of distinct chemical compounds that show the biological activity of a particular vitamin. Such a set of chemicals are grouped under an alphabetized vitamin "generic descriptor" title, such as "vitamin A," which (for example) includes retinal, retinol, and many carotenoids. Vitamers are often inter-convertible in the body. The term vitamin does not include other essential nutrients such as dietary minerals, essential fatty acids, or essential amino acids, nor does it encompass the large number of other nutrients that promote health but are otherwise required less often.

Friday, July 11, 2008

The Herb Agrimony

Agrimony - Agrimonia eupatoria

(church steeples, Cockeburr, Cocklebur, Garclive, Philanthropos,
Sticklewort, nitrogen word)

Cultivation - work of this herb is a sunny location and in the soil has good drainage. This plant does not like wet Fae in all.

Propagation - The seeds of this plant is in the autumn after the ridges are now very dry. The resulting seeds will be sown in Spring.

Flowers - in Spring.

Harvest - This plant is harvested when it flowering.

USES

medicinal plants

Internal - Agrimony was internally , by age groups will take the following steps: colitis, food allergies, diarrhea, gall stones, liver cirrhosis, Murren system, urinary incontinence, cystitis and Rheumatism

External - This herb has been used externally to treat such conditions such as sore throat, conjunctivitis, hemorrhoids, minor injuries and chronic skin conditions

** WARNING: Do not use this herb in the treatment of stress related constipation **

Culinary

Flowers in herbal teas. This herb has always been in herbal medicine for a reason. Its taste is not in the best tea-tasting in world.

Magical

Thought aged, witches and other magical beings have this herb in both protection and negativity magic

FOLKLORE AND HISTORY Agrimony

The herb has a very varied and colorful history. The herb was originally named after Mithridates Eupator. He was a king of Pontus, and a famous herbalist.

It is said that Agrimony is in a position to protect against goblins, evil and poison. It is unclear how effective but they were protective mechanisms. I am yet to meet a troll is willing to consider one of these was also applications.

It of people to break fields, and to send the hex back to the person from where they came from. It is not known how Agrimony was used in this way. The triple rule should deterrence enough to fool all, is tempted to try this on other people. In the past, but many have ignored this rule and attempts anyhow.

It it has been said that by putting Agrimony under your pillow, you can sleep, as if you were dead. This can be a very tempting idea, if you suffer from insomnia. However, it is very unwise to try this treatment, no matter how little need a closed eye you are. That is, unless you have someone very reliable and ready to hand in the situation, remove the herbs from under your pillow, because you will not awaken until the cabbage is removed.

Sources:

The completely new Herbal by Richard Mabey (ISBN 0140126821) Published
by Penguin

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham (
ISBN 0875421229) Published by Llewellyn Publications

The New Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of herbs and their use by
Deni Bown ( ISBN 0751333867) Published by DK

Disclaimer: This is for reference guide. Herbs can be used effectively for light
complaints, but medical advice should be consulted first rule
large illnesses.

 

Rachel Tsoumbakos - Mother, Writer, Gardener My other home on the web is: http://www.thebarefootgardener.blogspot.com

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