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Herbal Blessings from The Practical Herbalists,

Sue Sierralupe,
Candace Hunter
& Patrick Hunter

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Introducing the 2011 Healing Herbs Wall Calendar

healingherbs2011The Healing Herbs 2011 wall calendar pairs useful and informative herbal text with sixteenth-century woodcuts published by Italian physician Pierandrea Mattioli which have been colorized in a modernized retro style. Herbs have been in use by the traditional healer for untold generations, in all cultures and climates. The herbalist's medicine cabinet is filled with plants with complex histories and fascinating personalities. This calendar features a different herb each month with an overview of its valuable properties. Reintroduce yourself to these reliable old friends just waiting for you outside your front door while supporting our very own Sue Sierralupe, author of Healing Herbs 2011 wall calendar and Practical Herbalist. You can purchase it here at Amazon.com.

 
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Tips for Using Herbs

Practical Herbalist Tip #14

Sprinkle grated nutmeg into yogurt for a delicious medicinal treat to sooth a grumbling stomach.