Everlasting Gardener’s
Improving Your Herb Know-How

Publisher: Joanie Lapic      Volume Number 2      Issue Number 6      Date: March 15, 2009


“Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth
. . . And to . . . Everything that has the breath of life in it I give
every green plant for food.’”                    Gen.1: 29,30
 


If you have questions about any information in these articles, or if you
need any supplies or products, please contact
Joanie Lapic, Everlasting Gardener
Phone -- 724-846-4787
e-mail -- joanie@everlastinggardener.com
Following this link to my website may also help you find what you are looking for:
http://www.everlastinggardener.net
 


IN THIS ISSUE:

~ Herb Highlight  NETTLES
~ Herbal Terms
~ Upcoming Appearance and Classes
~ March Special
~ Special Drawing
~ Inspiration
 

 

Herbal Highlight

NETTLES
Urtica dioica

 Also known as Stinging nettles, this perennial plant is useful for anemia, detoxification, rashes, arthritis, prostate enlargement, hay fever, asthma, brittle hair and edema.

Of particular interest this time of year is Nettle’s ability to fight off allergy symptoms by boosting the immune system.

The plant contains alkaloids which reduce uric acid, helping to allay gout and rheumatism symptoms.

Nettles is very nutritive and high in minerals. The leaves contain lots of iron and chlorophyll, and the roots contain high amounts of potassium.

The plant is used in the form of: capsule, tea salve and tincture.

There are no known side effects.

Generally, the root is used for the prostate, the above-ground parts for all other conditions.
Joanie will have the plants available in the spring:
Nettles is available in the HistaBlock formula (in capsules), at:
http://mynsp.com/everlastinggardener

 

Some information taken from “Prescription for Natural Cures” by Balch and Stengler, and from “Today’s Herbal Health”, by Tenney
 


HERBAL TERMS

Sometimes we need a reminder of the terms which tell the action of herbs.
Perhaps this will be of help to you when you refer to works on herbal medicine.
This is by no means a complete list.

Adaptogen: Helps the body adapt to stress, whether it is physical, mental oremotional. Supports energy levels, and, often, adrenal gland function.
Many times it is called a “tonic”. Ginseng is a great example.
Analgesic: Pain reliever, also called anodyne. Example – White Willow.
Antioxidant: Prevents damage to cells by free radicals. Good antioxidants are Ginkgo, Hawthorne Berry, Milk Thistle, Thyme and Oregano.
Antipyretic: reduces fever. Example – Yarrow

More to come…
(some information from “Prescription for Natural Cures”, by Balch and Stengler)
 


Act 48 Continuing Professional Education Courses --

Joanie is offering classes for educators, for their Act 48 credits.
Each of Joanie’s courses gives ONE Credit.
Pennsylvania teachers receive credits no matter through
which IU they take their courses
The following  course is offered through the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit:

---   Plant Essences of the World
THIS IS JOANIE’S AROMATHERAPY COURSE

Saturdays, March 28 and April 4

Please follow this link for registration and other details:
(All of the courses on this BVIU website are listed in alphabetical order.)
https://www.edulinkinc.com/IU27REGISTRATION/Default.aspx?tabid=25&mid=
362&ctl=CourseScheduleListPublic&Semester=&CourseType=&StartDate=&EndDate=&CORW=

All questions or concerns should be directed to Cristine Wagner at
(724) 774-7800 ext. 3010 or via email at clw@bviu.org
 


March ‘Mad Hatter’ HighTea + Aromatherapy Class

Sat., March 21 at 1 pm.

For information about Joanie’s other classes, please visit the website:
 http://everlastinggardener.net/classes_by_joanie_lapic.htm
 


New Herbs for YOUR Garden

 Let’s think about herb plants, the ones you’d like to grow this summer and the delicious and healing things you might do with them.

You are welcome to attend Joanie’s class
Saturday, April 18, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
$15.00 per person.

Joanie needs your registration deposit of at least $7.50 before April 17, 2009.
Please send to: Joanie Lapic, 888 Tulip Dr., New Brighton, PA  15066
~ We will do a complete study of the needs of herb plants, best places to grow them, etc.
~ Learn which herbs suit your needs (culinary, medicinal, scent, etc.).
~ Receive printed information and
~ 15% OFF any herb plants you wish to purchase.

You might want to browse through Joanie’s herb plants for sale, to find the ones you want to pick up at the class.

http://everlastinggardener.net/herb_plants_for_sale_at_everlast.htm

 


MARCH SPECIAL

A Health Profile is one of the many services that Joanie provides to you, enabling you to take your health into your own hands, and be responsible for your wellbeing.

The Health profile is regularly $40.00 at Joanie’s office, for an hour session.

MARCH, 2009, SPECIAL…
Option 1 -- Receive $7.00 off your Health Profile, when you are seen by Joanie IN HER OFFICE any time during March, 2009.

Option 2 -- Joanie will TRAVEL TO YOU, for the regular $40.00 per hour, at no additional fee for her travel cost and time, during March, 2009, when she meets with you within 15 miles of Joanie’s office. If you live or work outside of the 15 miles from Joanie‘s office, you will be asked to help with her travel cost and time, by contributing $.50 per mile after the first 15 miles.

ADDED BONUS with any Health Profile session - you will be given an Aromatherapy sampling, AT NO EXTRA COST, to determine which essential oils enhance your wellbeing.

If the weather is not good on your appointment date, you have the option to re-schedule for an appointment in April, 2009, and receive the same SPECIAL pricing.

A Health Profile eliminates expensive and/or time-consuming trial-and-error experimenting with what you feel you may need to improve your health.

At the end of your session with Joanie, you receive specific, personalized suggestions.
A Health Profile is a study of you - your nutrition, daily living habits, etc. – and includes an Iridology session.

It takes about an hour.
For info on Iridology, please see:
 http://everlastinggardener.net/iridology.htm


Joanie is a 20 + years, trained and certified Herbalist. She is also certified in Aromatherapy, Iridology and Foot Reflexology, all natural healing methods.
 

Special Drawing

Many of the folks who met me at the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show participated in a Special Drawing. Each of the following 5 people will choose 2 each of Joanie’s Pocket Therapies (Calm, Breathe Free, Joint Restore, Cool Flashes, Memory) - 
Peggy S., Sarena H., Karla M., Derratta F., Mike A.

Thank you ALL for stopping by to visit, sample my Pocket Therapies, and hear
About Herbs!

 


"A government big enough to give you everything you want,
is big enough to take away everything you have."
    Thomas Jefferson
 

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding.
In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6
 


HAPPY SPRING !