Herbal walk focuses on 19th century medical remedies

During the 19th century, a doctor in southern Oconee County was well known for his medical treatments using remedies that he gleaned from slaves newly arrived from Africa and the native Indians who lived on the land for centuries.

Blue moves

For centuries, lavender has been used for domestic purposes in soaps, teas, herbal remedies, bath water and even in cooking.

Garden Briefs: May 12, 2012

Herbals topic Herbal Plants is the program for the meeting of the Florida Native Plant Society. The local Sea Oats chapter meets at 7 p.m., Tuesday, at the St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South.

Herbal tonic in woods

A MAGICAL evening is in store for nature lovers wanting to revitalise their spirits.

A home for Khasi healer

"The treatment at Kharduit's herbal clinic is a very effective one. A few years ago, I had a serious fracture in one of my legs which posed a problem to my mobility. Landing at the clinic was a blessing, as within a month's time, I was back to normal thanks to the herbal medicinal plants of Kharduit," J.H. Lyngdoh, one of the patients who was treated at Kharduit's nursing home, said.