The W.K Kellogg Foundation is running a three year program specifically for the ‘Botanical Studies of Oriental Medicine’. “The Academy of Oriental Medicine (AOMA)” will also be participating in this program with ABC. There are fifteen other participants who would also be contributing to this program. The High Falls Gardens Fund in Barrington, MA is also collaborating in this program an s an associate grant receiver.

All these organizations collectively aim to educate the gardeners, students, and practitioners of oriental medicine to get to know where their herbs come from, how they are grown, and who grows them.

The “American Botanical Council (ABC)” and AOMA are working in collaboration on this project. ABC’s main objective for this innovative project is to provide science-based education along with the conventional information in order to promote the responsible use of herbal medicines.ABC and AOMA collectively intend to address different class of people including students, gardeners, researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, industry, and media.

A Chinese herbal garden has been envisaged by ABC and AOMA. With its existing expertise and skilled gardeners ABC finds it a better opportunity for students and gardeners who can learn the herb gardening from experts.

AOMA also offers an opportunity for its registrants who may be gardeners and students to work and lean in its “Herbal Lab“. AOMA and ABC have jointly constructed the raised beds in a specifically selected area which is surrounding the garden area in limestone. This garden has a unique design in the shape of a “Ba Gua”. During April last year, the ‘Herbal Lab’ students of AOMA and the gardeners of ABC transplanted the seedlings in this newly designed garden plot. They also replanted the seeds that didn’t come up in the greenhouse.

AOMA runs a nationally accredited program of study that helps students measuring their Master of Oriental Medicine degree.

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Medicinal Herbs Question: 1

For a south Texas beginner garden, what kind of plants/herbs would you suggest that are low maintenance and...

and thrive on little water? Can you suggest any wild plants with medicinal properties that are native to south texas.

Answer: 1.
For herbs the two easiest to grow are oregano and thyme..

For easy to grow and medicinal try bee-balm and lemon sage.

All of those are fast-growers and indestructible.
Answer: 2.
Junipers are my favorite. They are hardy and drought and cold tolerant.

Medicinal Herbs Question: 2

medicinal herb garden?

I am looking to grow some herbs for medical remedies. I only have a few pots to start with. I am already growing parsley, rosemary, basil, garlic, ginger and chives. They are all growing well. I am in zone 10. My question is: if could only grow 2-4 more herbs which ones should I choose?

Answer: 1.
First off please do tons of research on the herbs you plan to use as medicinal.
as for what you are growing
parsley also grown near roses makes them smell better
also used as a breath freshner and palatte cleanser
rosemary is a great energizing herb
great for aromatherapy
basil, overdose can cause abortion
but great to chew a leaf or two for a headache
Gartli great antioxidant as well as antibiotic
Ginger great for energy and stomache problems, used in
medicinals to combat bitterness of other herbs.
Chives have some of the same properties as other onion plants.

now as for my additions
Calendula, great for skin irritations and makes a good tea
chamomile, a calming herb, can also heal other plants when planted near them, such as trees and shrubs
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis This mildly anti-viral and expectorant herb makes an excellent tea to treat the common cold

These plants will add some great color with what you already have planted. They are useful and easy to grow.

I hope this helps
Answer: 2.
Chamomile should certainly be on the list, as well as mint. Lavender too.
Answer: 3.
make sure they are legal herbs! The road to hell is paved with good intentions! I know first hand!
Answer: 4.
peppermint and spearmint both are staples in my herbal medicines both work great in teas and food dishes also great for any tummy issues, also Marigold is one that is often overlooked it is great, make dried flowers into a poultice for stings and bites and rashes.
Answer: 5.
Echinacea is a useful herb and also very beautiful. You may also know it as purple coneflower.
I'm also fond of comfrey - it has many uses but it can also spread easily. Not sure if it would like growing in a pot.

Medicinal Herbs Question: 3

Does a complete herb list exist?

I am going to try to grow herbs at home and I am looking for herbs that are good for cooking, natural pestisides (such as peppermint oil), medicinal, teas ect. and I can't find a list of herbs and what they do can anyone tell me where I can start?

Answer: 1.
These sites might help get you started:

Holisticonline has an Herb Directory, Tonics & Remedies:
http://www.holisticonline.com/Herbal-Med...

Herbs properties and uses:
http://www.holisticbird.org/pages/mherbu...

Medicinal plants (click on each name for more info):
http://world.std.com/~krahe/html1.html

Cornell's Medicinal plant Index:
http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/medi...

Medicinal Plants: description and history of the medicinal uses:
http://www.piam.com/mms_garden/plants.ht...

HerbMed provides a list & info on Clinical Trials, Observational Studies/Case Reports, Traditional and Folk Use, Formulas & Blends ,Pharmacodynamics (not all open when you click on them ...but some do) Very Scientific & scholarly!
http://www.herbmed.org/herbs/herblist.ht...

Culinary Herbs (Basic herbs, freezing/drying):
http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/cul...

List of Culinary Herbs & Spices (click on each name for info on Description, Flavor & Aroma, Uses, History, Recipes & other links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_her...

Good luck! Hope this is helpful.
Answer: 2.
You're welcome! Good luck on growing your herbs & in your culinary pursuits :)

Medicinal Herbs Question: 4

How have you used your chocolate mint herb?

A little in my coffee is good. What other uses have you tried? Does it have any medicinal properties?

Answer: 1.
I've got a huge bush of Chocolate Mint! My son loves it on ice cream and in chocolate milk, I like it in coffee, tea and it makes a great garnish in chocolate martinis. It's even nice in ice water!
Answer: 2.
mint is good for the soul, and the sinus. Try it in hot sweet Tea

Medicinal Herbs Question: 5

Anybody have some good gardening tips for herb gardens?

I'm trying to grow lavender, chamomile, sage, mint, and basil. If anybody has any other plants that are good for homemade teas or anything with medicinal properties that would be alright to grow indoors I'd love that too.

Answer: 1.
cat nip is easy to grow and it makes a nice relaxing tea
Answer: 2.
Have a look at http://www.enjoyherbs.com ..... this site has a lot of Culinary Herbs