#healinggardens

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Juniper berries can have many health benefits from improving kidney filtration to helping treat arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Learn more about the history of using Juniper berries and its health benefits on my blog: http://ow.ly/O5GZ309BE63

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The Edible Garden, The Living Pharmacy

(This text was initially broadcast in Spanish on the Grupo Imagen Radio on February 19, 2013.)

By Rodrigo Pantoja

We are currently experiencing a period of environmental degradation marked by significant challenges, including climate change, rapid biodiversity loss, desertification, and natural resource depletion. These issues point to the need for lifestyle changes to be more sustainable. In light of this reality, small-scale actions can have a substantial impact. One such strategy is the establishment of home gardens for culinary and medicinal purposes, which has proven to be both accessible and impactful. These spaces offer more than just healthy food; they facilitate reconnection with natural cycles and the immediate environment.

The home garden is not a modern invention. Throughout history, it has played a role in many cultures as a means of achieving subsistence, health, and beauty. The Aztec emperors' gardens in Chapultepec and Iztapalapa, as exemplified by the Spanish conquistadors, are renowned for their complexity, design, and biodiversity. During the Industrial Revolution in Europe, urban gardens played a pivotal role in supporting the nutrition of working-class families who migrated to cities. In countries such as Canada, Japan, and the United States, home gardens are widely recognized as integral components of households. Garden spaces serve as sources of food and as educational, therapeutic, and recreational spaces, particularly for children who have become disconnected from nature.

The current global population of over 8 billion people has put a significant strain on food systems. In response, industrial agriculture has increased its use of agrochemicals, synthetic fertilizers, and growth hormones. These practices pose significant health and environmental risks. For instance, Mexican soccer players were disciplined for consuming meat contaminated with clenbuterol, a banned substance.

Due to these concerns, organic food—grown without pesticides or artificial additives—has gained significant popularity. However, its high cost makes it an unviable option for many. Paradoxically, healthy eating has become a privilege. Consequently, there has been an increase in the number of people cultivating their own produce at home. This initiative is driven by two key objectives: to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals and to cultivate food self-sufficiency.

The traditional concept of a garden as an exclusively aesthetic space can be reimagined as a functional, productive environment. Gardens can serve a dual purpose, offering both aesthetic value and practical benefits. They can provide vegetables, medicinal herbs, and aromatic plants, contributing to both aesthetic appeal and functional sustainability. This transformation provides nutritional and therapeutic benefits, redefining the value of domestic outdoor spaces as living ecosystems rather than mere visual adornments.

Mexico has a long tradition of herbal medicine deeply rooted in indigenous knowledge, that has contributed to the resilience and well-being of communities for centuries. Unfortunately, much of this expertise is being lost. In today's world, many individuals place significant reliance on pharmaceutical drugs. However, it is important to note that many active pharmaceutical ingredients used in modern medicine are derived from plants. The overuse and misuse of synthetic drugs has raised new health and environmental concerns.

If you have a garden, patio, or rooftop, you can start your own green pharmacy. The following species are recommended for their therapeutic value:

The following herbs are recommended: basil, chicalote (Mexican prickly poppy), dandelion, mullein, spearmint, fennel, lavender, chamomile, peppermint, rosemary, rue, sage, and thyme.

For instance:

Basil has been shown to have a variety of health benefits, including the relief of throat irritation, headaches, indigestion, and hair loss. It has also been found to be effective in expelling intestinal parasites.

 

Chicalote is a well-known remedy with a long history of use. It is renowned for its analgesic properties and has been employed to address a wide range of health concerns, including intense pain, inflammation, colds, and fever.

Dandelion is a rich source of vitamins B and C, inulin, and potassium. It is particularly beneficial for individuals with a predisposition to diabetes, liver conditions, ulcers, and gallstones..

Cultivating a backyard orchard and medicinal garden is more than an ecological gesture or passing trend; it's a conscious act of transformation and reconnection with the essentials. In times of uncertainty, returning to the earth may be the most pragmatic path to health, autonomy, and environmental balance.

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🌱Healing Gardens: Cultivating Herbal Remedies at Home!🪴

Herbal Garden Remedies: Growing Medicinal Plants at Home!

Introduction In earlier days our elders used to grow their own food. They were growing vegetables and fruits to meet their needs. They also

🌿 Dive into the world of herbal remedies! Learn how to grow medicinal plants at home and harness their healing powers for natural health care. 🌱

[doug-peabody]

Lynn Union Hospital - Healing Garden - Lynn, Massachusetts . . . #healinggarden #healinggardens #healinggardensofinstagram #hospitals #hospital #hospitalsofinstagram #lynnunionhospital #lynn #lynnma #massachusetts #ma #newengland #unfiltered (at Union Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWZ3Xi8LjJ7/?utm_medium=tumblr

[villagewellness]

The beginning of late summer. What an amazing time of year in the garden! 🌻 Do you have a garden this year? If so Pretty please send me a pic so I can share it with the village. #ittakesavillage #healinggardens #anxietyrelief #relax #sunflower #bumblebee https://www.instagram.com/p/CDbZ3vCjjrW/?igshid=eobl419wmek1

[parizziblog]

Repost by @_reposta ——— . . . Laurel Maze at Glendurgan Gardens, Cornwall, England . The Laurel Maze at Glendurgan Gardens was created by the Fox family more than 180 years ago. With 12 children (!!!), the Foxes were in need of entertainment that could withstand their brood! The maze's shape is designed to mimic a serpent, lazily curled in the grass. . Carefully planned and laid out, the Glendurgan gardens have withstood the test of time— and of many feet, young and old, large and small, which have spent countless hours there. . Visitors, however, should be warned that the maze is made of laurel cherry, a highly poisonous shrub, if ingested ! . . . . . . . . Source/Credit/Image: Nationaltrust.org.uk, Cornwallonline.com, Bob Crist @ Corbis Images . #GardensforMilitaryHeroes #GardensforPTSD #HealingGardens #GlendurganGardens #PTSD #PTSDrelief #CornwallGardens #savoygardens #savoyhomesandgardens (em Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-uy1lYhJBL/?igshid=zf4omuzg4tvc

[cargren]

This is where I spend most Sunday's and Tuesday's each week in the Artisan's shop in the ByWard Market Building in Ottawa. When I am not there my fused glass pieces are waiting to be gifted or pick up a greeting card or other handmade in Canada by any of the various artists in the collective. #handmadeincanada🇨🇦 #bywardmarket #originalartwork #diversity @silkylynne @mikaartstudio @sunshinenlemons @kooseeslinda @shimmeringwaterwoman @handmadecardsbyca @cagrenier #handpaintedsilk #funkyjewelry #healinggardens #stainedglassart #handmadegreetingcards #indigeniousart 3dreamcatchers #carvings #originalpaintingsbyartist #touristdestinationottawa #ottawa #bywardmarketsquare #bywardmarketottawa (at ByWard Market)

[cargardens]

Work in progress. A memorial garden to remember those lost in the Fastnet race. #fastnet #fastnetrock #memorial #sailing #tragicloss #healinggardens (at Holy Trinity Church, Cowes)