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open source video, online video platform, video streaming, video solutions Although his natural remedies for everyday minor ailments frequently use plants that we would consider to be exotic, many of these will grow really well in our own back gardens.

James shows us how to use lemongrass in an insect repellent spray, transform olive leaves into a pampering face mask, make a soothing burns treatment from aloe vera and chamomile and, perhaps most surprisingly of all, reveals that, not only can you grow tea bushes in this country, you can also turn them into a zingy mouthwash to help fight plaque and freshen breath.

open source video, online video platform, video streaming, video solutions James Wong focuses on what he considers the unsung heroes of the plant world – roots. Using valerian, ginger and marshmallow he creates tasty treats to help combat stress, soothe coughs and relieve nausea and reveals the traditional uses of echinacea to fight off infection.

open source video, online video platform, video streaming, video solutions Most people use herbs to give food a bit of extra taste and flavour, but in this episode, ethnobotanist James Wong explores their more traditional use in helping treat a range of minor everyday ailments, from cold sores and insect bites to bad breath. Sufferers try them out to see if these natural remedies help relieve their symptoms.

James also uses peppermint to whip up a fragrant homemade body scrub.

The comics starts with questions to serve as GUIDE TO CONSCIENTIOUS FARMING:

What happens to the land?
What happens to the food it produces?
What happens to the people who eat it?
What will eventually happen to the communities?

The publication explains to farmers the Difference Between Chemical and Organic Farming, Crop Differences Between Chemical Farming and Organic Farming, Health and Social Differences, Economic Differences and the Myths and Realities of Organic Farming. This comics also serves as an educational material to promote the benefits of organic farming compared to the synthetic chemical-based farming. The publication was supported by the Australian Government (AusAID) and the Foundation for Sustainable Society Inc.

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open source video, online video platform, video streaming, video solutions Third episode of the six-part series exploring plant-based natural remedies and beauty treatments.

Ethnobotanist James Wong focuses on trees. His recipes for natural tree remedies include a soothing gel for varicose veins made from conkers, a fragrant cologne made from pine, a lotion to tackle head lice and a traditional tea which could help improve memory function.

In the second episode of this six-part series exploring plant-based natural remedies and beauty treatments, ethnobotanist James Wong turns the spotlight on flowers.

He reveals the historical use of marigolds, violas and elderflowers as ways to help relieve the symptoms of everyday ailments such as sore throats, acne and eczema. Sufferers of each of these, who are keen to find a natural solution to their health problems, try out James’s remedies.

open source video, online video platform, video streaming, video solutions I like watching videos that are related to growing plants the natural way and using the plants to improve our overall well-being. I am sure that we can learn a thing or two from all of these. Who knows we may need the knowledge someday.

Grow Your Own Drugs is a British television documentary series, first broadcast on BBC Two, exploring the many remedies which can be provided by plants. James Wong, an ethnobotanist, presents the series and takes the view that people should start making their own remedies in order to save money and feel healthier plus providing simple remedies to everyday ailments. Wong tries out his remedies on members of the public in order to demonstrate the beneficial effects of natural remedies, adding appropriate safety warnings. He is careful to stress that viewers should always seek medical advice before trying natural medicines, and in discussing the outcomes of treatment always states “It’s not a clinical trial…” and acknowledges that results might be attributed to a placebo effect. (reposted from WikiPedia)

In this episode, James reveals that there is more to some fruit than just the nutritional value. He uses figs to relieve constipation, hops for a good night’s sleep, turns kiwis and papayas into a soothing face mask and uses goji berries in a soup that could help feed a cold – and all from things that might be found in any fruit bowl.