BBC: Grow Your Own Drugs – Exotic Plants
Apr 23
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open source video, online video platform, video solution 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.
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September 1, 2010 (1:58) Can Guyabano Cure Cancer? hi jen, i think it would be better to use the fresh leaves.
August 30, 2010 (1:18) Can Guyabano Cure Cancer? i'm just asking .. what kind of guyabano leaves wiil i use for making a tea ?? is it dried or the fresh one ??
August 20, 2010 (12:40) Yellow Ginger Feature in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho We are selling luyang dilaw powder ( turmeric powder) and luyang dilaw chips. Please contact me at 0918 6199689 if interested.
August 18, 2010 (1:16) Simple Joys of Harvesting hi jules, sure. we will grow a new batch.
August 17, 2010 (9:00) Simple Joys of Harvesting Pahingi naman ng pipino sa next harvest nyo! :)
August 4, 2010 (4:34) Drying Kamias for Future Use hi gil, I am not sure what you mean by kamias extract. Do you mean the juice? We sometimes use the juice as a souring ingredient in homecooking. We have stocks of it and I think they can last for a long time just like vinegar.
August 4, 2010 (4:30) Hydroponics in Bulusan, Sorsogon hi jose, thank you for the appreciation but I give equal credit to Mang Fernando for generously sharing how he does hydroponics.
August 4, 2010 (4:26) Caretaker hi vidar, Sorry but I am more of a hobby farmer for now. I know some agri-companies though that you can approach to help you in your thesis.