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Dill [Anethum graveolens] is in the Apiacae (formerly Umbelliferae) family. It may have originated in the Mediterranean area but is more widely used as a culinary herb in Northern Europe. Hence the origin of its common name dill from the Norse word "dilla" which means "to lull" as dill was traditionally used to induce sleep and relieve flatulance.
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Aloe [Aloe barbadensis] (syn. A.vera) is a member of the Liliaceae family and has been used to heal wounds from the days of Dioscorides around 2000 years ago. Rumour has it that Alexander the Great conquered Madagascar so that his army would have a good supply. Modern day use includes healing sunburn and burns from x-ray treatment of cancer. Fresh is best!
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Mullein [Verbascum thapsus] a furry grey leaved member of the Scrophulariaceae Family was used by Peter Rabbit's mother and many other mothers as a cough suppressant. One teaspoon of yellow mullein flowers per cup of boiling water did the trick!
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Plantain [Plantago major] from the Plantaginaceae family is one of 200 species and one of the 9 sacred herbs of the ancient Saxons. It appeared along the well trodden paths of early Christians seeking Christ and later for the North American Indians it seemed to follow white settlers wherever they went. One use was to relieve stings and bites.
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