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Saffron adopted through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program

The American Botanical Council has announced the adoption of saffron (Crocus sativus) through its Adopt-an-Herb program. These are notes about saffron and its traditional medicinal uses that the new sponsor is helping ABC continue to make available online in its HerbMedPro dat...

07 Apr '20 | Herbal Medicine | USA

How to get along when staying at home

Advice to stay at home has caused millions of people to change their daily routines in recent weeks. There are many articles about how to deal with boredom, frustration, worry and the social requirements of getting along with others in a confined area. Here are some brief sugg...

31 Mar '20 | Mental Health | At Home

Featured product of the day:

Botany in 8 Lessons #Ad

by Ellen Johnston McHenry

Intended for students aged 8-14, this features colourful diagrams with uncomplicated definitions, descriptions and explanations. Anyone whose interest in biology came later in life, perhaps via study of human or animal physiology, and would like to catch-up knowledge of the plant world incl. plant cells and processes might also appreciate this book.

This week features books about botany.

Nature Notes for April

In England the common name for the genus of perennial bulbous plants known as Muscari is grape hyacinth, not to be confused with the larger flowering genus Hyacinthus (hyacinth).

Originally from central and southern Europe, north Africa and Asia, they can now be seen in North America and elsewhere. As well as occuring woodlands they are often cultivated in gardens and containers.

Learn about Evening Primrose Oil

one of the many carrier oils used for massage

If it's your birthday today ...

... you were probably* born under the sign of Aries, often referred to and depicted as the ram, or represented symbolically.

Crystals and gemstones associated with this sign include blue kyanite, citrine and red aventurine.

Aquarians are often considered impulsive and action-oriented. They like to get going and get things done. When particularly determined they can seem excessively outspoken.

Angel Thought for 5th April:

Archangel Jeremiel is associated with clairvoyance and support of those seeking or experiencing so-called second sight.

An 'Angel Thought' appears here every day.

See also the pages about Angels and Archangels.
There are many names of archangels, some being due to spelling variations.


Today's Study Tip:

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