Loudoun County Master Gardeners

Herb Gardens -- At Risk/To Watch Herbs                                                  Back

To highlight those medicinal plants over harvested or in such high demand that species populations are threatened.  The  mission “is to introduce medicinal plants considered “At Risk” or “To Watch” determined by United Plant Savers, a grass roots organization dedicated to preserving medicinal plant species around the globe. Plants will be noted as such on the ID cards in the hopes of raising awareness of our interdependence on the plant world for food, medicine, healing, and for the removing of noxious gases in air and soil and water”.

Some plants included are Turmeric, Black Cohosh, Purple Echinacea and Stone Root. Click here for the garden flyer: At Risk Herb Flyer

 

In the past we have showcased Culinary Herbs and Medicinal Herbs (see below)

The Culinary herbs are a variety of herbs such as basils, oregano, thyme, and sage.  The medicinal herbs feature many herbs used for medicinal purposes such as Angelica,  an herb used in treatments for ailments ranging from coughs to flatulence!  This garden is framed by two large fig trees.  

Thyme

Minuete Basil

Culinary Herb bed with lovage as the centerpiece.

Feverfew in the Medicinal Herbal bed.

Medicinal herbs with drying arbor

Sunset Hyssop

Culinary Herb garden include:

Prostrate Rosemary Parsley Papaloquilite Basils, several types
Marjoram Rosemary ARP Curly and Garlic Chives Sage
Chocolate Mint French Tarragon Chervil Golden Sage
Variegated Oregano Lovage Sweet Curry Savory, Winter and Summer
Oregano Cilantro – three types Garlic Thyme, several types
Medicinal Herbs and their Uses

Herb

Uses

Brown Turkey Fig Applications to gout, leperous sores
Basil Reduces blood sugar levels, antispasmodic, lowers blood pressure
Germander Treatment for gout, uterine obstructions, jaundice, digestion.
Volcano Sage Cold, flu fighter as induces sweating.  Remedy for sore throat.
St Johns Wort Repair nerve damage and reduces pain and inflammation.  Reduces pain of menstrual cramps, sciatica and arthritis
Catmint/Catnip Calming tea, good for indigestion.
Thyme Treats coughs and congestion
Chamomile Eases digestion, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial.  Good for digestive disorders and nervous tension.
Echinacea Treats cold, flu, boosts immune system
Curry Improve functioning of stomach and digestion.
Dill Aids in digestion, good for stomach, flatulence, and breast milk.
Feverfew Prevents migraine, reduces platelet clotting.
Lady Bedstraw Used in gravel, stone and urinary diseases.
Sunset Hyssop Calming tonic, anti-spasmodic, sedative, used for congestion
Anis Hyssop Calming tonic, anti-spasmodic, sedative, used for congestion
Santolina Used mostly for décor, used to be used as a medicinal herb.  Does work as a moth repellant.
Angelica Reduces muscular spasms in asthma and bronchitis.
Sweet Annie (Artesmesia Annue) Anti-inflammatory. Used for elimination of worms.
Valerian Decreases muscular spasms, helps relieve stress and nervous tension.  Helps with restful sleep
Oregano Loosens mucus and helps relieve congestion
Horehound Remedy for colds, dyspepsia, and expulsion of worms
Curry Improve functioning of stomach and aid digestion
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