Category: Homa Herbal Corner

     In this edition we would like to offer herb suggestions for different digestive problems. These teas can be prepared by adding 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of boiled water, add a pinch of Agnihotra ash, and allow to steep for 10-15 minutes before drinking. Continue reading “Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Digestive Herbs”

In times when our energy needs a little push, borage is wonderful for uplifting the spirits, among many other great properties. An annual that grows in any soil 60-90cm high, preferring a sunny location. It is easy to grow from seed directly in the garden in spring or autumn and will grow in all types of soil. Borage self-seeds and can become quite invasive so may need controlling. Continue reading “Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Borage”

As we approach the festive season and the solstice, traditionally a time of celebration and high energies, we’d like to write about Tulsi. Continue reading “Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Tulsi”

Previously we have been focusing on medicinal herbs that are easy to grow and common worldwide. This time we would like to write about Lemon Balm and Peppermint. Both plants can easily be grown in garden beds or in pots on a balcony or windowsill, and when grown in a Homa atmosphere they have even greater medicinal properties and aroma. Only the leaves and stems are used medicinally. Continue reading “Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Lemon Balm & Peppermint”

Calendula is a popular plant found in many herbal and decorative gardens for its joyful orange or yellow flowers and multiple medicinal uses. It is also known as Pot Marigold, but it should not be confused with another Marigold of the Tagetes family, which also has orange flowers and is popular in India and the Americas. Continue reading “Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Calendula”

In this edition, we would like to share with you two popular, highly aromatic Mediterranean herbs -Sage and Rosemary. Although they are well known culinary herbs, they have also been used for thousands of years as medicine. All culinary herbs have greater medicinal properties when grown in a Homa atmosphere. If it’s not possible to get Homa grown herbs, then next best is to use quality organic herbs that have good colour and aroma. Continue reading “Asia and Rory’s Homa Herbal Corner – Sage and Rosemary”

This month we would like to focus on the versatile herb Chamomile. There are two varieties of this popular herb – German (Matricaria chamomilla) which grows to 60 cm high, and the lower growing and spreading Roman variety (Chamaemelum nobile). The flowers of both varieties have a similar action and are used medicinally.
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