Welcome back to Farmacy Friday at Queen Creek Botanical Gardens! This week, we’re diving into a striking and fragrant medicinal herb that has been treasured across cultures for centuries—Angelica Root. With its tall, umbrella-shaped blooms and aromatic roots, Angelica is as beautiful as it is powerful. 🌿 What Is Angelica Root? Angelica (Angelica archangelica) is […]
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May
May
Welcome back to Farmacy Friday at Queen Creek Botanical Gardens, where we spotlight plants with powerful healing properties! This week, we’re celebrating a true hidden gem in the orchard—Mulberry. This fast-growing fruit tree not only thrives in Arizona’s climate, but its leaves and berries offer a treasure trove of health benefits. 🍇 What Is Mulberry? […]
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Apr
Apr
Feeling restless? This Farmacy Friday, we’re spotlighting valerian root, the go-to herb for sleep and stress relief. Known as nature’s tranquilizer, this powerful root has been used since ancient times to promote calm and improve sleep quality. Why Valerian Root Works Valerian contains compounds that increase GABA, a brain chemical that promotes relaxation. It’s often […]
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Apr
Apr
Welcome back to Farmacy Friday at Queen Creek Botanical Gardens! This week, we’re celebrating the mighty oregano—a tiny leaf with tremendous healing power. Often seen as just a pizza topping, oregano is actually one of nature’s most potent natural antibiotics and immune boosters. The Healing Herb: Oregano’s Medicinal Magic Oregano contains carvacrol and thymol, two […]
Discover the Healing Power of Echinacea Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), commonly known as purple coneflower, is a stunning perennial that offers both beauty and powerful medicinal benefits. Known for its vibrant purple petals and cone-shaped center, this resilient plant is a staple in herbal remedies and pollinator-friendly gardens. A Natural Immune Booster For centuries, echinacea has […]
Welcome to another Farmacy Friday! This week, we’re spotlighting Dill (Anethum graveolens), a delightful herb that not only adds flavor to your dishes but also offers a range of health benefits. A Culinary and Medicinal Gem Dill is a versatile herb that has been used for centuries in kitchens around the world. Its feathery leaves […]
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Jan
Jan
Bee Balm Farmacy Friday Farmacy Friday: Discover the Wonders of Bee Balm Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is a captivating herb that not only enhances the beauty of your garden but also plays a vital role in supporting our important pollinators. With its vibrant red, pink, and purple blooms, bee balm is a favorite among bees, […]
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Nov
Nov
Hibiscus sabdariffa, also known as Roselle or sour tea, is a tropical flowering plant known for its bright red calyces that are used in teas, jams, and traditional remedies. It’s widely appreciated for its tart flavor and various health benefits. The plant thrives in warm, tropical climates, making it an ideal addition to gardens in […]
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May
May
Summer has come and the sugarcane juice can help us to cool down the throat and body. Along with this, it also gives our body the strength to fight against many diseases (sugarcane juice boosts immunity). Despite being rich in sweetness, sugarcane does not have fat at all, so it can also become a part […]
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May
May
Nature has given us many kinds of beneficial fruits, with the help of which we can stay healthy. Goji Berry is a Chinese fruit with medicinal properties that China has been using as medicine for almost 2000 years. The healthy goji berry fruit has a color orange and red and its flavor profile ranges from […]
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