LIVE: Medicinal & Culinary Plants With URI Master Gardener Melissa Pace
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Melissa Pace says herbs can be extremely beneficial if used properly.
For thousands of years, Pace says people have used herbs in for medicinal, culinary and spiritual usage, even growing them just for beauty.
One plant that has a lot of use is St. John’s Wart. Pace says the plant is “very beautiful” and simple to take care of.
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Echinacea or purple coneflower is known for boosting immune systems and helping fight cold and flu. Pace says the flowers the head of the plant can be ground up and used in tea, but best when used fresh.
All information is intended for educational use only, Pace says. If you are interested in using herbs for any type of medicinal reason, be sure to inform or consult with your doctor.
The URI Master Gardner Program is offering a free program on medicinal and culinary plants on August 13 at 2:30 at The Hunt House Museum, 65 Hunt’s Mills Road in East Providence.
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