Dictionary definition: herb

Article: Adventitious root formation in woody tissue: ...
In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology;  March 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ...SUMMARY Peroxidase activity was measured in Betula pendula and a time-course curve of activity was used to establish a predictive marker of root induction. Results obtained indicate that the root induction phase terminates after 9h. The findings are discussed in light of the hypothesis of the

Article: Herbs useful for more than cooking
The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL;  November 24, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... of the integral part herbs have played in the cooking ... thousands of years. Herbs have been used for other ... currency. What is an herb? Botanically it's ... not develop persistent woody tissue, but dies down at the end of a growing season. Herbs are typically classified ...

Article: Herbs in every form ; Fresh, dried and even squeezable ...
St. Joseph News-Press;  June 17, 2009 ;     700+ words ... ... have instant access to fresh herbs, either growing your own or buying herb plants could be your best ... Ms. Foley says that dried herbs could "lose their kick" after about six months. HERB PASTE Fresh herbs and dried herbs have been ...

Article: Herbs in Ohio
Ohio;  April 1, 2000 ;     700+ words ... ... antiques. Head for the herb barn for culinary herbs and for decorative wreaths ... shopping for freshcut herbs or herb plants. The farm shop ... m. Mulberry Creek Herb Farm & Huron Hard-to-find herbs are easily found at this ...

Article: Herbs: They'll grow on you; Enthusiasts for the plants ...
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  June 8, 2005 ;     700+ words ... ... president of the Minnesota Herb Society. "Our ancestors had herbs in their daily food. They ... an introductory course on herbs and herb growing. The first event ... about the healing aspects of herbs. The Herb Society originated in 1963 ...

Article: Herbs as an alternative to healing.
Frederick News-Post (Frederick, MD);  July 10, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... and, more specifically, to herbs. "I definitely think the trend ... Rippeon discovered medicinal herbs after many failed attempts to ... Estrologic, an all-natural herb supplement. After four weeks ... Association, and she uses Chinese herbs to help with anxiety and infertility ...

Article: Are herbs safe for growing bellies and breast feeding ...
New Life Journal;  May 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... evidence on the safety of herb use during pregnancy ... support the use of many herbs during pregnancy. Herbs ... can be used as a tonic herb to support healthy kidney function. Both herbs enrich and increase breast ... is a gentle, relaxing herb for the nerves. Alfalfa ...