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  Encyclopedia: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme is an album by Simon and Garfunkel released October 10, 1966.
Sage is supposed to improve one's memory, and recent investigations have found that it does in fact contain an agent rather like the drugs that have been developed to slow down Alzheimer's disease.
Sage: Sage was once used to help childless couples conceive, and is associated with wisdom and longevity in plant lore.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Parsley,-Sage,-Rosemary-and-Thyme   (326 words)

  
 Benefits of Rosemary : by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
In folk medicine, rosemary is used as an antispasmodic in renal colic and for dysmenorrhoea, in relieving respiratory disorders and to stimulate growth of hair.
Rosemary and its constituents have a therapeutic potential in bronchial asthma, peptic ulcer, prostate disorders, inflammatory diseases, liver toxicity, atherosclerosis, ischaemic heart disease, cataract, leukemia, cancer and poor sperm motility.
It is concluded that rosemary and its constituents especially caffeic acid derivatives such as rosmarinic acid have a therapeutic potential in treatment or prevention of bronchial asthma, spasmogenic disorders, peptic ulcer, inflammatory diseases, hepatotoxicity, atherosclerosis, ischaemic heart disease, cataract, cancer and poor sperm motility.
www.raysahelian.com /rosemary.html   (2478 words)

  
 Rosemary For Your Hair
Rosemary, as it is known to the general population, is part of the mint family of herbs.
Rosemary essential oil is extracted by a method of steam distillation of the entire flowering plants that bloom in the Spring and early Summer.
Rosemary is known to help darken gray hair over time (although not obvious for a long time) and it is considered to be a stimulant for the roots and the scalp.
www.hairboutique.com /tips/tip1093.htm   (3261 words)

  
 Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Sage is a decorative evergreen shrub with downy foliage that varies in color from gray to gray-green, with one variety producing deep purple leaves.
Sage was among 24 herbs tested that were found to boost insulin activity two- to fivefold or more in patients with Type II (non-insulin dependent) diabetes.
For people who have diabetes, this means that drinking sage tea in conjunction with their insulin treatments is worth a try.
www.gardenguides.com /herbs/sage.htm   (340 words)

  
 Rosemary
It is used as a medicinal, an aromatic, an ornamental in the landscape, as a dye, in cosmetics, and as a houseplant.
Rosemary is so much better fresh because it dries into tough little sticks that stick in your teeth or ruin the consistency of culinary dishes.
Rosemary can be grown from seed, but since the germination rate is 30% at best, buy plants from a reputable nursery.
www.superbherbs.net /Rosemary.htm   (1350 words)

  
 Scarborough Fair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The refrain of "parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme", though obscure to modern listeners, is full of symbolism.
Rosemary represents faithfulness, love and remembrance, and the custom of a bride wearing twigs of rosemary in her hair is still practiced in England and several other European countries today.
Thyme symbolizes courage, and at the time this song was written, knights would often wear images of thyme on their shields when they went to combat.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scarborough_Fair   (603 words)

  
 Savory Herbs Culture and Use
Sage, rosemary, and thyme require a well-drained moderately moist situation; celery, parsley, chervil, and the mints give best results on soils that retain considerable moisture but have good drainage.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), a small perennial evergreen shrub belonging to the mint family, is native to the Mediterranean countries and is cultivated in gardens in Europe and the United States (fig.
Sage (Salvia officinalis), a shrubby perennial herb of the mint family, is native to southern European countries and is widely cultivated in gardens in most parts of the world.
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/SavoryHerbs/SavoryHerbs.html   (10389 words)

  
 Rosemary Uses, Plants and Growing Tips - Tuscan Blue, Prostrate, Flora Rosa, and Santa Barbara Trailing - No Thyme ...
Rosemary is too strong for me to nibble straight so your guess is as good as mine.
This Rosemary has lovely blue flowers and is great for pots as it trails over the side.
Rosemary is the classic herb in its growth requirements.
www.nothyme.com /herbs/rosemary.cfm   (678 words)

  
 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary is an attractive evergreen shrub with pine needle-like leaves.
And researchers at the University of Illinois in Urbana found that rosemary cut by half the incidence of breast cancer in animals at high risk for developing the disease.
Rosmary is grown as a companion plant for cabbage, beans carrots and sage.
www.gardenguides.com /herbs/rosemary.htm   (897 words)

  
 Mediterranean Herbs
Rosemary is a highly fragrant ornamental and culinary herb whose needle-like green leaves can be used to flavor a wide variety of meats and vegetables.
Sages are highly aromatic shrubs used to flavor turkey, pork, breads and cheese dishes.
Tricolor Sage is showy with white, green and pinkish variegation.
www.io.com /~wilsone/mightymediterraneanmembers.htm   (813 words)

  
 Honest Weight Food Coop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A mint family relative, sage originated in the Mediterranean region and comes from the word "salvia," meaning to be in good health.
Today, sage is found not only in culinary and medicinal preparations, but also in perfume as a fragrance and fixative, soap, detergent, potpourri, sachet, cream, powder and lotion.
Sage should not be taken during pregnancy, as it is known to dry up milk production.
www.hwfc.com /CoopScoop/May02/herbs.html   (694 words)

  
 GREYTHOUND NEWS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Rosemary and Sage were placed on the web site on June 5, 1998, along with a special story concerning their plight.
Rosemary and Sage would go to WI to spend the rest of their lives as part of the Moresco family.
Rosemary was especially pleased to see that the overnight digs came complete with a kiddie pool, and dove right in for a fab pool party with new friends.
www.greycanine.com /greytfiles/Sept98GreythoundNews.htm   (3788 words)

  
 Herbs: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary or Thyme?
Rosmarinus officialis, the noble rosemary that stands so erect, is the herb I use most often as the greenery in a floral bouquet.
For centuries it has been a symbol of friendship and remembrance, hundreds of years ago it was dipped in gold, tied with a ribbon and given as a keepsake at weddings.
Fresh sprigs of rosemary were attached to each invitation, and a quote about its meaning of friendship was written on the invitation.
www.sallys-place.com /food/columns/gilbert/parsley_sage.htm   (856 words)

  
 The Story of Rosemary & Sage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Please visit Rosemary & Sage's Trip and read all about their journey to their new home.
Rosemary and Sage joined the Moresco home which includes, at last count: greyhounds Foxy, Patty, Rusty, Buddy, and now Rosemary & Sage; also in the home are 2 Italian greyhounds, Dennis the Menace and Mr.
Sage is the quieter of the two - Nancy calls him one of her "Velcro hounds." She believes he misses Kristie the most.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/greyhounds_retired/14009/1   (602 words)

  
 The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Great
Sage is native to countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea and has been consumed in these regions for thousands of years.
Sage was in so much demand in China during the 17th century, appreciated for the delicious tea beverage that it makes, that the Chinese are said to have traded three cases of tea leaves (camellia sinensis) to the Dutch for one case of sage leaves.
Sage is not a commonly allergenic food and is not known to contain measurable amounts of goitrogens, oxalates, or purines.
www.whfoods.com /genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=76   (1424 words)

  
 Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme: A Love Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Rosemary: Was once held to represent love and faithfulness.
The plant was used in wedding ceremonies in place of rings as a sign of fidelity, and carried by newlyweds and wedding guests as a charm for fertility.
These would be parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, which you can even buy fresh at most organic groceries.
www.gardenerspath.com /articles/herbalist/parsleysage.html   (1268 words)

  
 [minstrels] Scarborough Fair -- Anon
Tell her to find me an acre of land (Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme) Between the salt water and the sea strand; Then she'll be a true love of mine.
Tell her to reap it with a sickle of leather (Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme) And gather it all with a rope made of heather; Then she'll be a true love of mine.
Tell her to reap it with a sickle of leather, Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, And gather it all in a bunch of heather, Then she'll be a true love of mine.
www.cs.rice.edu /~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/7.html   (1596 words)

  
 SCA COOKING
Like rosemary it is said that if sage flourished in the garden the woman dominated the house.
This was made from rosemary oil and alcohol and was concocted by a hermit for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, who was said to have been cured of paralysis of the joints by rubbing this water in them.
It was used as a love charm where by a young person would tap the object of their love on the finger with a blooming sprig of rosemary, then they would fall in love and marry.
www.midrealm.org /darkriver/section6.html   (2102 words)

  
 Tea, sage and rosemary can help improve memory
Experts say tea (both green and fl), sage and rosemary all include special chemicals that help give memory a boost.
Sage sends more memory enhancing chemicals to the brain, and rosemary can help improve long-term memory in many people.
Sage - scientists aren't quite sure how, but this is believed to increase chemicals that help transmit messages in the brain.
www.newstarget.com /006930.html   (316 words)

  
 Tiptoeing through Westminster's gardens / Parsley, sage, rosemary and ... Big Ben
It was my friend Jan on the phone, and she might have been communicating with me telepathically as, at that moment, I was thinking about rosemary flatbread and the fact that I was fresh out of rosemary.
Rosemary, fennel, myrtle, lavender, lemon verbena, mint, chives, sage and sweet woodruff are still grown there.
Crush rosemary using a mortar and pestle, or a rolling pin on a wooden board.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2004/03/17/FDGDM5J57U1.DTL   (1355 words)

  
 Herbs of the Mediterranean - Herbal Collective Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis): Rosemary is a small evergreen shrub whose piney leaves are popular in culinary dishes.
Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean and is widely produced in France, Spain and Portugal.
Sage (Salvia officinalis): Sage is another evergreen shrub that has a fragrant aroma and an astringent but warm flavor.
herbalcollective.ca /archives/mediterranean_herbs.htm   (622 words)

  
 Herbal Tinctures - Natural medicine for balance, harmony & healing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Although Sage must not be used by pregnant women, its medicinal qualities make it a valuable asset in maintaining good health for the rest of us.
Six of Sage’s phytochemicals are anti-Depressants, two are anti-Anxiety and one provides anti-Stress protection.
As a preventative medicine, Sage has chemicals that have been proven to counter the effects of: Diabetes, Staph infections, Alzheimer’s Disease, Allergies, Menopause, Atheroscleroses, HIV, Herpes Simplex, Arthritis, Candida, Psoriasis and Osteoporosis.
she.soulopen.com /she/herb-t.htm   (6866 words)

  
 Education: Dr. Rosemary Sage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Sage, R. Case Studies of Students with Dysfluency.
Sage, R. An Evaluation of Courses in Dysfluency.
Sage, R. Fluency Courses at the Apple House, Oxford, 1966-1998: an evaluation.
www.le.ac.uk /se/staff/rs70pubs.html   (175 words)

  
 Time Has Made Rosemary Sage
FOR THE LAST TWO DECADES, Rosemary Clooney, the former girl singer, and Dante DiPaolo, the former chorus boy, have been growing old together in a house in Beverly Hills.
The second is the mature, husky voice of a sexagenarian grandmother who has taken the words of the song to heart and sings them to the accompaniment of some of the best jazz musicians in the business.
Even then, in the early '70s, Clooney, who has never taken a voice lesson and doesn't read music, says that although she knew she would always be able to make her living by singing, "I had no idea at what level.
www.rosemaryclooney.com /newsday1993.html   (969 words)

  
 Herb seeds - pennyroyal, peppermint, rosemary, sage, savory, thyme, valerian, wormwood
Herb seeds - pennyroyal, peppermint, rosemary, sage, savory, thyme, valerian, wormwood
Sages are prized ornamentals and provide fragrant, colorful violet cut flowers.
The indigenous sage used ceremonially by native people in California.
www.bountifulgardens.org /shop/herb-seed-3.html   (1135 words)

  
 GARDENING : Herbs : Rosemary, Basil, Sage, Tarragon, Oregano & Parsley : DIY Network
Rosemary (figure A) requires bright light, a minimum of water and well-drained soil.
Sage (figure C) requires full sun and a fast-draining soil.
It grows 2' to 3' in height and should be grown outdoors for best performance but may be overwintered indoors.
www.diynet.com /diy/gt_herbs/article/0,2029,DIY_13863_2269886,00.html   (298 words)

  
 Rosemary-scented Sage - LoveToKnow Garden
Rosemary-scented Sage (Salvia Greggi) - One of the hardiest of the shrubby Salvias, coming from the mountains of Texas.
It grows about 3 feet high, with small bluntly-rounded leaves and spikes of crimson and purple flowers 3 to 6 inches long at the end of drooping branchlets.
Seedlings are easily raised, and flower the first season, or a reserve of rooted cuttings may be wintered under glass.
garden.lovetoknow.com /wiki/Rosemary-scented_Sage   (106 words)

  
 globegazette.com - Archived News Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme — popularized by the Simon and Garfunkel song, "Scarborough Fair" — are easy to grow, commonly used in cooking and coveted for the aroma.
Even after 10 years, Northwood gardener Dottie Stock stocks her garden with "the easy ones" — chives, garlic, lavender, parsley, sage, oregano, rosemary, basil, cilantro and dill.
While most herbs are perennials in North Iowa, some such as cilantro, basil and rosemary, are not always hardy.
www.globegazette.com /articles/2005/05/13/feature/doc4283ceb3d7192724503687.txt   (575 words)

  
 Sage Pork with Sage and Rosemary Scented Apples    (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Take the rest of the sage and cut into slivers (chiffonade) you should have about 1 tablespoon.
Sear the chops over medium-high heat, in a non-stick pan sage side down first, for 2 or 3 minutes.
Add the apples to the pan, a tablespoon of butter and about 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey and the sage and rosemary.
homepage.mac.com /ptpdx/iblog/B1832521231/C20536065/E323210869   (357 words)

  
 Food Network Canada: Recipes: Naked Chef: Roast Leg Of Lamb With Pancetta, Sage, And Rosemary
Unfazed by the challenge of impressing the big boss he's confident that "as long as I give them a really nice cooked piece of lamb and a glass of wine, they're going to be well chuffed, they're gonna be over the moon".
And, with the help of Ben (a fellow chef) he gets to work in the kitchen on a simple but tasty meal of fusion broth with seafood, noodles and fl beans; lamb with pancetta, sage and rosemary; roasted red onions with thyme and butter; and vanilla baked fruit.
With a knife, follow the lamb bone down about 4 inches (you are just making a 'tunnel' where you are cutting the meat away from the bone).
www.foodtv.ca /recipes/recipedetails/recipe_595.asp   (563 words)

  
 Untitled Document
The following oils should be avoided: bitter almond, arnica, boldo, broom, buchu, calamus, camphor (brown and yellow), cassia, chervil, cinnamon (bark), costus, deertongue, elecampane, fennel (bitter), horseradish, jaborandi, melilotus, mugwort, mustard, oregano, pennyroyal, pine (dwarf), rue, sage (common), santolina, sassafras, savine, savory, tansy, thuja, thyme (red), tonka, wintergreen, wormseed, wormwood.
Some EO are potentially toxic to the growing child, can be abortifacient, or can have emmenagogue properties (ie stimulate the uterine walls).
The following should be avoided: hyssop, rosemary, sage (all types).
www.magnoliaskies.com /EOguide.htm   (290 words)

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