Dandelions are one of my most treasured of wild flowers. They bring a ray of golden sunshine to my garden on a dull day and attract a wide variety of beneficial insects. The whole plant, including the; roots, leaves and…
Our Dermatology Ward forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Burdock (Arctium lappa) is an herb that has been used to treat skin conditions including acne and psoriasis. Heartsease (Viola tricolour) is a…
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Our Respiratory Ward forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Verbascum thapsus (Mullein) Elecampane (Inula helenium) is an herb that has been used to treat coughs associated with bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough. Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)…
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Our Gastroenterology Ward forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Monarda didymus (Red Bergamot) Black Horehound (Ballota nigra) is an herb that has properties for treating nausea and vomiting. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a hybrid plant that…
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Plants in our wellness clinic and pharmacology beds are part of our physic garden and include the following plants: Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort) Feverfew (Tanacefum parthenium) is a flowering plant in the daisy family. This medicinal plant is traditionally…
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Our Musculoskeletal Ward forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale) is a plant that is used to provide relief from pain and inflammation of acute gout and rheumatism. Comfrey…
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Our Women's Health bed forms part of our physic garden and includes the following plants: Alchemilla vulgaris (Lady’s Mantle) Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) is a plant that has been used to relieve cramps, treat irregular menstrual cycles, infrequent periods, premenstrual…
Trustee Role Ninewells Community Garden is looking for a new trustee to support our Charity to grow and develop. Would you like to join the Board of a local charity which works to improve the health & wellbeing of children,…
Ninewells Community Garden featured in the Dundee Evening Telegraph on October 5th 2021, article by Stephen Eighteen, and also online in the Courier. Country Garden in heart of city Reporter Stephen Eighteen came to visit the garden and have a…
Facilitator June Imrie has written about blue poppies, to add information about the real plants inspiring our rememberance day blue poppies decorating the garden between 11th and 15th November. Read more about what the different poppy colours mean here. Meconopsis…
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