Ninewells Community Garden is seeking a talented and versatile individual to join the Charity at this critical and exciting stage of our growth and development. With the very welcome funding from NHS Charities Together we want to appoint an enthusiastic…
Our Cardiology Ward includes the following plants: Apothecary Rose (Rosa gallica) is traditionally used for grief, said to raise the spirits and cheer the heart. Scientific studies support its anti-depressant, mild sedative, cardiotonic, and cholesterol lowering properties. Borage (Borago officinalis)…
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A quick and easy tutorial on how to plant potatoes if you can't grow them in the ground by Helena, one of the Ninewells Garden Facilitators. All you need to grow potatoes is a big pot, a bag for life,…
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 includes the following plants: Burdock (Arctium Lappa) is an herb that has been used to treat skin conditions including acne and psoriasis. Heartsease (Viola Tricolour) is a flowering plant that has been applied to the skin for…
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Our Respiratory Ward plants include: Elecampane (Inula Helenium) is an herb that has been used to treat coughs associated with bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) is a plant which can help respiratory conditions such as asthma and sinusitis…
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Our Gastroenterology Ward includes: Black Horehound (Ballota nigra) is an herb that has properties for treating nausea and vomiting. Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) is a hybrid plant that can help treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive problems, indigestion, and heartburn.…
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Plants in our wellness clinic and pharmacology bed includes: Clary Sage (Salvia Sclera) is an herb. The oil extract can be used to reduce stress by promoting feelings of relaxation and help to reduce blood pressure. Feverfew (Tanacefum parthenium) is…
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The plants in our musculoskeletal bed include: Autumn Crocus (colchicum autumnale) is a plant that is used to provide relief from pain and inflammation of acute gout and rheumatism. Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) is a perennial shrub that is sometimes used…
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Plants in our women's health bed include: Dong Quai (Angelica Sinensis) is a plant that has been used to relieve cramps, treat irregular menstrual cycles, infrequent periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopausal symptoms. Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemose) is a woodland…
Last Christmas a friend of mine gave me a bird box as my present. It came with information as to the type of bird it was for as it turns out birds like different kinds of homes just like us…
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