Calendula Calendula officinalis
It is both
antibacterial and anti fungal.
We also use it to treat stomach pain and as a liver stimulant.
It has no known side effects.
California Poppy Eschscholzia californica
We have it
as an annual and a short lived perennial all in the same bed. They
choose for themselves.
100 seeds - $3.50
Caltrop Tribulus terrestris
They strike
easily from seed but as they have 'staggered' germination you must be
careful not to toss out the potting mix on the garden once you have
transplanted a few, as some seed will germinate two years later. It has
no known side effects.
Cantelope Cucumis melo
Summer
fruiting Rock melon is the favourite in every fruit salad. The have
lovely, moist, sweet orange flesh.
Cape Gooseberry Physalis alkekengi
As only the fruit is used, there is only
one harvest a year but as a fluid retention and kidney treatment, it is
one of the best tasting remedies around.
30+ seeds - $3.50
Catnip Nepeta cataria
An infusion of leaves and flowering tops
is great for the common cold by reducing the temperature. We have found
that it has a mild sedative action which is generally pleasant.
Ceylon Spinach Basella alba
So named because of it's close similarity
to spinach from a nutritional point of view, it is a summer vegetable
that usually survives through most winters in warmer climates, but can
be grown as an annual elsewhere.
Casaba melon Cucumis melo
These 'heirloom' seeds are reasonably
easy to strike but you must beware of keeping them too wet in the
beginning. The vine itself does not require much extra water but can
burn in the summer heat if not well mulched.
Chervil Anthriscus cereifolium
Beautiful, bright green, lush and delicate
foliage, it enhances the garden with it's presence and adds it's
flavour to every kitchen. It grows well through winter and spring but
will not do well in the heat of summer. It also does extremely well in
pots.
Chia Salvia
Hispanica
As a snack substitute for those who like to
'nibble' but are trying to watch their weight, it is wonderful. So easy
to grow from seed and, once established, no care is needed.
Chick Pea Cicer arietinum
These medium
sized annuals with their pairs of oval leaflets and their violet
pea-like flowers are just wonderful to have scattered here and there
around the garden.
Chickweed Stellaria media
Ancient wisdom suggests that
the saponins in Chickweed actually fade freckles and I guess it would
be fun to try.
As a skin treatment herb it is effective. We use it on any skin
irritation that is accompanied by itching.
As a tea it is a cleansing tonic and when taken occasionally and it can
relieve mild constipation.
Chicory Cichorium intybus
The young
root is steamed as a vegetable or roasted and mixed with ground coffee
to counteract coffee's stimulant effect.
The leaves can also be used as a poultice for inflammation or as a
salad herb.
Chinese Date Ziziphus jujuba (Spinoza)
It is a
deciduous tree and with its spines, leathery leaves and tiny yellow
flowers it is not a visual pleasure in the garden, but then it fruits
and it does not matter that it is not attractive.
Chamomile Matricaria recutita
The tea made
from infusing the dried or fresh flowers is, actually, quite a calming
tea. It seems to work on the digestive system by soothing nervous
stress.
Cinqfoil Potentilla erecta
This is a beautiful perennial to have in
the garden. It's distinctive foliage is a lovely break in a mass
garden. It flowers through most of spring and into early summer.
Cissus quadrangularis Veld Grape
An odd little relative of the grape
family, it looks like a thornless cactus with grape leaves stuck on.
The herb however is a very potent one, becoming the darling of the
'bench press' set, for it's bone and muscle healing properties.
All out until next harvest in summer sorry.
Clary Sage Salvia
sclarea
With it's
hairy, wrinkled leaves and strange whorls of pink/blue/white flowers it
is an unusual plant in any garden.
Coltsfoot
Tussilago farfara
Coltsfoot
leaves can be eaten and are high in zinc, but we use it predominantly
for it's catarrh relieving properties. We have used the dried leaves as
a smoke to stop an asthma attack but we find that it works as well, if
not as quickly as tincture.
Rootstock divisions available at the Nursery site
Cnidium monnieri
she chuang zi
A
decoction or tincture of the seeds is very useful when blended with a
carrier cream for eczema, skin rashes and ringworm.
It has a high reputation in TCM as a preferred remedy for male
infertility
Coffee (Arabica) Coffea arabica
Seed
purchase is accompanied buy an outline for preparing your beans from
the bush to the coffee pot.
These are not seeds for the
feint hearted or impatient as they can take up to 6 months to
germinate, but they are rewarding when they do. Seedlings are available at our
Plant Nursery
Seedlings available on the Nursery site
Cone Flower
Echinacea augustifolia
Echinacea is
an important medicinal herb to have in your garden. Not only is it a
pleasure to grow, its uses are limitless.
Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
The greens
can be used through most of the year, the seeds are great in pickles
and curries, and the root can be used in bean dishes and soups.
Cos Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
This
is a lettuce that always stands up for itself. Quick to shoot and grow
it is resistant to most of the usual pests that deter gardeners from
trying lettuce.
Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
A poultice
of the leaves is also useful in the healing of cuts and bruises and
root tincture added to an ointment base has worked well for us in the
treatment of arthritic joints.
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Colic Root Dioscorea villosa
This
herbaceous perennial can be grown in the garden, against the fence, up
a trellis, or in a pot as needs be.
Cotton Gossypium hirsutum
Cream to pink, showing like a bashful
hibiscus, slowly disappearing into a large pod or capsule that seems to
sit on the shrub for ages until it finally opens in the heat to reveal
four large cotton balls.