Growing And Marketing Ginseng Goldenseal And Other Woodland Medicinals

Author : Jeanine Davis,W. Scott Persons
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781550925630

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Growing and Marketing Ginseng, Goldenseal and other Woodland Medicinals by Jeanine Davis,W. Scott Persons Pdf

The most comprehensive, truly practical guide to the cultivation of woodland botanicals Not all saleable crops are dependent on access to greenhouses or sun-drenched, arable land. Shade-loving medicinal herbs can be successfully cultivated in a forest garden for personal use or as small-scale cash crops. Growing and Marketing Ginseng, Goldenseal and other Woodland Medicinals is a complete guide to these increasingly popular botanicals, aimed at aspiring and experienced growers alike. In this fully revised and updated edition, authors Jeanine Davis and W. Scott Persons show how more than a dozen sought-after native species can generate a greater profit on a rugged, otherwise idle woodlot than just about any other legal crop on an equal area of cleared land. With little capital investment but plenty of sweat equity, patience, and common sense, small landowners can preserve and enhance their treed space while simultaneously earning supplemental income. Learn how to establish, grow, harvest, and market: Popular medicinal roots such as ginseng, goldenseal, and black cohosh; Other commonly used botanicals including bloodroot, false unicorn, and mayapple The nutritious wild food, ramps, and the valuable ornamental galax. Packed with budget information, extensive references, and personal stories of successful growers, this invaluable resource will excite and inspire everyone from the home gardener to the full-time farmer. Jeanine Davis is an associate professor and extension specialist with North Carolina State University. Her focus is helping farmers diversify into new crops and organic agriculture. W. Scott Persons is the author of American Ginseng: Green Gold and an expert in growing and marketing wild-simulated and woods-cultivated ginseng.

Author : A. R. Harding
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547169949

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Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants by A. R. Harding Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants" (A Book of Valuable Information for Growers as Well as Collectors of Medicinal Roots, Barks, Leaves, Etc) by A. R. Harding. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : A. R. Harding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1636378048

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Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants by A. R. Harding Pdf

CONTENTS Introduction I Plants as a Source of Revenue II List of Plants Having Medicinal Value III Cultivation of Wild Plants IV The Story of Ginseng V Ginseng Habits VI Cultivation VII Shading and Blight VIII Diseases of Ginseng IX Marketing and Prices X Letters from Growers XI General Information XII Medicinal Qualities XIII Ginseng in China XIV Ginseng - Government Description, Etc. XV Michigan Mint Farm XVI Miscellaneous Information XVII Golden Seal Cultivation XVIII Golden Seal History, Etc XIX Growers' Letters XX Golden Seal - Government Description, Etc. XXI Cohosh - Black and Blue XXII Snakeroot - Canada and Virginia XXIII Pokeweed XXIV Mayapple XXV Seneca Snakeroot XXVI Lady's Slipper XXVII Forest Roots XXVIII Forest Plants XXIX Thicket Plants XXX Swamp Plants XXXI Field Plants XXXII Dry Soil Plants XXXIII Rich Soil Plants XXXIV Medicinal Herbs XXXV Medicinal Shrubs

Author : A. R. Harding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1500803499

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Harding's Guide to Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants by A. R. Harding Pdf

"When the price of Ginseng advanced some years ago hundreds engaged in the business who knew little or nothing of farming, plant raising and horticulture. That they largely failed is not to be wondered at. Later many began in a small way and succeeded. Many of these were farmers and gardeners. Others were men who had hunted, trapped and gathered "seng" from boyhood. They therefore knew something of the peculiarities of Ginseng. It is from the experience of these men that this work is largely made up--writings of those who are in the business. Golden seal is also attracting considerable attention owing to the rapid increase in price during the early years of the present century. The growing of this plant is given careful attention also. Many other plants are destined to soon become valuable. A work gotten out by the government--American root drugs--contains a great deal of value in regard habits, range, description, common names, price, uses, etc., etc., so that some of the information contained in this book is taken therefrom. The prices named in the government bulletin which was issued in 1907 were those prevailing at that time--they will vary, in the future, largely according to the supply and demand. The greatest revenue derived from plants for medicinal purposes is derived from the roots, yet there are certain ones where the leaves and bark are used. Therefore to be complete some space is given to these plants. The digging of the roots, of course, destroys the plant as well as does the peeling of the bark, while leaves secured is clear gain--in other words, if gathered when matured the plant or shrub is not injured and will produce leaves each year. The amount of root drugs used for medicinal purposes will increase as the medical profession is using of them more and more. Again the number of people in the world is rapidly increasing while the forests (the natural home of root drugs) are becoming less each year. This shows that growers of medicinal roots will find a larger market in the future than in the past. Those who know something of medicinal plants--"Root Drugs"--can safely embark in their cultivation, for while prices may ease off--go lower--at times, it is reasonably certain that the general trend will be upward as the supply growing wild is rapidly becoming less each year." -A. R. Harding CONTENTS I. Plants as a Source of Revenue II. List of Plants Having Medicinal Value III. Cultivation of Wild Plants IV. The Story of Ginseng V. Ginseng Habits VI. Cultivation VII. Shading and Blight VIII. Diseases of Ginseng IX. Marketing and Prices X. Letters from Growers XI. General Information XII. Medicinal Qualities XIII. Ginseng in China XIV. Ginseng--Government Description, Etc. XV. Michigan Mint Farm XVI. Miscellaneous Information XVII. Golden Seal Cultivation XVIII. Golden Seal History, Etc. XIX. Growers' Letters XX. Golden Seal--Government Description, Etc. XXI. Cohosh--Black and Blue XXII. Snakeroot--Canada and Virginia XXIII. Pokeweed XXIV. Mayapple XXV. Seneca Snakeroot XXVI. Lady's Slipper XXVII. Forest Roots XXVIII. Forest Plants XXIX. Thicket Plants XXX. Swamp Plants XXXI. Field Plants XXXII. Dry Soil Plants XXXIII. Rich Soil Plants XXXIV. Medicinal Herbs XXXV. Medicinal Shrubs

Author : Kim Derek Pritts
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780811742221

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Ginseng by Kim Derek Pritts Pdf

Cultivitation, history, creating a ginseng garden, establishing healthy growing conditions, and finding the plant in the wild.

Author : Craig Wallin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798646370946

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Growing Ginseng for Profit by Craig Wallin Pdf

Ginseng - A High-Value Cash Crop Nicknamed "green gold," this medicinal herb can be grown in the woods or in raised beds in your backyard. Asians have valued ginseng for thousands of years as a healing herbal tonic, and ginseng has been harvested and exported from the United States for over 300 years. George Washington even used ginseng profits to finance the American revolution! At current prices, a half-acre ginseng patch could produce over $100,000 worth of seeds and roots over a six-year period, or over $16,000 per year. A few backyard raised beds of ginseng could produce $5,000 per year of seeds, rootlets and roots. What's in the book: Three affordable ways to grow ginseng on a budget. How to sell ginseng seeds and rootlets for income every year. Step-by-step instructions for building backyard ginseng growing beds. How to set up your growing area for maximum yield. Pest protection - what works and what doesn't. State-by-state resources for registered ginseng buyers. Reliable sources for disease-free stratified seeds. Order your copy today and start growing "green gold."

Author : A. R. Harding
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1986661245

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Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants by A. R. Harding Pdf

This special re-print edition of Harding's book "Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants" is a guide to Ginseng and other herbs. Written in 1908 by one of the pioneer collectors of medicinal herbs in the United States, this complete work on the subject includes detailed information on Ginseng, Golden Seal, Cohosh, Pokeweed, Mayapple or Mandrake and others. Included are details on where and how to find medicinal plants in the wild. Of special interest are full chapters on the history, uses and cultivation of ginseng and Golden Seal. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

Author : Kim Derek Pritts
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0811724778

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Ginseng by Kim Derek Pritts Pdf

This guide to ginseng cultivation and the history of its use includes instructions on creating a ginseng garden, establishing healthy growing conditions, and finding the plant in the wild.

Author : A. R. Harding
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1494133326

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Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants by A. R. Harding Pdf

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.

Author : Ákos Máthé
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030449308

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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of North America by Ákos Máthé Pdf

This volume is aimed at offering an insight into the present knowledge of the vast domain of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants with a focus on North America. In this era of global climate change the volume is meant to provide an important contribution to a better understanding of the diverse world of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant research, production and utilization.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1932
Category : Botany, Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015074658694

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Special Crops by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeff Carpenter,Melanie Carpenter
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603585743

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The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer by Jeff Carpenter,Melanie Carpenter Pdf

A new approach to growing local medicine, including information on geo-authenticity, wildcrafting, and developing a good business plan Both a business guide and a farming manual, The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer will teach readers how to successfully grow and market organic medicinal Western herbs. Whether you’re trying to farm medicinal plants, culinary herbs, or at-risk native herbs exclusively or simply add herbal crops to what you’re already growing, successful small-scale herb farmers Jeff and Melanie Carpenter will guide you through the entire process—from cultivation to creating value-added products. Using their Zack Woods Herb Farm in Vermont as a backdrop, the Carpenters cover all the basic practical information farmers need to know to get an organic herb farm up and running, including: • Size and scale considerations; • Layout and design of the farm and facilities; • Growing and cultivation information, including types of tools; • Field and bed prep; • Plant propagation; • Weed control, and pests and diseases; • Harvesting, as well as wild harvesting and the concept of geo-authentic botanicals; • Postharvest processing; and, • Value-added products and marketing. The authors also provide fifty detailed plant profiles, going deeper into the herbs every farmer should consider growing. In an easy-to-understand, practical, and comprehensive manner, readers will learn how to focus on quality over quantity, and keep costs down by innovating with existing equipment, rather than expensive technology.Market farmers who have never before considered growing medicinal herbs will learn why it’s more important to produce these herbs domestically. The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer makes a convincing case that producing organic medicinal herbs can be a viable, profitable, farming enterprise. The Carpenters also make the case for incorporating medicinal herbs into existing operations, as it can help increase revenue in the form of value-added products, not to mention improve the ecological health of farmland by encouraging biodiversity as a path toward greater soil health.

Author : Agriculture Department,Forest Service (U.S.),Agriculture Dept., (U.S.), USDA National Agroforestry Center
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0160907764

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Profitable Farms and Woodlands by Agriculture Department,Forest Service (U.S.),Agriculture Dept., (U.S.), USDA National Agroforestry Center Pdf

The handbook depicts step-by-step methods and principles on developing agroforestry practices for farmers and woodland owners for the purpose of enhancing the economic and environmental benefits of their farms and woodlands. The handbook is presented in five chapters, one for each agroforestry practice. Chapter topics are: • Introduction • The Basics • Economic Considerations • Further Assistance and information • Success Stories The authors sincerely hope that readers will find this guide to be a useful resource to establish and manage integrated, profitable, healthy and sustainable family farms and woodlands.

Author : Kristin Johannsen
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780813138480

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Ginseng Dreams by Kristin Johannsen Pdf

American Ginseng has a strange and perilous history. It has one of the longest germination periods of any known species, and only two environments in the world have offered the ideal growing conditions for wild ginseng. The first was the forests of northern China, which disappeared over a millennium ago, and the sole remaining habitat is the Appalachian Mountain region of eastern North America, an area now threatened by logging and mining. Chinese legend says that ginseng is the child of lightning. The two elemental forces of water and fire fight in an eternal struggle, pouring down rain and snow and blasting the earth with lightning. If that lightning happens to strike a spring of water, the water disappears and in its place grows a ginseng plant -- the fusion of yin and yang, water and fire, darkness and light, and the life force that moves the universe. American ginseng has become perhaps the most treasured of all herbal medicines, promising good health and longevity to those who consume it. Fortunes have been made and lost on the plant, which was America's first export to China -- before our nation even existed. The strange, twisted, man-shaped root today commands as much as two thousand dollars a pound in the hot, noisy ginseng markets of Hong Kong, and a wealthy collector might pay as much as $10,000 for a single, perfect specimen. Ginseng Dreams: The Secret World of America's Most Valuable Plant unfolds ginseng's past and its future through the stories of seven people whose lives have become inextricably bound to it: a huckster, a field researcher, a farmer, a ginseng "missionary," a criminal investigator, a broker, and a cancer researcher. Each of these individuals brings a different perspective to the elusive root -- and each is consumed by a different dream. Kristin Johannsen threads her way though remote woodlands in the Appalachians to observe the fragile plants slowly putting out leaves as part of a three-year growing cycle, during which time the ginseng is vulnerable to both poachers and growing suburban sprawl. She contrasts this with the huge commercial growing fields of Marathon County, Wisconsin, where among potato fields and paper mills, ninety percent of the country's ginseng is produced. Johannsen explores the brisk black market trade in the panacean root and the efforts to save the wild species and its native habitat, and she ends her story in the laboratory, where researchers are investigating ginseng's anti-cancer properties. An absorbing journey into the many worlds of this mysterious and potent plant, Ginseng Dreams tells the extraordinary story of America's little-known natural treasure and the spell it casts on those who seek it.

Author : Immo Fiebrig
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781000838411

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Medicinal Agroecology by Immo Fiebrig Pdf

Medicinal Agroecology: Reviews, Case Studies, and Research Methodologies presents information on applications of ‘green therapies’ in restoration towards global sustainability. These practices connect the world of medicinal plants with ecologic farming practice, creating a compassionate socio-political worldview and heartfelt scientific research towards food sovereignty and a healthier future on planet Earth. The book communicates benefits of using plant-based solutions to manage the challenges of unsustainable practices in human healthcare, veterinary medicine, agriculture, forestry, and water management. The contributions introduce advances around plants and their active components to potentially treat disease, regulate dysfunction, and balance ecosystems. These practices are explored in further depth through three sections: POLICIES AND FRAMEWORKS, INSIGHTS AND OVERVIEWS, and CASE STUDIES AND RESEARCH METHODS. Edited by Immo Norman Fiebrig, Medicinal Agroecology: Reviews, Case Studies, and Research Methodologies appeals to those in various disciplines including agriculture and agroecology, healthcare, environmental sciences, and veterinary medicine.