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I am grateful for your input, I will now test the soil to establish the nutrient values over the entire allotment area.
The herbs usually require a 3 to 4 year life cycle to absorb nutrient before they are considered worthy of medicinal value.
Hi john_miller,            The Chinese favour American ginseng for its calming effect on the nervous system, I give this to my mother who is 86 and suffers from senile dementia as it has for her a beneficial on the clarity of her mind.
Similarly liquorice should be taken in very small amounts on a regular basis as large amounts can upset to fluid balance of the body if taken often in large amounts.                           PREMTAL