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HEALING HERB [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- upland comfrey
1, record 1, English, upland%20comfrey
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Russian comfrey 2, record 1, English, Russian%20comfrey
- healing herb 2, record 1, English, healing%20herb
see observation
- blackwort 2, record 1, English, blackwort
see observation
- bruisewort 2, record 1, English, bruisewort
see observation
- wallwort 2, record 1, English, wallwort
see observation
- gum plant 2, record 1, English, gum%20plant
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is a hardy, herbaceous, perennial that grows from 3-4 feet high. Leaves are 5 inches wide by 12 inches long, and are covered on the top surface by many short hairy bristles. 2, record 1, English, - upland%20comfrey
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
healing herb, blackwort, bruisewort, wallwort, gum plant : common names also used when referring to the species Symphytum officinale. 3, record 1, English, - upland%20comfrey
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- consoude voyageuse
1, record 1, French, consoude%20voyageuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Herbalists Association
1, record 2, English, Ontario%20Herbalists%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OHA 1, record 2, English, OHA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For over 20 years, the Ontario Herbalists Association has promoted safe and natural healing with plant medicines. Whether your focus is medical, practical, culinary or horticultural, the OHA provides a number of opportunities in which to enjoy and support the world of herb. Our primary goals are to promote public awareness and education on herbs and herbalism and to establish standards of education and practice for professional herbalists. 1, record 2, English, - Ontario%20Herbalists%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Herbalists Association
1, record 2, French, Ontario%20Herbalists%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OHA 1, record 2, French, OHA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 2, French, - Ontario%20Herbalists%20Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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