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Damiana’s Report

Organoleptic impressions of herbs collected for Summer, 2005.

October 30, 2005

Pipsissewa, Chimaphila umbellate
Color : Deep pure green, color has not faded since harvest.

Scent : Very little scent.

Feel : Dried crisp; breaks easily.

Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis
Color : Deep green; color still true.

Scent : Delicious, strong, lemon/citrus fragrance.

Feel : Dried crisp, snaps off and breaks easily.

Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
Color : Deep blue-green, color still bright and true

Scent : Wonderful, strong, sweet herbal fragrance; fresh and clean.

Feel : Leaves dried crisp; stems give somewhat.

Feverfew, Chrysanthemum parthenium
Color : Nice, deep green; color still true.

Scent : Very strong, pungent herbal fragrance.

Feel : Crisp and dry; breaks easily.

Overall impressions.
All appear to have dried nicely. Fragrances (other than pipsissewa) are strong, pure, no off scents or moldy/mildewy smells. Colors are strong and deep greens. On close examination with hand lens, no appearance of mildew or mold, although yarrow has fuzzy appearance on flower buds due to fine hairs on buds - not mold/mildew. All have dried crisp except yarrow stems which are only slightly flexible, then break easily.

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