Herbs are naturally available and undiluted form of nutrients and compounds that can alleviate unwanted pregnancy symptoms.
This article explains the benefits and uses of eight plants (herbs) that are wonderful for helping support your heart health. Find out which herbs are best for a healthy heart and circulatory system. About 15 years ago, I visited a doctor because I had a urinary tract infection . But, WHOA! When
A handy key to the herbs of witchcraft. Each of the herbs listed has its own character and magickal properties. They are revealed to the Witch through study, meditation, and practice. For this glossary, we’ve limited the description of each herb to a few words. Many herbs have their own articles with more in-depth info
Medicinal plants have been used for millennia, and science is just beginning to validate many of their traditional uses. This basic overview of medicinal plants and their use focuses on herbs you can find or
Every herbal home should have a well equipt home apothecary filled with the tools and herbs needed to successfully treat common ailments.
Comfrey may not be as widely known as some common herbs, but its benefits are just as great, and its versatility is unmatched!
There's a theory that the tastiest things need the best defenses. If you've ever stepped on or brushed by a bull thistle, you've experienced their robust defense system. What on earth are they hiding behind
Here are my favorite remedies to put in a medicinal first aid kit. Most of these herbal remedies are available at health-food stores.
Following on from the great success of my ‘20 best oils for treating eczema‘ article, it’s clear to me that people are keen to find out more about natural skincare ingredients and how they can benefit eczema. In the UK, one in five children and one in twelve adults have eczema, while eczema and contact dermatitis account for 84-90% of occupational skin disease. For that reason, it shouldn’t come as …
Here is a list of five helpful herbs for pregnancy. These herbs are generally regarded as safe for pregnancy, and can help make your days better!
There's a theory that the tastiest things need the best defenses. If you've ever stepped on or brushed by a bull thistle, you've experienced their robust defense system. What on earth are they hiding behind
Woo Hoo! We are on to Part 9 of the How to Start Using Herbs Series! So far, we’ve covered foundational things every beginning herbalist needs to know, internal herbal preparations , and oil-based external herbal preparations (salves, balms, etc.) . Today, we will discover water based herbal i
Botanical Name: Hoodia gordonii. Other Common Names: Bushman's Hat, queen of the Namib, hoodia, xhooba, !khoba, Ghaap, hoodia cactus. Habitat: Hoodia gordonii grows primarily in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa and also in Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. Description: Hoodia is often mistaken for a cactus because of the resemblance but it is actually a succulent plant. Hoodia gordonii can grow up to 50 cm in height and it has fleshy, ribbed and thorny stems. It emits a foul smell similar to rotten flesh to attract flies to the flowers to aid with pollination. The flowers, that Hoodia gordonii produces,
How to make a hydrosol with fresh or dried herbs from your herb garden. Step-by-step instructions with a dozen hydrosol uses!
Learn how to easily harvest and dry flowers and herbs from your garden. (No fancy equipment needed!) Also included is a list of my favorite common flowers and herbs along with ideas for using them.
Yarrow is a perennial herb with a long history of medicinal use. Learn more about the uses and benefits of this remarkable plant now on Gardener's Path.
What herbs are safe? Which herbs are safe for you to take? Which herbs are not safe to take? How do you know which herbs to avoid? These are personal questions and the answers will be different for…
If you are in need of a little protection in your life, look no further than this helpful list of herbs for protection, plus a guide to using them.
Maria Noël Groves teaches about herbs for pain and how they can come to our assistance during times of need in her new book, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies.
Are you ready to take a step towards self-sufficiency and natural wellness? Creating your own medicinal herb garden is a fantastic way to support the health
Use the Earth element in your spells and learn a little bit about herbalism with this list of Earth element plants. Herbal spell guide.
Usnea is an edible lichen, with potent medicinal properties. It grows all over the world, and it's often easy to find and abundant. Often called "old man's beard" or "the lungs of the forest," usnea
Self-heal is a common herb, a highly nutritious edible plant, and a medicinal powerhouse that is also known as heal-all or woundwort.
By Steph Zabel Herbalist, Ethnobotanist and Educator When I first moved to Boston a decade ago I felt like a country girl in the big city. I’d traveled and lived in several places before, but had never before set down roots in an urban environment. I was used to living amongst trees and woods, a
Nettles are a nutritious and versatile wild food. Here we make a delicious Stinging Nettle Cordial, one of my favourite nettle recipes.
This list of herbs isn’t exhaustive and features some of the most common herbs we use in Western Herbalism. In a lot of cases, there are no actual studies that indicate whether a plant is actually safe to ingest while pregnant and its safety profile is based on the potential hazard for harm. It is […]
Are you setting up your home apothecary but wonder which supplies are necessary? Here's a list of 14 supplies that are most helpful to herbalists. Plus, we've included a free printable!
Botanical Name: Artemisia absinthium. Other Common Names: Absinthe, grand and common wormwood, green ginger, madderwort, old woman, absinthium, ajenjo. Habitat: Wormwood is indigenous to the temperate climate zones of Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Currently, it is cultivated commercially in many parts of the world including central and northwestern United States. Plant Description: Wormwood is a perennial shrub-like plant of the aster family (Asteraceae). The roots or rhizomes produce firm stems which are covered with fine delicate hairs. The leaves are green with a hint of gray and the flowers are yellow that bloom during summer. The plant can
Borage is a beautiful annual flower that's popular with gardeners, mostly for its abundant display of showy blue flowers. It also happens to be both edible and medicinal, and it has a number of uses
In this article, we'll take a look at a List of Powerful Road Opener Herbs and how to use them properly. Enjoy!
Comfrey Leaf is a controversial herb that can speed wound and bone healing when used externally. Uses, benefits and precautions.
Botanical Name:: Inula helenium. Other Common Names: Scabwort, marchalan, elf dock, wild sunflower, horseheal, velvet dock. Habitat: Elecampane can be found throughout Great Britain, central and southern Europe, the temperate zones of Asia west of the Himalayas, and the eastern and central regions of North America. It is found growing wild in damp meadows, wet-mesic pastures, old fields, and roadsides. It prefers a moist, well-drained clay loam in a damp, partly shaded environment and is easily grown from seed and from cuttings. Plant Description: Elecampane is a large beautiful plant with leaves that are similar to the downy leaves of
With all of the stresses of our busy lives buzzing about our minds late at night, it can be tough to relax enough to get the restful sleep that our bodies and minds need.Create a nightly bedtime routine that incorporates calming rituals and these herbs for sleep to improve your sleep schedule, and your whole life.
Every herbal home should have a well equipt home apothecary filled with the tools and herbs needed to successfully treat common ailments.
Many ancient cultures have used various herbs to balance hormones naturally, and now we are beginning to learn about these potent herbs that have helped women across cultures.
Mullein is an important plant of waste places and spent pastures. It thrives in harsh environments. Learn how to use mullein as a local herbal ally.
