Ever wonder what was in your foremother's first aid kit? We imagine her with a full array of roots and berries, herbs and oils tucked into her trusty animal-skin pouch.
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A new infographic, created by Fairmont, has broken down the numerous health benefits that some of the most popularly-used herbs have, as well as the best ways to store them and other interesting facts.
Yarrow and arnica tinctures are great mountain wellness to add to your first aid kit. Knowing how to use them is incredibly empowering!
Oregano is a wonderful herb with many benefits and healing properties. Try these culinary and healing uses for the herb and essential oil.
Herbal antibiotics help fight infections, such as UTIs, and speed wound healing. Many also fight viruses, like colds and flu. They are gaining interest as treatments for antibiotic resistant bacteria.
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Botanical Name of Ashwagandha: Withania somnifera. The ashwagandha root is often referred to as the 'Indian ginseng' because it is used in a similar way in Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine as Panax ginseng is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The herb has been used for more than 2500 years to restore overall health and increase longevity. The Indian or Hindu common name ashwagandha (Sanskrit), translates roughly to 'the smell and strength of a horse,' referring to the plant's alleged ability to enhance sexual vigor. Ashwagandha Seedpods (Withania somnifera) - Attribution: Vinayaraj V. R What is Ashwagandha Used For? Some of
Thieves Vinegar - Herbal remedy historically used to fight the Plague, these recipes use antiviral and antibacterial herbs to boost immunity and fight germs.
An Indian shrub used in medication for thousands of years, ashwagandha is an adaptogen herb with tons of amazing benefits.
Botanical Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum. The genus name, Eupatorium, is derived from the ancient king Mithridates Eupator, who was the first to use a similar plant for medicinal purposes. Perfoliatum is a reference to the manner in which the stem appears to perforate the base of adjoining leaves. Other Common Names: Wood boneset, thoroughwort, sweating plant, thorough-stem, teasel, agueweed, thorough-wax, feverwort, wild Isaac, crosswort, vegetable antimony, Indian sage, tearal, wild sage. Habitat: Boneset is mainly found in the temperate regions of North America, ranging from Florida to Canada. It is found as far west as Texas and is a common weed
Find out the symptoms and causes of strep throat and how to treat strep throat with the best 6 essential oil recipes and 4 home remedies.
Botanical Name: Evernia prunastri. Other Common Names: Ekmossa (Swedish), mousse de chêne (French), Eichenmoss (German). Habitat: Oakmoss is widespread throughout Europe, North Africa, Asia and North America. Description: Evernia prunastri or oakmoss is a lichen of the Parmeliaceae family. The genus Evernia contains about ten different species. The thalli (the vegetative body of a lichen) are bush-shaped and grow together to form large clumps. The thallus is flat and highly branched. It grows on trunks and branches of shrubs and deciduous trees like oaks, fruit trees, and blackthorn but also sometimes on pine trees. It is green to light whitish-green
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale. Other Common Names: Jamaican ginger, Indian Ginger, gan-jiang, sheng-jiang, African ginger, black ginger, zingiber officinale. Description and Habitat: The ginger plant is an erect plant that grows from one to three feet tall. It is a tropical plant found in East Asia and Australia. India and China are the largest suppliers of the herb used today. The large, scaly rhizome (underground stem) is the part of the plant used in herbal and medicinal use. It is cultivated in most tropical and sub-tropical countries now, but its origin is unclear. Plant Parts Used: The rhizome of the
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Aromatherapy recipe for fibromyalgia.
When it feels like you're drowning in herbs, make this handy condiment.
Information on the health benefits, active ingredients and side effects of medicinal herbs as herbal remedies for canker sores treatment and relief
Get rid of toxins and excess waste with these natural herbs.
Getting started with essential oils can be confusing. Sensory needs make it overwhelming. This essential oils for sensory needs series is perfect!
Constipation can be either a result of infrequent bowel movements, difficult stool passage, or a combination of the two. In either case, the result is unsatisfactory defecation. The causes of constipation are many and varied, potentially stemming from decreased intestinal motility due to the use of medications, low fiber diet, lack of exercise or stress. It is important to realize that “normal” bowel movements can be different, for different people. While some people defecate daily, others may go three times a day, or three times a week. It is not uncommon for healthy people to have nearly runny stools, while
Botanical Name: Cimicifuga racemosa L, Actaea racemosa L Black cohosh was once classified with the Genus name Cimicifuga but today the Genus name Actaea is considered the correct scientific name. The old Latin genus name Cimicifuga derives from Cimex, the genus name of the bedbug and the Latin verb 'fugare' meaning to repel indicating that the unpleasant smell of the plant was used as an insect repellent. Other Common Names: Black snake root, bugbane, rattleroot, rattletop, rattleweed, snakeroot, black bugbane, squaw root, serpentaria (Spanish), Traubiges Wanzenkraut, Schwarzes Wanzenkraut (German), herbe aux punaises (French), silfurkerti (Icelandic), sølvlys (Danish), läkesilverax (Swedish), klaseormedrue
Chlorella is the new spirulina. Nutrient-rich and loaded with health benefits, we'll break down why you should add this superfood to your diet.
A new infographic, created by Fairmont, has broken down the numerous health benefits that some of the most popularly-used herbs have, as well as the best ways to store them and other interesting facts.
Antiviral herbs are a powerful help for both viral and bacterial infections.
Sean sent us this link that describes how to extract essentials oils by steam distillation. Looks like an interesting project to try out. This is a cool
Botanical Name: Scutellaria lateriflora. Other Common Names: Blue, greater, hairy, hooded, American, European western, maddog and side-flowering skullcap. It is also called scullcap, helmet flower, blue pimpernel, quaker bonnet, hooded willow flower, mad-dog weed, mad weed, hoodwort and hoodwart. Habitat: This herb is often found in partially shaded, wetland areas. It prefers light shade to full sun and wet to moist soil with plenty of organic matter. This perennial plant is native to North America. Plant Description: Skullcap grows to a height of 45 to 60 centimeters tall. It has a light green to reddish-green square stem with occasional branches.
Information on the side effects and benefits of the medicinal herb agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) and its common and health uses as tea and extract
Learn about the soothing + 'drawing' qualities of Plantain Medicine + SO much more about this amazing plant PLUS easy DIY herbal recipes #herbalmedicine!
April 17th marks Herbalist Day — a celebration of the many teachers, peers, and herbs that guide an herbalist through their journey.
Goldenrod as an herbal remedy
A new infographic, created by Fairmont, has broken down the numerous health benefits that some of the most popularly-used herbs have, as well as the best ways to store them and other interesting facts.
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Infographic: Guarana This amazing herb works as a stimulant and can help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum. Cumin should not be confused with black cumin (Nigella sativa), a similar and closely related species from Pakistan and India with slightly larger and bent seeds. Other Common Names: Cummin, Roman caraway, Egyptian caraway, comino (Spanish), spisskummen (Norwegian), roomankumina (Finnish), Kreuzkümme (German), cumin de prés (French), zi ran qin (Chinese), spiskummin (Swedish), spidskommen (Danish). Habitat: The original habitat of cumin is not known, but it has been theorized that it could have its origins in the Nile valley and from there it spread to other countries in North Africa, Southwest Asia, East Mediterranean and all the
Botanical Name of Horsetail: Equisetum arvensis, Equisetum arvense. Other Common Names: Bottlebrush, shave grass, corncob plant, scouring rush, field horsetail, pewterwort, paddock-pipes, Dutch rushes, snake pipes, small scouring rush, åkersnelle (Norwegian), cola de caballo (Spanish), prêle des champs (French), Acker-Schachtelhalm (German). Habitat: Horsetail is native to both North America and Europe. It is one of only a few Equisetum survivors from the dinosaur era. In parts of Northern America, Canada, and Europe it is often considered a rather bothersome weed because of its prolific tuber system. Plant Description: Horsetail is a perennial plant of the Equisetaceae or the horsetail plant
Botanical Name: Urtica dioica, Urtica galeopsifolia. The annual nettle species dwarf nettle (Urtica urens L.) can be used in a similar manner as the stinging nettle in herbal medicine. Other Common Names of Stinging Nettle: Big string nettle, common nettle, Nettle, devil’s leaf, European nettle, Grosse Brennesse (German), grande ortie (French), ortiga (Spanish), brenninetla (Icelandic), brænde nælde (Danish). Habitat: While originally from the cold regions of northern Europe and Asia, this herbaceous shrub can now be found growing all over the world. The plant grows well in nitrogen-rich soil and is most often found in disturbed areas such as lawns,
The onset of menopause is a natural progression in the life of every woman. The use of medicinal herbs and herbal supplements to treat the symptoms of menopause is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Herbal menopause treatment can be used to treat symptoms such as night sweats, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and painful intercourse, headaches and increased anxiety. Heart disease and osteoporosis are also more prevalent after menopause due to the change in the body’s biochemistry. Herbal menopause treatment from naturally occurring plants can dramatically reduce these symptoms and prevent diseases caused by the loss
