We've all seen them. Those huge listicles with ideas for making money on your homestead. A laundry list of things that could potentially bring in income, but mostly just a few dollars here or there.
Goldenrod is helpful for making salves for sore muscles, tea for your kidneys, and may be useful for respiratory woes.
Here are some of our favorite study herbs that can help you cope with stress, stay focused, and calm your mind during this hectic back to school season!
The knowledge of medicinal plants and their uses has become lost over the last few generations, but it is making a great comeback. Check out the best
Whether simply entertaining or now backed my modern science, old wives tales are fascinating. In the absence of modern medicine and conveniences, women (and men) of the past had to make due with what was
This time-tested preparation deserves a place in every herbalist's toolkit! Gain confidence in making your own tinctures at home.
So many people rely on the plants they grow for food and medicine, so why not give your seeds a little love? Here's a simple spell to bless your garden seeds to fill them with abundance and fertility.
How to grow valerian in your herb garden. Valerian is an excellent herb to add to your garden. It's easy to grow, harvest and dry for medicinal uses. Add valerian to a bedtime tea to help you sleep much better.
The vast health benefits of lavender leaves go far beyond a relaxing bath. Here I cover all of the benefits of lavender leaves so you can add this powerful healing herb to your arsenal of
Tinctures are a convenient way to take your herbal medicines. They're ready to use, just pop a few drops into your mouth or a glass of water and you're done. The problem is...tinctures are expensive. A
Simply put Fire Cider is an expectorant, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, increases circulation, ups the immune system, stops coughs, and warms you up!
A homemade drawing salve is the perfect addition to your apothecary or homestead emergency kit for insect bites, stings, and slivers!
Botanical Name: Potentilla anserina, Argentina anserina. The genus name Potentilla derives from the Latin word 'Potentia' which means power. The other genus name Argentina is drawn from the Latin word 'argentum' meaning silver. The species' scientific name anserina means 'of the goose', either because the plant was used as food for geese or because the leaves bear a resemblance to geese feet. Most Sandinativan common names of the plant include the word 'goose'. At first, the plant was placed in the genus Potentilla by Carl Linnaeus (1707 - 1778), a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, but was reclassified in 1990
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Wondering what to do with elderberries? Here are a bunch of ideas for putting them to use-- including the basics of finding, harvesting, and prepping!
Honor your sacred heart with this tulsi, rose, and hawthorn chai. This warming, relaxing blend of herbs and traditional chai spices will soothe and protect.
The aromatic nature of the mint family (Lamiaceae) come from their high levels of volatile oils, which also account for many of their medicinal properties.
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Chickweed may be a common backyard weed, but it's a little herbal powerhouse! Learn all about chickweed in this helpful article.
This spring I vowed I was going to make use of the happy little flower that I grew up thinking was the enemy. I use this dandelion flower syrup on waffles!
Here is a guest article written by Chris McLaughlin and provided by Fix.com! When beginner gardeners ask me which plants are hardy and forgiving, my answer is always herbs. If a busy gardener asks …
I suffer from Sesonal Affective Disorder. Ever heard of it? The Mayo clinic defines it as "a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. If you're like most people with seasonal affective disorder, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Less often, seasonal affective disorder causes depression in the spring or early summer." I fall into the "less often" category. The fact is I dislike summer intensely. I wouldn't define how I feel as depression as much as resentment. Let me explain why I hate summer, but I adore Fall and Winter!
~~ Red Clover Blessings ~~ I thought I would share the process of making " Red Clover Syrup " . I hope to have my blogs put into print and gift the books to my daughters in the future. So I'll be sharing details and very simple instructions. The first step is to collect a quart of red clover blossoms , be sure to give " Thanks " for those beautiful blossoms and the medicine they provide before or after gathering. I put them in a large bowl with cold water and let them soak for about 30 minutes , then I pull the leaves and stems off , just like capping strawberries. You'll probably see a few bugs , but don't worry about the bugs , you should get rid of most by soaking. But you'll be straining the infusion after cooking and your pillowcase should catch any remaining critters after they've cooked (LOL). I fill my quart jar with blossoms as I cap them , you'll put the quart of blossoms into a stainless steel pot and add a quart of water. Heat on hi until they start to boil and reduce heat to med-lo , let them simmer covered for about 20 minutes. Use a wooden spoon at this point to stir and punch at the blossoms to loosen the clover. Turn heat off , put lid on pot and let sit overnight. This is what it'll look like come morning , then it's time to strain. The easiest way I've found to strain large batches of herbs is to put a pillowcase in your pot or bowl and pour it in. Squeeze out the infusion into the pot , I was using a black enamel pot for this and it doesn't show up well in pictures. You should have about a quart of infusion , you may add a little water to it to make a quart if you come up with less. Pour infusion into a stainless steel pot and add 4 cups of sugar , stir until dissolved , bring to a boil , turn heat down and allow it to cook down to a honey like consistency. This is the part I'm having trouble with , I've made 3 batches this year and so far I've not reached the consistency I would like. So , you're own your own from here , unless I find a method that works (LOL). ~ Update ~ I think I've figured it out , let it boil " uncovered ". I think that was my problem , I kept the lid on and it cooked to fast with to much heat. Keep checking and putting a dab in a small glass bowl , as it cools in the bowl , you'll see how thick it really is. I've finally got 2 pints of delicious red clover syrup and hope to make a few more pints if the clover keeps blooming. Pour into sterilized canning jars , put lids on and process in a 10 minute boiling bath or refrigerate once cooled. Red clover syrup can be used on pancakes , toast or anyway you enjoy your honey or syrup. ~ Happy Herbal Blessings ~ JoyceAnn
I have enjoyed crafting my own natural bug repellent for me and my family with essential oils for years and with great results. Recipes included!
The caraway seed is a staple in salads and will be a welcome addition to your herb garden.
Crystallized, sugared, or candied lemon balm— whatever you call them they taste delicious! If you’re in the mood to make a sweet little treat and you just happen to have some fresh lemon balm leaves, you should try making these cute little bad boys!
Yarrow is an incredible medicinal herb, possessing great benefit to the cardiovascular system by way of addressing bleeding & other blood-related concerns.
It is a fact that witchcraft, in whatever form, is a heresy against the establishment religion, however, traditional witchcraft is, also, a heresy against the official science and Western medicine.…
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Herbs have a long history of being used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. They truly are the reason for the famous quote, "let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food." Here are 13 must-have culinary and medicinal herbs for your home herb garden. * * * I didn’t grow
Looking for a botanical planner? Check out this printable botanical herb planner to help you stay organized and keep track of your herbal journey.
