People often get the two labels confused - this is what you need to know about non-GMO vs. organic. October is non-GMO month so we thought...
This aromatic combination of lemongrass and ginger creates a warming and soothing tea that may offer many health benefits.
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Ever wish you had a standby recipe for any herbal salve? Here is an excellent basic salve recipe to serve as a base to your creative herbal remedies!
As a staple herbal remedy, it's great to know how to make echinacea tincture. Follow these 5 tips to make an extra potent extract.
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.
Taking care of your bladder and urinary health is important.
Plantain salve is one of the best ways to start a home herbal first aid kit. Plantain is abundant, and this easy to make salve is good for all manner of minor burns, cuts, and
Herbal vinegar can be made with just about any edible herb or plant for a truly unique homemade herbal infused vinegar. Herbal vinegars are a delicious way to add both concentrated flavor and bright acidity
This herbal wound healing salve recipe is one every medicinal herb cabinet should have. It's the perfect non-toxic option for skin abrasions.
Mullein leaf tea, derived from the leaves of the Verbascum thapsus plant, has been treasured for centuries due to its remarkable medicinal properties.
How to make a plantain salve recipe to promote skin health.
It's true, there are a lot of Fire Cider recipes out there but this one is my family's favorite. It's so good that my husband feels the need to give out a big "WHOOHOO" after each shot of it he takes. But I have to agree because it really is that good.
You’d be forgiven for not knowing just how versatile this plant is. Not only is it fantastic for planting in poor soils or as a...
Before making this dandelion salve, you will first need to make dandelion infused oil. You will also need some kind of jars or tins to keep the finished salves in. This recipe makes about 12 ounces of salve total, or six 2 ounce tins.
Are you looking to add a zesty twist to your tea routine? Look no further than oregano tea! While commonly known as a flavorful herb in the culinary world,
Herbal culinary salts are incredibly easy to prepare and widely underused! Today we are sharing all the basics that you’ll need to know to make your own DIY herbal culinary salts and start stepping up your game at mealtime!
Manuka honey is very effective at healing minor wounds and scrapes. Propolis extract gives this manuka honey salve an extra boost!
Botanical Name: Tanacetum vulgare. Other Common Names: Buttons, wild tansy, gold leaf tansy, ginger plant, bitter buttons, hineheel, scented fern, stinking willie. The common name, tansy, is likely derived from Greek words meaning “immortal”, which may refer to the long-lasting flowers or its traditional use in preserving dead bodies. Habitat: Although the plant is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia, it has been introduced throughout the world and grows wild in North America. This hardy, sun-loving plant is resistant to cold and frost and commonly grows in open areas close to water, such as roadsides and ditches. Description:
Fall is the perfect time to harvest medicinal roots like dandelion and valerian for use in the home herbal medicine cabinet.
Homemade honeysuckle syrup with its light, sweet flavor, is so easy to make! It can be used in several ways such as on foods and to sweeten herbal preparations. Here's a simple recipe to get you started. Try it today!
Mullein is one of the most recognizable, medicinal and useful plants. Foraging for mullein is easy and fun!
Ashwagandha has been gaining popularity for good reason! This article sheds light on the benefits of ashwagandha & side effects to be aware of
For a medicinal smoke and a pleasant atmosphere, this easy to identify plant has a whole host of uses along with being used as a beautiful candle.
It's that time of year. The little creepy crawlies come out. The kids go outside exploring and get into plants we'd rather them not touch. And the itchies come. But mama has a solution: The Ultimate Anti-Itch Cream! Learn how to make this helpful anti-itch cream for your family.
Try these simple, homemade cough drops the next time you find yourself with a cough or cold.
Is your basil growing like crazy this summer? Too much basil is a good problem! Try one of these 25 ways to use fresh basil. It would be a shame to let all that herbal goodness go to waste, but I know it can feel a little overwhelming to stare down a heap of fresh basil and ask yourself what in the world you're going to do with so much basil. Good news: you can make your basil harvest last all year long by preserving it now! Just by growing a few basil plants, you should have plenty of fresh basil
Simple homemade cough syrups and other easy home cough remedies can quickly help both adults and kids stop coughing. They can also ease sore throats and chest inflammation that prolong painful coughs. So at first
Turn your tiny garden into a medicinal paradise! Here are some tips for small-space gardening + seven medicinal herbs for urban gardens.
Black-Eyed Susan is a beautiful perennial flower, but it also has potent medicinal benefits. It's closely related to echinacea, and it has many of the same medicinal properties. Just about everyone who's even paid passing
