What is an herbal elixir and how do you make one? Everything you need to know to start making your own basic and beyond herbal elixirs.
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!
This herbal oxymel recipe with self-heal is easy to make and has many benefits for the immune system. It also happens to be deliciously sweet and sour!
Thyme tincture is an excellent remedy for cough and respiratory complaints, and it's easy to make with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! Thyme was the very first herb I used therapeutically, back
We're making it easy to bring your studies into the kitchen with these mess-friendly, durable, and practical laminated Herbal Preparations Recipe Guides!
43 herbs to keep in your herbal medicine chest. These herbs are basics that are great for anyone, and will keep your body in tip-top shape.
Here you will find a collection of the basic medicine making guides that I have written. I hope they offer simple and practical instruction on how to create a variety of herbal preparations along w…
Learn about foraging St. John's wort, how to harvest and use, and how to make infused oil and salve using fresh St. John's wort flowers.
Rosemary is an amazing herb that can be used for a number of health benefits. Its reputation as a natural remedy for headaches comes from its ability to increase circulation. Know what type of headache rosemary helps and how to make your own herbal medicine.
There are so many natural health benefits from plants you can grow. These holistic home remedies are the best items for your herbal medicine cabinet.
Homemade herbal remedies are easier than you think, and most only require a few minutes of hands-on time before you've crafted powerful herbal medicine for your families' medicine chest. Diving into making herbal remedies might
Self Heal tincture is an excellent remedy to grab for helping the body heal tissue damage and fight off infection. It can encourage the healing of external wounds like cuts and internal injuries from conditions
This DIY headache salve with peppermint, coconut oil, and beeswax is all natural and a wonderful herbal home remedy for headaches. If you suffer from hea...
A healing herb known for its headache relief, this guide covers the history, benefits, uses, and how to harvest feverfew.
With this easy basic salve recipe, I show you how to turn any herbal oil into a soothing salve to mend a variety of ailments.
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
I adapted this calendula cream recipe from the basic lotion recipe in the Homesteaders Herbal Companion’ book. This is a slight variation to make a calendula cream lotion. You’ll want to infuse calendula oil for this recipe. but you can also buy calendula oil.
Dandelion tincture is a natural spring tonic that's traditionally used to increase energy and cleanse the system after a long winter indoors. It's often made as a simple dandelion root tincture, but you can also
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
Learn how to make 3 basic mullein salves that are helpful for dry skin, minor scrapes and scratches, and a chest rub for coughs.
While there are many applications for use with St. John’s wort, here are two of our favorite basic St. John’s wort preparations to keep on hand.
Chickweed tincture is a cooling herbal remedy for digestive issues, skin problems, lung ailments, and inflammation. Its antimicrobial, astringent, anti-inflammatory, and demulcent properties may he…
Learning how to make a tincture is one of the most important parts of the herbal learning journey. Use this post to figure out the best menstruum, extraction time, and method for producing a safe, effective herbal tincture every time!
Making mullein flower oil is one of the easiest herbal infused oils you can make and have on hand. Here are 5 ways to use this great oil in your home.
Learn how to loosen mucous, get rid of congestion, soothe sore throats, and even help lessen the time of colds and flu naturally...with our DIY hyssop cough drops.
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 e…
Like the fresh herb, plantain tincture is an excellent soothing, anti-inflammatory remedy for bug bites, stings, and other skin irritations. It also has some impressive properties for internal health. Plantain tincture may help support digestive
Learn step-by-step how to make a tincture for anxiety with some of the best herbs for anxiety. Chamomile, lemon balm, Holy Basil and cinnamon are wonderful anxiolytics for simple, natural anxiety treatment.
Come learn how to make medicinal herb infused oils with fresh or dry herbs using a slow cold infusion or quick heat method.
The basic understanding of how to make a salve is very beneficial. I've put together an herbal salve recipe and instructions on how to make an herbal salve.
Chickweed may be a common backyard weed, but it's a little herbal powerhouse! Learn all about chickweed in this helpful article.
Ever wondered if you can eat pine needles? Here's what to know about foraging and using pine needles, plus 12 creative recipes for using them. #foraging
Come learn how to make medicinal herb infused oils with fresh or dry herbs using a slow cold infusion or quick heat method.
This procedure is very basic and can be used for many types of herbal liniments. Liniments are topical use only. They are primarily for relieving sore muscl ...
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.
Miner's lettuce is a wild-growing edible weed that is highly nutritious. It's loaded with vitamin C and minerals and has medicinal properties.
Herbal Salves are extremely easy to make, and equally as beneficial to the homesteading herbalist's medicine cabinet.
This Herbal Fever Ease Formula is a gentle and natural way to support fevers, is safe for most children, and helps the body cool down.
Learn how to make salve or balms with this simple flexible recipe, including oil and wax options, herb-infused oil, essential oils, butters and more. Once you know the basics, the options to be creative are endless!
Pregnant and nauseous? NOT pregnant and nauseous? Discover an effective natural nausea treatment in this Ginger Mint Anti-Nausea Lollipops recipe!
