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Embrace the wisdom of our ancestors. These lost remedies use medicinal herbs and other natural ingredients to treat all sorts of ailments.
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This article looks at twelve traditional pain relieving herbs and how herbalists approached their use.
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Comfrey salve is easy to make at home, using homegrown herbs or by purchasing dried comfrey. Studies show that comfrey is an effective herbal pain reliever when applied topically.
Common chicory offers a multitude of culinary uses, from brewed root beverages to leafy greens, and a wide variety of health benefits. Read more now.
If you're not growing comfrey in your garden, you should be. We'll show you how to get started with this multi-purpose herb and why it's a must-have.
Calendula is a miracle herb with some amazing uses. Learn 30 different uses for calendula- from acne to curing bacterial infections!
Botanical Name of Lemon Grass: Cymbopogon citratus. Other Common Names: Lemongrass, fever grass, sereh, citroengras, te limon, zacate limon, West Indian lemongrass, cana-cidreira, cana-limão, capim-cidró, capim-santo, erva-cidreira, herbe citron, pasto limón, patchuli-falso, verveine des Indes, zacate limón, Zitronengras, citronnelle, tanglad, fever grass, hierba de limon, erba di limone, sera, bhustrina and takra. Habitat: Lemon grass is endemic to Southeast Asia, particularly India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has been introduced in many US states, including California and Florida; and in South America, particularly Brazil. Description: Lemon grass is a tender perennial of the grass family and resembles
Mullein is a biennial herb with a short window of time to harvest. Learn how and when to harvest mullein leaves, flowers, and roots.
Calendula is a miracle herb with some amazing uses. Learn 30 different uses for calendula- from acne to curing bacterial infections!
Comfrey salve is easy to make at home, using homegrown herbs or by purchasing dried comfrey. Studies show that comfrey is an effective herbal pain reliever when applied topically.
Commonly mistaken for a weed, purslane is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. Find out how to identify it and use it in 20 delicious recipes! #purslane #verdolagas #foraging
Botanical Name: Borago officinalis L. Other Common Names: Burrage, beebread, star-flower, talewort, hjulkrone (Danish), bourrache (French), gurkenkraut (German), borraja (Spanish). Habitat: Borage is endemic to the Mediterranean region but has spread from there to other parts of Europe and North America. The herb has for ages been cultivated as a garden plant for its ornamental value, health benefits, medical effects and as a source of nectar for bees. It thrives best in a calcareous and nutrient-rich soil. Description: Borago officinalis is an annual plant of the Boraginaceae family (the borage or forget-me-not family). The plant is covered with stiff coarse
Goldenrod is helpful for making salves for sore muscles, tea for your kidneys, and may be useful for respiratory woes.
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 n…
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:
Botanical Name: Leonurus cardiaca. The Latin species name cardiaca comes from the plant's reputation in the past as an effective medicine to treat heart diseases. Other Common Names: Common motherwort, throw-wort, lion's ear, lion's tail, hjertespand (Danish), Herzgespann (German), agripalma (Spanish), agripaume cardiaque (French). Habitat: Motherwort is found throughout northern Europe. The species is also common in Asia and has been introduced and naturalized in North America, where in many places it is now considered a bothersome weed. Motherwort has been cultivated since medieval times as a medicinal plant which is probably a contributing factor in how widespread the plant
Mullein is one of the most recognizable, medicinal and useful plants. Foraging for mullein is easy and fun!
Learn how to easily make potent and healing homemade calendula salve at home. Calendula salve can help to reduce inflammation, soothe skin irritation, eczema, burns, bites, scars, rashes, and more!
Botanical Name of Shepherd's Purse: Capsella bursa-pastoris. Other Common Names: Lady's purse, shepherd's bag, mother's heart, shovelweed, caseweed, borsa de pastor (Spanish), bouse de pasteur (French), Hirtentäschelkraut (German), hjartarfi (Icelandic), hyrdetaske (Danish). Habitat: The plant is probably native to Europe and parts of Asia, but now it can be found in temperate regions around the world. The European settlers brought the plant with them to North America, and the species quickly spread across the continent. Shepherd's purse is often regarded as a weed. Plant Description: Shepherd's purse is an annual plant that belongs to the mustard family (Brassicaceae) with highly
In der alten Heilpflanze Mutterkraut haben Forscher einen Wirkstoffidentifiziert, der das Nachwachsen von geschädigten Nerven beschleunigt und verbessert.
Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum. Other Common Names: Spotted St. John's wort, hypericum, klamath weed, goat weed, touch-and-heal, rosin rose. Habitat: St. John's wort can be found growing in sunny, or partially shaded, areas throughout the United States and Canada. It prefers the dry, gravelly soil along roadsides. It is easy to grow from seed or root division in spring or autumn in well-drained soils. Plant Description: St. John's wort can grow up to a height of 1 to 3 feet from a branched, woody root system, the stems are round and erect, branching at the leaf axis. The stems are
This vintage styled printable of vintage books with flowers is the perfect choice for home aesthetics like cottagecore wall art and dark academia decor, as well as shabby chic, moody, and more! This high-resolution art print would be perfect as; living room decor, hallway wall art, entryway and mudroom decor, bathroom art, book nook wall art, library decor, and much more! It would also make a wonderful gift for readers! **This listing is for a printable only, no frames or decor are for sale ** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOU WILL RECEIVE: 3 JPG files: 1 full resolution, 1 medium resolution, and 1 websize resolution HOW TO DOWNLOAD** After you purchase your print files you will very quickly receive an email from etsy with a link to download! If you have any issues at all, please feel free to message at any time! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colors may vary subtly depending on monitor calibration settings, printout settings, material type, and printing service. PRINT & PAPER SUGGESTIONS: You can print your art immediately at home (with a high-quality printer/paper), at supply retailers, at your local print shop or through online print websites. Using a printing service is recommended. We recommend printing on high quality, textured matte paper for the most authentic look and feel. Resize Requests: If you need a different size than what is offered, please contact me BEFORE you purchase to see if it can be done. The artwork is designed in a vintage-style aesthetic and is not a vintage piece in terms of its age. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR NEW PRINT FILES: Print for decor for your home and personal projects. All Wash House Gallery art and photography is for personal use ONLY. WHAT YOU CANNOT DO WITH THESE FILES: Under no circumstance are these files available for commercial purposes. They may not be resold online, as prints, or in any capacity. Wash House Gallery exclusively owns the rights to all product images, safeguarded by copyright.
If you’re looking for the ideal refreshing drop to take you right through the hotter months, this homemade elderflower soda might be just the ticket! Taken from Nick Ritar and Kirsten Bradley’s permaculture book Milkwood (which contains pretty much everything you need to know about growing, foraging and down-to-earth living), it’s a delicious recipe that’s […]
Looking for some easy turmeric tea recipes? Here is an awesome collection of easy turmeric tea recipes with endless healthy benefits.
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.
Instructions on how to infuse comfrey leaf into oil for use in herbal recipes and natural skin care.
Breathing difficulty is due to the phlegm in the mucous membrane of your respiratory tract. Here's how to get rid of phlegm and mucus in chest & throat.
These home remedy ear infection drops (garlic ear oil) use natural, plant-based ingredients to support issues with ear pain and infection.
The stinging nettle plant is a springtime favorite! As with many weeds, it is making a comeback as more people become aware of its medicinal benefits.
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13+ Ways to Use Echinacea as a Natural Remedy Looking for ways to use echinacea in your home? Echinacea is not only a beautiful flowering herb for your garden, it is also a wonderful natural
Do you cook with Tarragon? If not you're missing out on one of the loveliest flavors ~ let's explore this under-used herb and some great tarragon recipes.
Mid-summer in the herb garden is full of glorious smells, but it’s hard to beat the fragrance passing by the lemon balm patch. Lemon balm is at its fullest when temps are hottest in the…
In the late summer and early fall when elderberries are in season, it's the perfect time to make some homemade elderberry syrup! This syrup is not only delicious, but has powerful medicinal benefits as well.
As the opioid epidemic worsens, people are desperate for natural pain relief options. Wild lettuce has been used for millennia as a natural herbal pain reliever, and now survivalists are tout…
