Did you know there are dozens of wild herbs you can forage? Find out the best herbs to find growing wild throughout the year.
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.
NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on
Never heard of borage plant? You're not alone. Here are some terrific reasons to consider welcoming this easy-to-grow plant with lovely edible star-shaped flowers into your garden! Read on to learn about excellent borage uses
Herbal tincture recipes allow you to take charge of your own herbal health at home. Make your own potent, shelf-stable herbal tinctures with fresh or dried plant material and high-proof alcohol using the recipes in
Let’s discover the benefits of passionflower and discover why it is one of the best teas to help you sleep.
Oregano tincture is a powerful remedy for fighting bacteria and fungi, healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and supporting the immune system. Herbalists rely on it to treat gastrointestinal disorders, colds, flu, and respiratory disorders. Oregano tincture
In order to eliminate harmful candida overgrowth, it is essential to use some of these natural antifungal supplements and herbs to reduce yeast in the body.
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,
Lemon balm has many health benefits and one of the best ways to use it is in a tincture. Learn how to make this lemon balm tincture using fresh lemon balm!
Learning how to heal your injuries with herbs is a fundamental skill for any homesteader. Here's what you need to know about healing salves.
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 number of uses
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 touting it as a form
Learn how you can use mullein, especially mullein leaves, to help boost your bodies health, well being, and resiliency.
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.
How to grow the catnip herb, plus the 12 different ways we use catnip tea for natural health care in humans. Catnip is easy to grow and keep on hand for when you need it.
Learn how to dry and preserve herbs with this great guide. Enjoy dried herbs with the best flavor when preserved fresh from the garden.
What to do with sage when you don't want your bountiful harvest to go to waste! There are so many ways that you an use it, as food and medicine!
The bright yellow plant has medicinal properties that you ought to know about. Here are 10 health benefits of goldenrod...
Goldenrod is helpful for making salves for sore muscles, tea for your kidneys, and may be useful for respiratory woes.
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.
Oregano tincture is a powerful remedy for fighting bacteria and fungi, healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and supporting the immune system. Herbalists rely on it to treat gastrointestinal disorders, colds, flu, and respiratory disorders. Oregano tincture
If you are struggling with debilitating adrenal fatigue symptoms and low energy, you need these 8 herbs for energy and fatigue!
Calendula is a miracle herb with some amazing uses. Learn 30 different uses for calendula- from acne to curing bacterial infections!
Medicinal plants and healing herbs are a great addition to the garden. Find out which ones are best to grow.
The many health benefits of parsley. Did you know that the parsley you cook with actually has medicinal properties? Not only is it an excellent cooking herb and food garnish but check out these medicinal benefits.
Sage has many uses. You can use it for cooking, aromatherapy and more! Learn how you can make this herb work for you in 14 different ways.
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
How to use lemon balm medicinally. 3 easy recipes for using lemon balm as a tea, cold sore balm and bug spray. It soothes the stomach and mind.
What To Do With Leftover Herbs: A helpful guide on how to use up fresh herbs with recipes and tips! Limit waste and make your food taste great!
Make the most of the over-productive herb garden with these 10 ways to use oregano for food, medicine, cleaning, and more.
Medicinal uses for sweet basil. Basil is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial herb that is easy to use and gives amazing health benefits! Fresh and dried basil uses.
Lavender flowers are only around for a short time, but there are plenty of uses for lavender leaves! Learn how to harvest, dry & use them in DIY projects.
Five uses for comfrey.
These are the herbs that grow well together and those that don't. Companion planting has long been recognized as a valuable technique in gardening, and when
Chives get a bad rep for being rather pungent, but we've got 12 great reasons why these tasty, easy to grow herbs should be in your garden.
You are going to love how easy it is to add fresh herbs in cooking your recipes. Lots of recipe ideas for using herbs with every type of meat
