Ever wonder what was in your foremother's first aid kit? We imagine her with a full array of roots and berries, herbs and oils tucked into her trusty animal-skin pouch.
Peppermint: stomach ailments, IBS, nausea, indigestion, colds. Peppermint is one of those herbs that seem, well, very un-herb-like. We, or at least I often associate it first with candy and ice cream ... Christmas, actually.
The best herbal learning happens when you spend time with a single herb and have an organized way to record all that you discover.
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.
Let’s discover the benefits of passionflower and discover why it is one of the best teas to help you sleep.
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
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!
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
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
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,
The goldenrod plant, also known as solidago, blooms in the late summer and early fall with yellow flowers, and is also edible and medicinal.
Feverfew is making a comeback in modern gardens for both its medicinal value and attractive daisy-like blooms. Learn how to harvest and use feverfew now.
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
Learn how to dry and preserve herbs with this great guide. Enjoy dried herbs with the best flavor when preserved fresh from the garden.
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.
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
Elderberry is a plant with many fascinating uses, and a rich history. Learn how to harvest and preserve this fruit for medicine, food, or wine. Read more.
Herbs for pain relief have been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine to alleviate a wide range of pain conditions. From ginger and turmeric to willow bark and devil's claw, these natural remedies have been proven to have pain-relieving properties and are becoming increasingly popular among those seeking a safer alternative to over-the-counter pain medications.
June is here! It's the month of warmth, growth, and whispered promises of a summer garden. And if you still need to plant fruits, veggies, herbs, or flowers this year, you're in the right place! We're about
If you’re avoidant of Western medicine for helping balance your hormones, these 10 adaptogenic herbs for hormone balance will do the trick!
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
Common purslane is a highly nutritious edible and medicinal plant that readily grows. Learn to find, identify, use and purslane!
This list of herbs that balance hormones is great for regulating estrogen, progesterone or more. Includes a a great herbal supplement too!
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
Five uses for comfrey.
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.
Goldenrod is helpful for making salves for sore muscles, tea for your kidneys, and may be useful for respiratory woes.
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.
The bright yellow plant has medicinal properties that you ought to know about. Here are 10 health benefits of goldenrod...
Turn those dandelions growing in your backyard into a salve that's useful for sore muscles, achy & arthritic joints and rough, chapped skin. Dandelion salve is especially ideal for those who work outdoors and with their hands a lot!
The benefits of using mullein for coughs and other respiratory issues have been around for generations. Learn how to harvest and use mullein.
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.
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.
Learn how to make helpful herbal salves using fresh basil from your garden! The 3 recipes include first aid, headache, and aches & pains salve.
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
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.
