This 3 ingredient elderberry syrup is simple and fast to make and uses raw honey to boost healing and antibiotic properties.

Botanical Name: Evernia prunastri. Other Common Names: Ekmossa (Swedish), mousse de chêne (French), Eichenmoss (German). Habitat: Oakmoss is widespread throughout Europe, North Africa, Asia and North America. Description: Evernia prunastri or oakmoss is a lichen of the Parmeliaceae family. The genus Evernia contains about ten different species. The thalli (the vegetative body of a lichen) are bush-shaped and grow together to form large clumps. The thallus is flat and highly branched. It grows on trunks and branches of shrubs and deciduous trees like oaks, fruit trees, and blackthorn but also sometimes on pine trees. It is green to light whitish-green

Baking soda is a kitchen staple. But it deserves a spot in your medicine cabinet, too. Here are the ways baking soda can help you stay healthy and clean.

Benefits and side effects of medicinal herbs used as herbal remedies for natural treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) or bladder infection

This garlic broth recipe has just three other ingredients, but garlic is the one that matters when you're feeling under the weather.

We’ve seen the effects that turmeric juice has on inflammation (as well as the brain), but what about the heart? Although nothing can really replace exercise, turmeric has been found to produce some of the same

Herbal antibiotics help fight infections, such as UTIs, and speed wound healing. Many also fight viruses, like colds and flu. They are gaining interest as treatments for antibiotic resistant bacteria.

An educator is imploring students and parents to wash their hands after posting the results of her classroom's stomach-churning experiment.

With edible landscape design, we strive to teach you how to include edible plants that still have ornamental value. Plantain is a great plant for your edible landscape, as it adds aesthetic appeal while providing benefits to the surrounding ecosystem as well as humans!

An educator is imploring students and parents to wash their hands after posting the results of her classroom's stomach-churning experiment.

Here are my favorite remedies to put in a medicinal first aid kit. Most of these herbal remedies are available at health-food stores.

Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus L. Other Common Names: Common chicory, wild chicory, coffee chicory, coffee weed, succory, wild succory, blue saisy, blue sailors, achicoria (Spanish), sikuri (Finnish), Wegwarte (German), chicorée (French), cikoria (Swedish), cikorie (Danish). Habitat: Chicory is found growing wild in Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. It has been introduced to North America, where it has locally become naturalized. Chicory commonly occurs as a weed along roadsides and trails, in landfills and dry meadows. Description: Chicory is a perennial plant belonging to the Compositae family (Asteraceae). It can grow to about 1 meter in height. A variety of

Support you immune system, fight colds and viruses, and stay healthy with this easy homemade elderberry syrup recipe - using dried, frozen or fresh elderberries.

Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup Once cold and flu season hits, it seems like we hear all about Elderberry for

Did you know you can eat dandelions? And they're packed full of nutrition. Learn the ropes with these 16 dandelion recipes.

An educator is imploring students and parents to wash their hands after posting the results of her classroom's stomach-churning experiment.

Often seen as a pesky weed, edible purslane is nothing less than a superfood! Find out the health benefits of purslane, plus how to harvest and eat it.

Calendula is easy to grow and has herbal, medicinal, and culinary uses. Learn 10 reasons to grow calendula for your garden, food, and health!

Information on Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum) and its health benefits, side effects and traditional and modern-day uses as a medicinal herb

Why is there so much hype around MCT oil and what is it anyway? MCT oil is a special type of fat that is "medium" in length. The size of this fat molecule means that

An educator is imploring students and parents to wash their hands after posting the results of her classroom's stomach-churning experiment.

Spruce tips have a bright, citrus flavor that works well in both savory and sweet dishes. Almost all conifer tips are edible, and the only exception is yew trees. Pine and fir tips have their

Growing up, I remember always being sad when my parents would spray weed killer on dandelions or chop them down with the lawnmower. Imagine my delight when I researched all of the medicinal value in

Dandelion flowers have many uses! Here are over 50 dandelion recipes for drinks, sweets, savories, bath and body, and remedies.

This DIY face moisturizer is the purest and most natural skincare product ever. It is a nutrient rich cream that delivers hydrating and anti aging benefits.

Support you immune system, fight colds and viruses, and stay healthy with this easy homemade elderberry syrup recipe - using dried, frozen or fresh elderberries.

Looking for effective diy home remedies? Stock your natural medicine cabinet with ingredients that support a healthy, happy body.

Usnea is an amazing lichen that has powerful medicinal benefits. Learn how to forage, identify, and sustainably harvest usnea!

Foraging for pine needles and other conifer needles is easy, plus you can make a tasty and medicinal pine needle tea that is perfect in the fall and winter.

Easy elderberry syrup recipe made with soothing herbs, honey and dried berries.

Foraging for your own medicinal plants is very rewarding! Here's a recent article I wrote for the Herbal Academy, 10 Tips for Wildcrafting Herbs.

Boiron Easy Guide explains the uses and benefits of homeopathic medicines, and organizes Boiron’s branded and single medicines into nine color-coded categories—Allergy, Children, Cold & Flu, Cough, Digestive, First Aid, Pain, Stress & Sleep, and Women—to help you easily find the best medicine for your symptoms.

One of my favorites, Usnea ssp. is a lichen that is revered for its antibacterial properties and its ability to clear multiple types of infection. Since it’s classified as a lichen, it’s not technically a plant or herb, but is a half algae and half fungus organism (loosely speaking). Look for it growing on a variety of trees, especially hardwoods and fruits. If I […]