Herbs used for medicinal purposes, whether soothing damaged skin, stopping dandruff, or as an antibiotic used in a homemade ointment.
I’m always looking for new ways to add herbs and essential oils into products that we use in and around our bodies. A natural anti itch cream is actually not difficult to make and so wonderfully good for your skin. We have a few allergies, though they are getting better this past year – I...
I recently had someone ask me to make them a postpartum spray for the perineum. I immediately wanted to research which essential oils would be the most skin soothing while aiding in healing. Some essential oils and herbs can increase bleeding, which is NOT what you want while trying to heal after a pregnancy. Doing...
Start them young! Ownership of knowledge is important whether you are a child or an adult. Whenever you are part of the learning process in a hands on way, you are much more likely to care and retain more information, whatever your learning style may be. Creating herbal projects for kids is a great way...
We are notorious for wanting a quick fix. Give me something that will instantly make me feel better, be fit, be happy, relieved from all stress, organized, and satisfied. In truth, all of those things are complex and require work. For example, happiness, joyfulness, being satisfied, and better dealing with stress happens for those who...
I called this an elderberry cough syrup recipe, because we’re so used to saying the phrase “cough syrup”. But this recipe is actually an oxymel. I’ve chosen an oxymel because alcohol extractions can be difficult for children to swallow. My daughter takes an alcohol extraction for allergy relief in the Spring and makes a big...
I recently wrote about the health benefits of water kefir and how the mineral and probiotic content can change change the direction of your gut health, skin health, and even effect allergies. Now, I want to show you how to design your own water kefir recipes. But first, you need to know how to get...
Putting together your favorite drink combinations using herbs you know are healthy can be super fun and delicious. Sometimes it’s finding the best combination. You may learn that a particular herb makes great herbal detox drinks and yet find that it’s too bitter or strong for your taste. Instead of giving up on that herb,...
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.After all, there are SO many reasons to make a salve in the first place! Here’s a short list of reasons you may want to make a salve:...
Most of us know that sleep is important. We’ve read articles, been told varying facts, or just know how crummy we feel when we get less sleep than usual. Sometimes, even when we know we need to get better sleep, we don’t do what’s needed to make sure we get it. Are we just not...
Cayenne Salve has been used for joint and muscle pain for centuries. It’s a remedy that my grandmother had passed down to her from her own grandmother, and one I’ve learned over the years as well. This Cayenne Salve Recipe is easy to make and use, and it is very effective. Why Cayenne? Cayenne naturally...
Most people have heard of henna if they’ve ever looked into natural hair dyes, or lived in areas where people have used it for tattoos. Most people don’t know much about the actual plant or some of the natural Henna Benefits and Uses. *Hint* You don’t have to turn your skin orange to utilize these...
Frankincense is truly an amazing resin. Last week I told you what frankincense is, where it comes from, and how almost two hundred studies to date have shown that it is highly beneficial to the human body: Frankincense Benefits and Types. The next question is, of course, what are the ways to use frankincense? What...
If you missed my article on What Stress Does to Your Body, check it out. Chronic stress does horrible things to you internally and can eventually lead to deadly complications. Having a resource of Stress Relieving Herbs and Teas can be extremely beneficial. 4 things I mention in What Stress Does to Your Body is...
I have to start this article by expressing that I will give you information on natural remedy research and various treatment research concerning skin concerns and the tremendous impact of essential oils. I will express my experience and my opinion as well. If you have questions, please talk to your doctor. This is for you...
You can fight colds and flu with essential oils! Now, I’m not allowed to tell you it’s a cure because the FDA hasn’t approved my comments, so we’ll use terms like “boosting your immune system”, and “strengthening your body, ” or “helping your body fight off bacteria and virus growth.” Because that’s exactly what this...
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