Homemade herbal remedies are easier than you think, and most only require a few minutes of hands-on time before you've crafted powerful herbal medicine for your families' medicine chest. Diving into making herbal remedies might
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
Homemade herbal remedies are easier than you think, and most only require a few minutes of hands-on time before you've crafted powerful herbal medicine for your families' medicine chest. Diving into making herbal remedies might
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.
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.
Thyme cough syrup made with honey and lemon is a useful homemade cough remedy to have on hand for cold and flu season for dry or wet coughs.This recipe makes about 2 cups.
This homemade calendula salve recipe is the perfect herbal remedy for dry skin, rashes, bug bites, minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Herbal cigarettes were a common way to take your medicine, long before cigarettes became associated with tobacco (and addiction). Learn how to choose herbs for herbal cigarettes, and enjoy this time-honored way to take your
With this list of tinctures and uses, you’ve got the perfect starting point to take advantage of these powerful remedies and take more...
Ditch over-the-counter Neosporin and make your own healthy and soothing homemade antibiotic ointment with this easy recipe!
Thyme cough syrup made with honey and lemon is a useful homemade cough remedy to have on hand for cold and flu season for dry or wet coughs.This recipe makes about 2 cups.
Herbal salves can be made from a wide variety of medicinal herbs, many of which are considered common weeds. This roundup contains over 20 of my favorite recipes for herbal salves that soothe ailments as
NOTE: This article is about the best easy, safe, effective herbs perfect for the beginning herbalist to start with in your home apothecary. Take a look and see if any of these sound like something you might like to try as you create your own natural home medicine chest with herbs. And if you want t
A wonderful collection of recipes for natural herbal remedies you can make at home. Stock your pantry and be prepared for cold and flu season!
The summer solstice is a perfect time for harvesting and preserving herbs! Here's the complete guide to preserving the culinary and medicinal bounty of the herb garden. (This post was contributed by Melissa Keyser.) If I
Natural remedies for cold and flu can help you get through the worst of it, boosting your immune system and calming symptoms so your body can rest and recuperate naturally. There's no cure for the
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!
Herbal salve recipes are easy to make for a variety of uses. These salves incorporate herbs and can help to soothe, calm, and ease the skin.
This pine needle cough syrup is beneficial for soothing for a dry and scratchy throat and helping to tame coughs.
Soothe your senses with a comforting cup of mullein tea, made from fresh or dried mullein leaves simmered in boiling water and sweetened to taste.
Homemade herbal remedies are easier than you think, and most only require a few minutes of hands-on time before you've crafted powerful herbal medicine for your families' medicine chest. Diving into making herbal remedies might
Here are ten of my favorite plants to grow for crafting herbal remedies and homemade body care products. (Includes recipe links!)
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
Herbal salves can be made from a wide variety of medicinal herbs, many of which are considered common weeds. This roundup contains over 20 of my favorite recipes for herbal salves that soothe ailments as
Fall is the season for rose hips, and one of my favorite things to make with them is rose hip syrup! It's a delicious foraged recipe that can be served drizzled on pancakes or ice cream, or stirred into cocktails. Rose hip syrup can also be used medicinally for immune support!
Homemade herbal remedies are easier than you think, and most only require a few minutes of hands-on time before you've crafted powerful herbal medicine for your families' medicine chest. Diving into making herbal remedies might
Making your own all natural herbal salve is easy! Learn how to make an herbal salve using herbs you can find in your own backyard or garden.
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!
This pine needle cough syrup is beneficial for soothing for a dry and scratchy throat and helping to tame coughs.
Echinacea tincture is an herbal remedy that may help fight colds and other viruses. Here's how to make echinacea tincture at home.
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
Medicinal plants have been used for millennia, and science is just beginning to validate many of their traditional uses. This basic overview of medicinal plants and their use focuses on herbs you can find or
Natural remedies for cold and flu can help you get through the worst of it, boosting your immune system and calming symptoms so your body can rest and recuperate naturally. There's no cure for the
This highly scented and effective rose oil is a must have item in your household. Our DIY rose infused oil goes a little bit further with ultra rich grape seed oil and petals from Rose Damascena.
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
Herbal salve recipes are easy to make for a variety of uses. These salves incorporate herbs and can help to soothe, calm, and ease the skin.
Dandelion tincture is a natural spring tonic that's traditionally used to increase energy and cleanse the system after a long winter indoors. It's often made as a simple dandelion root tincture, but you can also
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!
Lavender tincture is a gentle herbal remedy for improving sleep, and there's also some evidence that it can help with mild anxiety, depression, and headaches. It's easy to make at home with just a few
Uses for honey go way beyond a spoonful in a cup of tea, and throughout history, honey has been used for medicine, wound healing, cosmetics, and dozens of other ways around the home and garden.
Make your own "Dandelion Salve Recipe" to moisturize your skin and sooth sore muscles! #dandelion #dandelionsalve
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!
Medicinal plants have been used for millennia, and science is just beginning to validate many of their traditional uses. This basic overview of medicinal plants and their use focuses on herbs you can find or
Herbal cigarettes were a common way to take your medicine, long before cigarettes became associated with tobacco (and addiction). Learn how to choose herbs for herbal cigarettes, and enjoy this time-honored way to take your
Homemade herbal remedies are easier than you think, and most only require a few minutes of hands-on time before you've crafted powerful herbal medicine for your families' medicine chest. Diving into making herbal remedies might
Violet skin cream is a natural herbal remedy that promotes lymphatic health. While most violet remedies use flowers, this one actually uses violet leaves. Wild violets are a welcome sight each spring, brightening up every
