Herby Pesto is another version of a pesto sauce that you can load up with all kinds of healing greens.
Herbal pain relief uses natural remedies like turmeric, ginger, and arnica to alleviate discomfort.
As part of our Inside Out Beauty campaign, we've produced this awesome herbal body map that relates a whole-istic host of herbs to each of the organs that they can help with and how. Dill for your Liver, Ginger for your stomach, cardamom for your kidneys!
As we getting further into summer and scrapes, bruises, and bug bites appear seemingly out of thin air, there are lots of plants that can help out with natural first aid! There are many ways these...
A fungus is an ever-present microbe in and on the human body and most of the time there is no harm in its presence. However, there are times when conditions in the skin or gut change and allow prolific growth of certain fungal species, which can cause irritation and discomfort. Those changes can be hormonal as in the case of pregnancy, or a result of conventional medications such as antibiotics and oral contraceptives. A change in the skin’s pH level as a result of some cosmetics, or an increase in the skin’s moisture, perhaps as a result of sweating, can
A beginner's guide to growing and harvesting and preserving thyme! Thyme has many benefits and is an easy to grow herb for your garden.
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.
Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) is one of those abundant, versatile, and beautifully effective herbs that should be in every herbalist’s repertoire. Here in the northeastern U.S. and around much of the globe, Burdock grows anywhere its spiny seed pods land---in fact, its “burs” are so adept at grabbing and holding onto animal hair that their
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.
THE EFFECTS OF OVER CALCIFICATION AND HOW TO DETOXIFY WITH HERBS, SUPPLEMENTS AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES In this day and age our body is setup to deal with quite a lot of environmental stressors. In most populated environments we are bombarded with different toxic stressors -- biologically, chemically, environmentally, nu
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Medicinal herbs for diabetes have been a part of traditional medicine for thousands of years. Any herb intended as a treatment should focus on lowering blood sugar levels and reducing some of the damaging effects of the disease. The use of medicinal herbs for diabetes treatment can be an essential addition to the overall management of the disease and should be regarded as a part of a holistic approach that addresses proper nutrition and a good exercise program. It is important to visit a medical professional for proper diagnosis and the available treatment for the disease. After a diagnosis of
Meet the Plants that hold the key to your inner medicine cabinet. They are known as Adaptogens. Adaptogenic herbs and roots have been used traditionally for thousands of years by indigenous peoples all over the world to increase vitality and health. They tend to be plants that are high in antio
Award-winning, natural oral care THAT WORKS! Change the way you brush and don't be surprised if you don't go back to TOOTHPASTE.
A healing herb known for its headache relief, this guide covers the history, benefits, uses, and how to harvest feverfew.
Alterative is an herbal action term for plants that help nourish and detoxify the body. Alteratives are often called blood cleansers.
