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
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.
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
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 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.
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 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.
From its impressive immune-boosting benefits to its time-honored wound-healing properties, when it comes to what-ails-you there's no better remedy than freshly brewed calendula tea. I've had calendula in my garden for over 10 years and
Amoxicillin is a powerful drug against bacterial infection, but there are herbal alternatives. Learn how to make nature's amoxicillin.
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
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 rosehip arthritis balm uses rosehips and comfrey herbal infused oils to create a soothing salve for pain relief.
Make your own "Dandelion Salve Recipe" to moisturize your skin and sooth sore muscles! #dandelion #dandelionsalve
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
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
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
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.
With this list of tinctures and uses, you’ve got the perfect starting point to take advantage of these powerful remedies and take more...
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
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
Budding herbalists usually start their herbalism journey with teas. However, quickly after tea, an herbalist learns how to make a tincture.
