A hearty burdock recipe, and other burdock ideas
Autumn is root time and I have to say that my favorite root of all has got to be burdock! I love the way it tastes and its slow-acting, nourishing medicine. You’ll love this burdock recipe we have for you today. A couple of years ago, I took Rowan with me to harvest burdock at…
Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
Did you ever think you could make your OWN homemade vanilla extract? We have a tasty vanilla extract recipe for you today. Vanilla may be one of the most popular dessert flavors. From straight up vanilla ice cream to baked goods made with vanilla extract, most of us have been tasting vanilla all our lives….
Marshmallow Root
I love single herbs that seemingly do everything. Their complexity could inspire a lifetime of devotion to learning the intricate ways they could be used for food and medicine, as well as the ways they support their habitat and the gifts they bring the earth. Single herbs that can be used in a variety of…
Canker Sore Remedy
Canker sores are oral ulcers or open sores in the mouth. They may be an indication of a weakened immune system. Recently we needed a canker sore remedy for our four year old daughter Hailey, and discovered a tincture mix that worked great!
How to Make Balm of Gilead or Cottonwood Oil
Many people think you have to wait until spring to harvest herbs. It is in the middle of winter that I can make “balm of gilead” oil with one of my favorite botanical medicines, cottonwood buds. If you have a cottonwood grove where you live, you know the amazing aroma the trees give off. The…
Herbal Remedy for Stress
I added this featured section because there were so many people emailing me wanting an herbal remedy for stress. In addition, many ailments and diseases people experience are a result from stress. The most common being colds and flus. So, whether you have a condition that resulted from stress or you are experiencing stress and…
Home Remedies for Stress: Stress Support Balls
This article is all about nourishing ourselves through the rough spots in our lives, when we need home remedies for stress. Taking time each day to breathe deeply, sit and enjoy our favorite cup of tea, and taking walks to enjoy the changing weather can go a long ways in soothing our nerves and allaying…
Free Natural Flea Remedy
I wanted to post some natural flea remedies. It only makes sense that we look for natural pet remedies if we are looking for natural home remedies for ourselves. I will eventually post more pet home remedies, but I felt a good natural flea remedy was a great place to start. Natural Flea Recipe Ingredients…
How to Make Herbal Liniment by Jethro Kloss
Rosemary Gladstar’s book the Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health, and Vitality is one of our family favorites and we are very excited to have this opportunity to talk with her and share her herbal wisdom with all of you. Just to help whet your appetite for that upcoming talk, we…
Cold Sore Home Remedies
I have an herbalist friend who has dealt with cold sores for some time and has developed some tried and true cold sore home remedies that will not only relieve the pain, but also help heal the underlying cause – the herpes virus. Cold sores can develop due to a lowered immune system due to…
