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If you’re looking for a natural itch relief remedy, there is little better than making Plantain Herbal Anti-Itch and First Aid Spray. This plantain witch hazel rub recipe is easy to make and very effective for getting rid of itching naturally, cleaning wounds, relieving bug …
Many flower blossoms are edible, but it’s always a good idea to check before eating one. I’ve given you photos and resources below for identifying common edible flowers–both cultivated and wild, for common flower garden blossoms, herb blossom, vegetable blossom, wildflower blossoms, and tropical flower …
Stress isn’t a new phenomenon and men and women have found ways to help us to cope throughout the ages. Whether it is from a cup of tea, herbal tincture, flower essence, essential oil aromatherapy or a hot herbal and mineral bath, herbs can be …
While I love to grow herbs for culinary and medicinal purposes, there’s something I love even more about foraging and harvesting herbs from the wild. Maybe with all the uncertainty in the world, it gives me peace to know what plants I have around me …
As I’ve studied the medicinal uses of plants, I have been amazed to learn that so many common plants–flowers, herbs, shrubs and lawn “weeds”–are actually medicinal and have been successfully used by families and herbalists for hundreds of years. It has made me curious to …
When a sore throat starts what we all are looking for is immediate relief. So what heals a sore throat quickly and takes the pain out? My Nearly Magical Herbal Sore Throat Healing Tea can! And the great thing about this is that it is …
Honeysuckle Honey is not only delicious and super easy to make, but it has medicinal qualities and is safe to use for colds, flu, and fever.
Natural Herbal Intestinal Parasite Cleanse for Children and Adults A DIY natural parasite cleanse is easy to make and not that bad to take. You will probably need to take a trip to your local natural food coop or herb and vitamin store to get …
hen I was in my teens and early twenties, I had severe acne. Skin toners were an essential part of my twice-daily skincare routine, but there was nothing natural about it. After the acne went away and I became a busy and sleep-deprived mother of …
Uggh! Allergies! Pollen and food allergies can really make you miserable. Stuffy nose, runny eyes, itchy everything, headaches, and more! When you’re allergic to the pollen of just certain plants, then you usually have a couple of months out of the year that you suffer. …
If you were able to embrace my ideas in a previous article, Weeds You Should Let Grow in Your Garden, then I have more weeds to let grow in your garden now! If you are embracing your weeds then I know you are a courageous …
So You Want to Start an Herb Garden… As I write this, it’s the day after Christmas. And what season comes after Christmastime? To a plant lover and gardener, it’s Seed Catalog season, of course! Haha! As the darkest day of the year has …
In Virginia, summer is the main time to make herbal medicines out of fresh plants. The St. John’s Wort I planted last year is finally blooming and I will be making more St. John’s Wort Oil and tincture. Learn how here. But my “wild” Bee …
Are you getting high-quality nutrients out of the foods and supplements you take? Want to know how you can get them even on the days you don’t eat all those veggies and without taking expensive supplements? I grew up taking good quality vitamins, green barley …
Jefferson National Forest The Jefferson National Forest is an amazing FREE resource for anyone wishing to explore nature. If you want to explore there, just be sure to get a good map and watch for any private property signs before entering an area. If you …
Edible and Medicinal Weeds to Let Grow in Your Yard When I first read about letting weeds grow in your garden alongside the beans and corn and tomatoes, I thought the author was pretty weird and far-out. But I warmed up to the idea the …
Which Herbs Should You Buy and Which Should You Grow Yourself So you’ve been learning about medicinal herbs and are wanting to start growing some for yourself. If you’re like me, when those seed catalogs come around, it’s tempting to order a whole slew of …
So, I’m not a big doomsday prepping-for-the-zombie-apocalypse kind of person, but I don’t have my head buried in the sand either. I don’t think we need to live in fear of what could happen–even though it really could! I mean, come on, how …
Free Herbalism Education and Resources Online Susun Weed’s Videos are a great place to start. I have created a playlist for them on my Youtube channel. She has a weekly internet radio show every Tuesday evening on Blogtalk Radio. She usually features a guest and …
Please note that this article contains affiliate links, and that means that I may earn a commission if you buy something. Opinions about the products are fully my own. Foraging for Chicken of the Woods Last year when we lived in the middle of the …
