Herbs
Herbs For Winter
October 7, 2011
Last spring I put together a summary of the herbs we used during the winter. Today I am reposting that for your benefit because now's the time to get your act together if you want to start some tinctures and stock your herbal cupboard. But before you read that I ...
(A Look Back at) Herbal Strategies for Winter Health
March 22, 2011
Now that spring is officially here I'd like to share my herbal strategies for winter health, based on our experience this past winter.
Sick Day Science
February 8, 2011
We measured, mixed, and experimented with taste. We discussed plant properties, our immune system, and why steam rises. Biology and chemistry were the subjects of the day.
Pepper & Spice Muscle Rub Recipe Inspiration
December 28, 2010
Another present under the tree for family this year. To make this muscle rub I used the method described in the post How to Make an Herbal Salve. This year I made some improvements to the recipe, most notably the addition of organic, Maine grown peppers and essential oils. Chosen ...
Heal-All Skin Salve
December 26, 2010
A healing skin ointment inspired by a salve I bought years ago.
Herbal Insect Bite Relief
July 26, 2010
My herbal knowledge, whatever little I have, is mostly in plants for the skin. You probably already know about comfrey and plantain and this is a simple recipe using those herbs to make a poultice or paste to relieve itchy insect bites.
Easy home herbs for Summer
April 24, 2010
I'm not meaning to jump the gun on spring here. I'm still very much in the season and I'm loving the new green and emerging blossoms very much. But we all know that what grows in summer is planted in spring and if you want to have herbs on hand ...
