Herbs
Natural Cold Remedies
February 15, 2010
Photo taken last fall as I was brewing this on my windowsill. I was sick this month but I'm on the mend now thanks to sick soup, lots of love, rest, garlic oil and elderberry tea. Elderberry tea recipe To one cup of hot water or basic herbal tea like ...
How to make an herbal salve
November 19, 2009
This is a giveaway post, as well as a salve making tutorial. The giveaway is now closed. Years ago I bought a large pre-mixed package of arnica flowers, St. John's wort and cayenne pepper (aka: Miracle Herbal Rub Mix) from The Bulk Herb Store. I used it to make a ...
Calendula, Salves and an Easy Soap Recipe
August 22, 2009
A bit of everything: why I love calendula, salve making and a soap recipe.
Recommendations for the beginner herbalist
May 4, 2009
Bug bites, cuts, scrapes, bleeding from minor skin wounds - these are things I know how to treat with topical herb preparations and I'd like to share a few of my favorite resources with you.
Garlic - good for whatever ails ya'
July 22, 2008
My sis-in-law wrote a good article on garlic over at her blog Inside Out. No need for me to reinvent the wheel, check out what she has to say and while you're at it stock up on garlic next time you're at the produce market.
How to make an easy comfrey poultice
May 6, 2008
I recommend comfrey as one of the first things to grow in your yard, especially if you have little kids who can be prone to injuries.
