Most people are familiar with the little bottles of alcohol-based herbal extracts available at health food stores. However, herbs can also be extracted in vinegar. Vinegar is a traditional carrier...
When learning about an herbal approach for fevers, you'll find several unusual terms as you study. This includes herbal febrifuges, antipyretics, and diaphoretics. Febrifuge and antipyretic are two technical terms...
Most people will experience a fever from time to time. Today, let's talk about basic first aid for fevers- how to know if you should seek medical assistance and when...
Small injuries aren't much to worry about in today's relatively sterile environments. Clean water and soap are readily available for washing. Tetanus shots are usually kept up to date. It's...
It's good to know a few herbs for emotional comfort. Daily life can be hectic. Unexpected things happen. We face unpleasant surprises or disappointment. Regardless of the cause, our emotions...
Herbalism is a great subject to study for emergency prepping. Knowing herbalism gives you access to a renewable source for supporting your health. Besides, being your own herbalist is handy...
Sweet violets are in full swing! So far, I have made sweet violet tea, sweet violet syrup, and have made two types of violet blossom vinegar. The success with the...
Spring greens are in full swing here on the farmstead, and it has been an incredible year for dandelions. I've never seen the blossoms this large or plentiful. Dandelion jelly...
Willow trees have long been used in healing, and there are many traditional medicinal uses for willow. When most herbalists turn to willow, they reach for white willow, Salix alba, which...