323 1 The best herbal reference books for beginners are simple and easy to use. When you first start working with herbs there is a lot to learn. Foraging If you are planning to forage for your herbs you will first need to learn plant identification. There are great books written for different regions of the world. […]

 2 22 The best foraging tools are a few simple items that you will need to get started. You may even own some of these already. You can easily start foraging in your own yard or any land nearby. There are many plants you walk by regularly that are actually edible and maybe even medicinal. Most likely, […]

  2   Try making this homemade cold syrup recipe when you feel the beginnings of a cold coming on. The herbs in this syrup are full of anti-oxidants and vitamin c which are helpful nutrients for healing. Echinacea works best when you take it at the first signs of illness and it’s an important part of the […]

  3   Have you had Fire Cider? Fire Cider has become quite popular for good reasons. This herbal folk remedy, created by Rosemary Gladstar, is a wonderfully warming remedy you can make yourself. This tasty vinegar infusion boosts natural health processes, stimulates digestion, and warms you from the inside out. It’s the perfect remedy to take when […]

      There are natural remedies for the flu that will help you feel better. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. The symptoms are similar to a cold but also include fever, chills, headache, vomiting, and body aches. Fortunately, there are natural remedies will help your body fight the illness and […]

  2   Sore throat lemonade is a helpful remedy for sore throats and a minor cough. It has a pleasant taste and feels soothing on an inflamed throat. Each ingredient in this drink has healing properties that help with colds and viruses. Lemon help to break up mucus and relieves some of the pain. It also contains […]

  1   Would you like to learn how to make an herbal decoction? Decoctions are long simmered teas that are ideal for extracting the properties of hard roots, dried berries, barks, and seeds. They are much stronger in flavor than tea or an herbal infusions and also more concentrated. If you have made an herbal syrup, like […]

  3   Echinacea is flowering perennial native to central North America and one of the most important medicinal herbs for immune system. It is currently at risk in the wild so only organic cultivated sources should be used even if you find it in the wild. Key Actions Medicinal Uses: Echinacea flowers and root are used in […]