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 […]

  2   Elderberry syrup benefits are plentiful and it can help you with a wide range of illnesses. It is a a powerful herbal preparation that helps with colds and the flu.. It has been used for centuries because of the support it provides during an illness. We now know this is because of its high level […]

      Herb infused oil is one of the basic recipes needed to create salves, oil serums, body butters and more. You can make a herbal infused oil by soaking dried herbs in a carrier oil. An herbal oil infusion extracts all the active fat soluble ingredients from the herb into the carrier oil so you can […]

2140 2 What exactly is garlic ear oil? This remedy was something I learned about when I was a student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. One of our teachers at IIN was Dr. John Douillard who is an expert in Ayurveda and a Father to six children.  Dr. Douillard talked a lot about things he does on a […]

      Hydrating herbal teas are healthy drinks to help beat dehydration. On a hot summer day or after a workout in any season, sometimes water alone just doesn’t cut it. If you have noticed that sometimes water is not enough, you are on to something. Drinking water is incredibly important to maintain good health but sometimes […]

  1   Making a non-toxic household cleaning spray is easy and you probably already have what you need to make it at home. Many of the store bought cleaners contain unhealthy ingredients (even ones that look natural) so making your own is a good alternative. Strong chemical cleaning products can cause poor air quality inside your home […]

  1   It is a very simple process to learn how to make an herbal tincture at home. A tincture is an extract of a plant material dissolved in a solvent. Tinctures are made by soaking an herb in alcohol (vodka or rum), vegetable glycerin, or vinegar. Soaking the herbs encourages the active plant constituents to dissolve, […]

  1   Marshmallow root is a perennial herb with thick white roots, heart shaped leaves and pink flowers. The roots, leaves, and flowers are all used medicinally. Because marshmallow is a demulcent herb, it is very soothing. Marshmallow root contains mucopolysaccharides which protects and soothes mucus membranes and provides natural mucilage so it is helpful for many ailments, for […]