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 […]
Category: Herbalism
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
2 Have you ever wondered how to make elderberry syrup? Elderberry syrup is a wonderful support to help with most colds and illnesses. It has been used for centuries because of the support it provides during an illness. We now know this is because of it’s high level of antioxidants compared to other berries. Pre-made elderberry […]
How to Make a Cold Infused Oil
A cold infused oil is the process of 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 receive all it’s healing benefits. This process does not require any heating, it only requires time and patience. It’s […]
How to Make Garlic Ear Oil
2 40 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
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 […]
Non-Toxic Household Cleaning Spray
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 […]
How to Make an Herbal Tincture
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, […]
How to Use Marshmallow Root
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 […]
Fermented Garlic Honey
13 2 Fermented garlic honey provides many benefits. Honey and garlic both have strong medicinal benefits on their own. Fermenting them together will amplify the benefits and it tastes pretty good. Benefits of Fermented Garlic Honey Raw garlic and raw honey are both helpful for immune support and can help during an acute illness along with other […]
How to Make Rosewater
57 You can easily learn how to make rosewater at home. During May and June in the northeast, there are beautiful roses everywhere. If you are like me, you may wonder how you can preserve that wonderful smell for a longer period of time. Rosewater is the perfect way to do that. What is Rosewater You […]