Wouldn’t you love to avoid getting sick this year?
Electuaries are one of my favorite easy herbal remedies. They’re simple enough you can engage the whole family in creating them, or you can go it alone like I do and think of it as a meditation of sorts.
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Modern Herbalists have been rediscovering Chamomile, this sunny member of the daisy family, and falling in love all over again. Chamomile helps settle the nerves, easing anxiety and depression as well as soothing the digestive system.
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Herbalist Christina Sanchez reveals 2 of her (formerly) secret recipes for making Piñon pine syrup from the cones and the needles. As a special extra bonus, she added her recipe for Piñon Pine Needle Honey too!
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Enjoy this easy to make natural hair growth formula that can be made with either rosemary oil or creosote bush oil specially designed for eyelashes and eyebrows by Herbalist/Cosmetologist Christina Sanchez.
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This procedure is very basic and can be used for many types of herbal liniments. Liniments are topical use only. They are primarily for relieving sore muscles or ligaments, reducing bruises or other skin conditions.
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Anti-fungal salve is powerhouse medicine. Many know the anti-fungal properties of Tea Tree oil and Chaparral. Chamomile’s skin fungus fighting abilities are underutilized.
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Elderberry syrup is winter tradition in my house. Is used for both flu prevention and flu treatment. Preventative measures require one spoon full daily (see below for dosage instructions). This recipe is simple to make and simple to feed to my family and friends. In fact, elderberry syrup is a holiday tradition that has become [...]
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This recipe was formulated for winter sinus congestion. I volunteer in a free clinic and have worked with many clients that spend the majority of the winter outdoors. They are susceptible to all kinds of infections but rhinitis is a diagnosis that our doctors are familiar with. This formula is for adults who have had [...]
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By raising or stimulating our subtle body vibrations we are able to release stuck emotional patterns, make new perceptions, choices and outcomes mentally, emotionally, physically and consciously. This is the main healing power of all flower essences.
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Kratom Pain-Free Salve Kratom is used for pain relief. During a podcast on Kratom, we had a little left over powder from our tea which I made into salve. This salve was the first time I have ever experimented with Kratom topically. It should be noted that Kratom is powerful medicine but it works rather [...]
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Every one gets coughs and colds once and a while. It doesn't have to last though. This homemade cough syrup takes care of a broad spectrum of types of coughs in short order. The primary herb, elecampane, is one of those rare plants that take care of both productive and unproductive coughs. The honey base [...]
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Black Nettle Syrup is a delightful and effective way to battle allergy season. This traditional southern syrup is mineral rich to help your body gear up to defend against symptoms of hay fever. Nettle is noted for its nutritional density while black strap molasses holds the record for sweeteners with the highest iron count. Combine [...]
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Lip Balms are our most used first aid item. It is so common that most people don't even think of it as first aid. We carry tubes of lip balm in our cars, purses and coat pockets. When our lips start to feel dry and chapped, the hunt for that elusive tube begins. Whip off [...]
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Oxymels are classic herbal remedies for drying the respiratory system. I use this one in the spring and early summer, when hay fever challenges my system. It's also a wonderful remedy for recovering from bronchitis, pneumonia, or flus and colds that leave you with excess mucus, a damp and productive cough, or a lot of [...]
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Most hawthorn syrup recipes require fresh hawthorn berries but those are only available seasonally and quality syrup should not be stored for more than a few months. One way to keep fresh haws at your fingertips year round is to freeze them after harvest in 1/2 cup containers.Most hawthorn syrup recipes require fresh hawthorn berries but those are only available seasonally and quality syrup should not be stored for more than a few months.
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