Recently, there has been a few Native American stashed caches found dating back a few hundred years. Not of gold or anything like that. What they put away in sealed clay pots was way more valuable to them than gold... they found corn seed, as pristine as if it had been placed therein yesterday ready [...]
What on earth are herbal extracts? There are certain health promoting compounds that can be found in the plants around us, whether they be wild or cultivated. Herbal extraction is the process of drawing out the therapeutic components of a chosen herb or plant. In many cases, the beneficial compounds we want are tucked away [...]
When the Latin word for an herb – valere – literally translates as “to be well,” it kind of grabs your attention, right? For thousands of years, valerian root (valere in Latin) has been relied upon to support emotional well-being, healing sleep, muscle relaxation, stress relief and more. Ingredients 1 teaspoon valerian root (crushed or powderized) 1 [...]
This blend makes approximately 12 total cups of tea. Following the instructions below will result in approximately 1 1/2 cups prepared at a single time, which will serve two people. If you plan to drink both servings, you can store one in a jar overnight to drink the next day. Ingredients ¼ cup plus 2 [...]
You can make this blend using a tablespoon as your measurement i.e. 1 part=1 tablespoon for example. Ingredients to Put Together 1 part catnip 1 part chamomile flowers 1 part lavender blossoms 1 part licorice root Mixing Instructions Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, then transfer to an airtight jar. Store in a cool, [...]
Studies suggest that red raspberry leaf may help shorten labor time, speed healing and reduce discomfort after labor, and increase the nutrient profile of breastmilk. It's one of the most popular herbs recommended by midwives to nourish mama and baby, and it's delightful both hot and served over ice. It may be recommended to start [...]
If there is anything that the last few years have taught us, it is that life is always changing. This unpredictability has revved up to a point, seemingly like never before, that society feels it is on the brink of all out chaos for a better part of 2 years. Those paying attention are feeling [...]
I remember going into my grandma's "catch all" cupboard when I was a child and was amazed at her collection of the seeds of her favorite flowers and vegetable plants. Back in the day, it was just a way of life to keep those types of essential things around. You never knew when you were [...]
A warming and cleansing tea made with fresh lemon, ginger and honey. The measurement below make only one serving Then Making the Tea or Hot Infusion Ingredients 1½ cups water ¼-½ inch fresh ginger (sliced) ½ lemon (juiced) Raw Honey for Taste 1 bag herbal tea (or 2 tsp loose tea, optional Chamomile, Echinacea, Hibiscus) [...]
Nature's Multivitamin – nettle tea – contains vitamins, minerals, & antioxidants that support detox, energy, seasonal allergy relief & more. Ingredients 1/4 of a jar full of fresh Nettle leaves 3/4 of the jar with boiling hot water Instructions Pour hot water into your chosen size of jar and put the lid on the jar. [...]
