Some people are able to manage their diabetes by going on a strict diet. Below are some common garden herbs that can help to regulate either insulin production or sugar absorption in your blood. Each ingredient has been found to help lower blood sugar levels, anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. Additionally, assists the body to improve the [...]
As someone who has dealt with chronic pain for as long as 20+ years, being able to alleviate the pain being experienced is worth a pocket full of gold. Most people have become accustomed to the over the counter pain relief solutions that can be found in the stores. And for those forms of pills [...]
Giving the props where they are deserved... the original article can be found here - by Juliet Blankespoor "Guidelines to Growing Medicinal Herbs from Seed" Bravo Ms. Blankenspoor and Chestnut School, Bravo! Guidelines to Growing Medicinal Herbs from Seed No matter how many years I plant seeds and watch them grow into mature plants, I [...]
The recipes below use “cold” preparation methods. You’ll note that we recommend organic apple cider vinegar for the drinking vinegar recipe, but you can use any vinegar you like, although you may want to be strategic in using strongly flavored ones like balsamic so they don’t overwhelm the other flavors. The sweetener you use is [...]
The recipe below makes about 2 cups and will fit in one 32 ounce mason jar. Equipment Needed Quart-sized jar with a lid Parchment paper or wax paper (If using a metal lid, not needed if using a plastic lid) Ingredients to Put Together 1 cup strawberries, cut into quarters 1/2 cup gently packed fresh [...]
This yields a spicy, sweet and tangy tonic that truly lives up to its name. I make a batch every fall to support immune function, stimulate digestion and warm up on cold winter days. Some people also use it in the spring, when seasonal allergies tend to pop up, to help sinuses stay clear. It’s a spicy, [...]
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 [...]
The lesser known "cousin" to the likes of Turmeric and Cumin, Black Seed from the Nigella Fativa plant has been used throughout history for its amazing healing powers, evidences of this usage reaches as far back as the ancient Egyptians (was reportedly found in King Tut’s tomb). Although having been used for medicinal purposes for [...]
You don't really need specific recipes to make your herbal salves. Just choose herbs to suit your purposes and follow the directions. Equipment Needed Choices of Herbs Choice of Oil Carrier Jar for the Infusion Cheesecloth Storage bottles and/or tins Ingredients to Put Together 3 tbsp dried Calendula flower 3 tbsp dried Comfrey 2 tbsp [...]
You don't really need specific recipes to make your herbal salves. Just choose herbs to suit your purposes and follow the directions. Equipment Needed Choices of Herbs Choice of Oil Carrier Jar for the Infusion Cheesecloth Storage bottles and/or tins Ingredients to Put Together 3 tbsp dried Arnica flower 3 tbsp dried Yarrow leaves 2 [...]
