High Silica Herbal Tincture and Skin Toner
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Today, I’m creating both a tincture and skin astringent that are high in silica. Essential for bone preservation and development, silica protects against osteoporosis and READ MORE
Oregon Grape
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I have a bunch of Oregon Grape growing around my property which is a great herb to treat my rheumatoid arthritis. Traditionally, the rhizome or READ MORE
Valerian
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Years ago, I knew a guy who took a blend of hops and valerian to help his lower back relax. He traveled by car for READ MORE
Borage
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Hops
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Although we typically view hops as an ingredient in beer, in reality, it’s a medicinal plant used in herbal medicine. The perennial vines of Humulus READ MORE
Nettle
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Nettle doesn’t naturally grow on my property, likely because it’s too dry here. So, a few years ago, I decided to order some seeds and READ MORE
Red Clover
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Yellow Dock
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Its red seeds, spiking up from the plant’s base are easily spotted by a watchful wildcrafting herbalist. Yellow dock root‘s inner yellow color corresponds with READ MORE
Comfrey, Oats, and Marshmallow – Soothing, Cooling, and Supportive
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Meadowsweet
The advantage herbal remedies have over allopathic options, at least in my opinion, is the blending of the lifeforce of the plant and the individual seeking healing. Herbs gently restore stasis and health, harmonizing mind, body, and Spirit, as well as keeping everything flowing well.
Aquarius Moon ~ 19-22 June 2019
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. The Moon travels into Aquarius and the 2nd House of possessions, property, money, and self-worth at 7:01 PM PDT on 19 June 2019 until it READ MORE
Garden Update ~ 22 May 2019
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An Herbalist’s Perspective on Cannabis
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. During the middle of March of 2011, something amazing happened. I achieved clinical remission from severe rheumatoid arthritis, something that had eluded me (and my READ MORE
Arthritis Salve ~ Update
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. A few weeks ago, I published a post describing how I made some salve for sore and inflamed joints. My husband suffers from arthritis and READ MORE
Making An Arthritis Salve
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I love making herbal oils and salves. For this one, I’m using a cannabis infused coconut oil base and adding dried arnica and lavender blossoms READ MORE