Back Porch Herbal: Liver Alterative Herbs
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Plants that improve (alter) the way the liver functions play an essential role in maintaining health. And in my case, I’m fortunate that these healing READ MORE
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
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
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.
Creating a Comfrey Poultice
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Comfrey, symphytum officinale, is a wonderful herb. Also known as knitbone, bruisewort, and miracle herb among others, comfrey’s mucilaginous properties treat all sorts of conditions, soothing READ MORE
As Wildfire Smoke Hangs Heavily About, I Created An Herbal Infusion So That I Can Breathe
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Oregon is still burning and the smoke was so thick this morning when I was outside watering that I frantically ran around gathering what I READ MORE
Crone Balance Tea
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. In gathering herbs for tea, I do so intuitively. I have an idea of what I want to accomplish and then I walk around looking READ MORE
Liver Cleanse Tea
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. My knee was hurting this morning so I decided to make a tea to help with that. Years ago, when my rheumatoid arthritis was severe, READ MORE
Witch Notes: At Loose Ends Edition
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I’ve completed my herb course with Sage Mountain. I’ve submitted the last assignments and exam and now I await the results. I feel pretty good READ MORE
Energy Work
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. My first real job after college was as a work activities counselor in a sheltered workshop. It was interesting, but not really what I READ MORE