Most of the time our bodies can deal with the variety of microbes, bacteria, pathogens, and fungi living on our skin, but occasionally the equilibrium becomes unbalanced, and this is when a cut or patch of skin can become infected.…
Making your own natural deodorant can be an easy way to diversify your home remedy knowledge and skills, and it can be adapted to your own tastes, sensitivities, and health concerns. When making your own deodorant stick, there are 4…
When Making your own Powerful Salve for Joint Pain, there are a few things to consider first. Some essential oils have a warming effect, others have a cooling effect, and a few are adaptogens – they change depending on what…
This DIY salve combines common, medicinal herbs and ingredients with beeswax. It’s fantastic on dry, cracked hands and feet, and many of the ingredients can be substituted for similar ones that you have readily available at home. Vitamin K, zinc,…
Using a blend of herbs straight from your garden, you can treat a wide range of ailments by simply brewing a medicinal tea. 1. Digestion and Stomach Problems There are so many herbs that lay claim to aiding digestion or…
Most people would be familiar with the culinary uses of oregano (Origanum vulgare), but this little herb is also packed full of medicinal and health benefits. In general, oregano has vitamin E and K, magnesium, iron, and calcium. It also…
Plantain is a common, broad-leafed herb from the Plantago genus. The most common species is Plantago lanceolata and Plantago major. Both are considered a weedy invader in many states, but they have some well researched medicinal properties. Plantain has the…
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been traditionally used to treat a wide variety of conditions, and it’s still recommended by many herbalists and naturopaths. Once you know what to look for, and where to look for it, then foraging for yarrow…
Anyone who has dealt with eczema, or treated family members with eczema, knows how frustrating and painful it can be. The incessant scratching – day and night. The interrupted sleep. The embarrassment. The constant effort to manage it. It’s a…
Every gardener has had that moment when you come across a new plant that has sprung up from seemingly nowhere, and you’re not sure whether to pull out the suspected weed while it’s still at a manageable stage or nurture…