Try This For Stubborn Coughs
There’s nothing worse than a stubborn cough that just won’t quit. After you have been coughing for a while, your muscles start to ache, making every breath hurt even more. When a cough hits my family, my go-to remedy is…
How to Use Mulberry Medicinally
Mulberry season is finally here! Mulberry is a flowering tree known for its berries, which are often used for culinary purposes. Mulberries belong to the genus Morus, and the term is used to describe many different species. The most common…
If You See This Weed Growing In Your Yard, Don’t Smell It – Here’s Why
Seasonal allergies affect millions of Americans. One of the worst culprits is ragweed. More than 23 million Americans suffer from a ragweed allergy, making it one of the most common weed allergies. These allergies can cause a runny nose, itchy…
The Killer Tree You Should Never Have In Your Backyard
As an herbalist, I spend a lot of time planning the plants I want in my garden. And not so much time thinking about what I don’t want. However, it’s equally important to know what potentially dangerous plants you may…
How to Identify the Ginkgo Biloba Tree: Does It Grow on Your Street?
Ginkgo is associated with Chinese medicine but the tree can be found growing throughout the United States. This ornamental tree is often planted in parks and is easily recognizable by its distinctive leaves, which resemble the maidenhair fern. Ginkgo is…
10 Remedies You Can Find In Your Kitchen
When you begin to explore natural remedies you quickly realize that many herbs and spices that we use in our everyday cooking can also be medicinal. The idea of food as medicine is not a new one. My pantry is…
The Driveway Weed Similar To Vicodin
As we get older we begin to have more aches and pains. But who has time to slow down? If you find yourself in the same situation but don’t want to take a lot of prescription medications like Vicodin, keep…
Do This Every Day To Improve Your Hearing
As we get older we often find that we can no longer hear as well as when we were young. Hearing loss can lead to a sense of isolation as you can no longer hear what is happening around you.…
20 Edible And Medicinal Plants You Can Forage In March
After the long cold winter, nothing is more exciting than the first green shoots popping up in the spring. In March we see the first hints that the long months of eating preserved foods are over. As the snow melts…
What Happens If You Take 2 Cloves Every Day?
I always associate cloves with the holiday season. A key ingredient in gingerbread, cloves add that distinctive flavor to that holiday treat. But cloves are more than just a holiday spice. They are common in Indian cuisine and other forms…