Any herb, fruit, nut, root, bark, leaf, or flower can be turned into a tincture. It’s a convenient method of preserving the medicinal properties of your harvest, especially if you have a particularly abundant one. A tincture is one of…
Licorice root is an ancient medicinal remedy that can be traced back to multiple societies including ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Greek, and Middle Eastern. Historically, it was used to treat digestive and stomach complaints and upper respiratory problems. In more recent…
There is such a wide variety of nature's best to forage for this summer, but a special salute must be awarded to the mushroom. While there are an estimated ten thousand species of mushroom in North America alone (which is…
If you’re looking to avoid the expensive, synthetic chemicals that are found in conventional flea and tick control treatments, then try chamomile. Chamomile has a compound called pyrethrin which is used in many products for controlling insects. It breaks down…
Lemon water has been popular for some time now and you may already squeeze a lemon into a cup of water each morning (or evening). The juice of the lemon is known to give you energy and has a host…
There are multiple ways to make your own equivalent of Vicks VapoRub and they all include strong-smelling essential oils that have various medicinal properties, such as being antispasmodic or expectorant. Some recommended essential oils for this ointment include peppermint, eucalyptus,…
Fresh aloe vera is the best ingredient for treating sunburned skin. It is a natural moisturizer that also reduces inflammation while promoting collagen production for skin repair. Once you drain away the yellow latex, you can apply aloe vera straight…
Bones are undoubtedly one of the most important parts of our body, giving it structure as well as supporting other body parts and functions. The adult human skeleton is made up of 206 bones which we need to keep healthy…
