DIY Rosehip Oxymel
We have all heard of tinctures, salves, poultices, and even elixirs, but what about an oxymel? Put simply, an oxymel is a remedy that infuses the medicinal properties of herbs into a mixture of vinegar and honey. This method is…
8 Best Essential Oils for Weight Loss
Losing weight can be a challenge at the best of times. If you’re looking for a way to drop those pounds more efficiently than with just diet and exercise, you may want to try essential oils. However, there are a…
How To Make Willow Bark Aspirin
You probably see the name Bayer every time you open the medicine cabinet, and most likely it's on a bottle of aspirin. The Bayer pharmaceutical company originally trademarked the word Aspirin, and first started marketing as a synthetic form of…
10 Natural Remedies You Can Only Make This Winter
Winter is a time when the Earth rests. Cold weather causes plants to go dormant and makes us want to stay inside where it is warm. While cold short days aren’t the best for foraging plants, it is a great…
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an evergreen shrub that is part of the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Common names include Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng, and Poison Gooseberry. The word “Ashwagandha” is Sanskrit for “the smell of the horse”. While that may…
What Happens If You Add Cinnamon To Your Honey Jar
You likely already know about the health benefits of honey, which are many, but did you know that you can increase its benefits? All you need to do is add some cinnamon, which is a powerful natural medicine on its…
Herbal Coffee Substitutes You Can Drink Every Morning
There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee—or is there? Herbal coffee is an option. The prospect of ditching coffee beans for an alternative becomes increasingly appealing. Surprisingly, many of these substitutes made from herbs, fruits, and mushrooms, are…
How To Make A Natural Toothpaste At Home
Fluorides, glycerol's, artificial sweeteners, triglycerides, and sulfates. With the debate still on-going about how beneficial or harmful conventional toothpaste really is, it’s certainly a good time to consider making your own natural toothpaste. What Constitutes an Effective Homemade Toothpaste? pH…
Vervain: The Medicinal Plant that Should be Part of Your Apothecary
In this article, I will introduce the Vervain plant, which is a legendary herb used worldwide. Many plants may look the same in just one glance - from their leaves structures to how their stems grow in equal size. This…