How to Treat Back Pain with Comfrey Root
If you are one of the people suffering from acute back pain, you may find relief from this natural remedy that you can discover on your lawn. It's a type of shrub that can grow up to 5 feet tall.…
10 Herbal Medicine Rules That Are Actually Myths
Did you grow up hearing certain rules about herbal medicine? While many tips and tricks for using herbs medicinally are quite sound, some are actually myths. It’s a good idea to know which rules you should abandon if you’re planning…
How to Make Usnea Tincture for Respiratory Support
Usnea is a form of lichen that grows on trees. Usnea has a specific affinity for the lungs. It assists in respiratory infections and illness, acting as a herbal antibiotic. This ‘plant’ is not in fact a single plant but a…
How to Make Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup
We are all looking for ways to stay healthy these days. In addition to being careful about what we put into our bodies, there are many plants we can use as medicines or use as preventative measures to help us…
Natural DIY Neosporin Salve Recipe
There are several OTC antiseptic ointments to choose from at the local market, which are normally applied directly to the wound. They are meant to prevent infection from developing. While these options often work and the products have some helpful…
8 Natural Ways to Heal Tinnitus
Tinnitus, or commonly known as ringing in the ears, is a sensation of hearing a buzzing, hissing, humming, roaring, ringing, and whistling sound. You might experience a continuous or intermittent sound at any time of the day that worsens at…
How to Treat Gastrointestinal Disorders With Evening Primrose
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) grows wild in North and South America, Europe, and regions of Asia. The plant has bright yellow flowers that open at sunset – which gave rise to the name – and close during the day. Various…
50 Essential Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is created by fermenting your apple juice. Yeast is added in the vinegar to help convert sugar into alcohol. Afterwhich, bacteria turn alcohol into acetic acid that gives its sour taste and strong smell. Hence, even…
What You Should Know About Foraging Yarrow
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…
10 Natural Sweeteners and Sugar Alternatives
The recommended amount of added sugar consumed per day by men and women should not exceed 38 grams and 25 grams, respectively. Sugars found in our food can either be natural or added. Naturally occurring sugars are those found in…