Ginger is one of those ingredients whose uses seem almost limitless. Ginger is used as food, as a flavoring for food and beverages, as culinary medicine, in aromatherapy, in herbal medicine, and as tea, among many others. This delicious, helpful…
Cabbage juice is a great drink because it’s not only nutritious but cabbage is usually one of the cheaper vegetables and readily available. There are a couple of ways that you can make cabbage juice: by fermenting it or preparing…
Anxiety is something that everyone has experienced at some point in their lives, and two herbs, in particular, are well-known treatments. Both ashwagandha roots (Withania somnifera) and St John’s wort flowers (Hypericum perforatum) have been used traditionally to treat stress…
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…
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…
When it comes to weight loss, the attitude towards body fat is starting to change thanks to a startling discovery on the three different types of fat; white, beige, and brown fat. White fat stores any excess energy, especially sugars,…
During the summer months, pest activity is heightened due to the warmer weather. On top of that, your family is likely spending a lot more time outdoors, increasing the chances you’ll have a run-in with more bugs than usual. This…
Herbal ice cubes are great. They’re not only easy to make but they contain added nutrients that your drink otherwise would not have. They also taste great and make a refreshing way to dress up water or a drink, especially…
Up until last week, I had never dyed my hair. For me, I saw the time, energy, and money that my sister spent on her hair not only as an inconvenience but also as being unhealthy; it was dry, dull,…