The Immuni-Tea
We find ourselves becoming more confined indoors once again, searching for activities out of the cold. The cold and flu season is not over yet, so it’s time to think about an easy way to boost your immune system throughout…
DIY Anti-Viral Pine Needle Tincture
Pine trees are one of the oldest species on the planet, dating back over 150 million years. Just looking at the year-round green foliage of pine trees can elicit feelings of tranquility and comfort, especially if you live in a…
How to Make Ginger Syrup for Digestive Issues
Ginger (Zingiber officinal) is a powerful ally in both herbalism and culinary realms. It's a warming spice with a peppery bite over sweeter undertones. It is one of the most revered plant medicines. In China, there is documented use of…
Fermented Rice Water
Recently, rice water has become a popular skin and hair treatment, however, many people seem to be skipping a crucial step; fermentation! Fermented rice water is very beneficial for people. Fermentation is crucial due to the change in pH it…
The DIY Turmeric Tonic That’ll Help You Conquer a Cold
When it comes to fighting a cold, it can feel like nothing you do is having any effect. But there's hope! A DIY turmeric tonic can help you tackle cold symptoms naturally, and give you back your energy and well-being.…
What Happens if You Burn Bay Leaves?
Updated: 13 March 2025 Bay leaves are a popular spice harvested from the fragrant shrub laurel. It has a woodsy and slightly pungent aroma that enhances the flavors in curries, soups, and stews. It is a popular spice for a…
DIY Antifungal Powder for Toenail Fungus
Nothing can make you want to crawl under a rock (or at least stick your feet under it) as much as a raging case of foot fungus can. Thick, discolored nails and a wretched smell can make this condition humiliating.…
Cat’s Claw
Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a vine with claw-like thorns curling out from its stem. The plant utilizes it to hook itself and climb higher up into the canopy in its rainforest home. It can climb trees that are as…
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Potato Juice
Plants offer us a cornucopia of nutrition and medicine. Many times, these categories tightly overlap. Eating a rich, diverse diet of whole foods will set the foundations of good health, but sometimes a specific ailment or issue needs more targeted…
Homemade Herbal Elixir for Fatty Liver
If anything can illuminate the need for changes in health and lifestyle habits, a fatty liver diagnosis can. Learning that one of your organs isn't functioning well can be felt in the pit of your stomach. It's devastating. But the…