Turmeric Ghee for Gut Health
We hear so much about gut health on social media. So, even if you haven't looked too deep into the subject of "ghee for guts," you're bound to know a thing or two about it by default and from the…
Red Clover
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is one of the familiar weeds thriving in all kinds of grassy areas. It can easily escape cultivation, making it a disruptive common weed. But, red clover is also a valuable plant with many medicinal and…
Beat Dry Winter Skin with This Homemade Salve
Being outside during the winter can have its challenges, and for me, it’s cold hands. My frosty fingers tend to develop into dry, withered appendages more reminiscent of sticks to light the fire with, rather than actual fingers. And while…
Improve Your Eyesight with These 3 Common Herbs
From checking smartphones to reading computer screens and binging on streaming platforms, our eyes are under a lot of strain every day. Since it’s also normal for our eyesight to deteriorate as we grow older, taking care of our eyes…
DIY Deep-Cleaning Herbal Mouthwash
The deeper you dive into natural herbal remedies, the more you realize how easy it really is to replace many of your daily hygiene products with safer homemade options. Your dental hygiene products are no exception. You probably know by…
Yaupon: America’s Forgotten Tea
Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) has played an important role in Native Americans’ lives for over a thousand years. It is a perennial, evergreen shrub that is native to southeastern North America and is one of two endemic American holly plants…
Homemade Pumpkin Seed Oil for Hair Growth
Pumpkins go hand in hand with the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Besides making a delicious snack, pumpkin seeds offer a wealth of health benefits. In general, plant-based oils are becoming increasingly popular. Many provide a good source of…
How to Make a Healing Soap for Eczema and Skin Rashes
Eczema flare-ups are such a pain in more ways than one. And if you are one of the 30 million Americans with eczema, you might also be spending a small fortune on expensive creams and soaps yet, still finding little…