There is nothing more satisfying than growing, storing, and using your own medicinal herbs. Using the tools nature gives us to protect our health and loved ones’ feels right to me. So, I enjoy the time spent learning about herbs,…
Many people ask, "What is a dandelion?" Dandelions grow in many areas around the world. The scientific name for dandelion is Taraxacum spp. Also called “Dent-de-lion” or “Lion’s tooth” these beaming little yellow spheres come alive at the start of…
Herbs have been used as medicine for thousands of years. There was a period of time where the idea of using herbal remedies became unpopular, but these medicinal plants are making a definite comeback. Herbal teas can be a great…
Arthritis afflicts many people, especially the elderly. Caused by a variety of different means, arthritis is a painful swelling of joints, which at the least makes it difficult to accomplish everyday activities and at worst can be debilitating. The normal…
Numerous studies have already been conducted regarding the medicinal properties of moringa, and it has been found to be beneficial for many conditions, ranging from skin diseases to hypertension, diabetes, kidney stones, tuberculosis, and even tumors. In Ayurvedic medicine, moringa…
Granny was a farmer. She and Papa had a small farm and grew most of their food. They purchased flour, coffee, and sugar, but most other foods came from the farm. She also had a medicinal garden and grew her…
The next time you are eating an avocado or making a tasty batch of guacamole, don’t throw away the seeds! At first glance, they might appear to be a big pill to swallow. Thankfully, I’m not suggesting that you do.…
Chickweed and ginger poultices can be used for the treatment of many kinds of skin irritations, as well as cuts and abrasions. Chickweed is good for drawing the infection out of a wound, so it should be applied where there…
If ever in a situation where you are lost or stranded in the woods or when SHTF, then you will be looking for alternative food sources. There are several things around you that you can eat, but you may have…
Growing medicinal plants indoors vastly increases your ability to cultivate a comprehensive survival apothecary. Starting healing herbs and planting seeds indoors is always a great idea, but there is so very much more you can cultivate than the typical native…