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…
10 Beneficial Plants The Government Doesn’t Allow You To Grow
There are many medicinal plants you can grow in your own backyard. However, there are some plants that, although beneficial, the government does not want you to grow. 1. Pseudocorus (Yellow Iris) Yellow Iris can be found in and around…
Chronic Pain & Sciatica – Natural Remedies That Really Work!
It is difficult to ignore sciatica, a condition that causes pain in the lower back and legs. And living with chronic pain on a daily basis can lead to extreme fatigue and distraction. Needless to say, this is the kind…
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…
The Medicinal Benefits of Your State Flower
Just like you have your favorite flower, each state has chosen a flower of its own. From Alabama to Wyoming, each of the fifty states boasts a special bloom to represent its unique region. After exploring your own state, why…
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…
Foraging Calendar: What to Forage in December
Why pay for what you can get for free? Nature has so much to offer.. even in December. In the Northern hemisphere, the snow and cold weather may deter you from foraging. But even underneath all the frost, there are…