As an herbalist, I spend a lot of time planning the plants I want in my garden. And not so much time thinking about what I don’t want. However, it’s equally important to know what potentially dangerous plants you may…
Numerous fungi are found all over our body, but they usually go unnoticed. However, sometimes they are able to penetrate below the skin via a cut or abrasion, and then subsequently flourish in the warm, moist conditions our body provides…
I must admit that I have a sweet tooth, and I couldn’t say no to sweets and desserts. But who can blame me? Sugary foods are just too good. They satisfy my taste buds and console me whenever I need…
I love a good morning routine to set myself up for a fantastic day. This Multipurpose Calendula Elixir is a new addition to my morning wake-up festivities and I can’t believe how great I feel. I’ve made this as easy…
Ginkgo is associated with Chinese medicine but the tree can be found growing throughout the United States. This ornamental tree is often planted in parks and is easily recognizable by its distinctive leaves, which resemble the maidenhair fern. Ginkgo is…
A sweet and delicious treat, this healthful recipe is a fun use of two immune-boosting and therapeutic ingredients. Honey infusions allow room for creativity while balancing various flavors and beneficial ingredients together. Both black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) and pure raw…
You’ve probably heard of companion planting before, but most people use this in terms of growing vegetables together. While it can be a very effective method of vegetable gardening, there’s actually some evidence that points to growing specific herbs together,…
Making your own cramp bark tincture is an excellent way to extract the medicinal compounds found in cramp bark. This tincture can make the benefits of cramp bark available for everyday use. Cramp bark can help muscle spasms and aches…
