Peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita or Mentha balsmea Wild) is a member of the large Mint family. However, this popular and well-known plant is in fact a hybrid, not a species. Peppermint was cultivated in 1750 as an experimental hybrid. It…
How to Make a Vitamin Bar to Increase Your Immunity
We all need a healthy immune system. If it’s working as intended, you won’t even realize that it’s there. It’s only when things go wrong and you get sick that you realize just how important it is. There are a…
50 Uses for Cinnamon
Cinnamon is made from the bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree, which is grown in Sri Lanka. There are many other species of cinnamon, but this is called Ceylon cinnamon and is considered the “real” version and also the most…
How To Do A Natural Gallbladder Flush
The gallbladder is an important part of your body. It is located just under your liver and its primary function is to store the bile produced by the liver. This bile helps in digesting fats and oils taken from the…
10 Natural Antibiotics for Tooth Infection
Have you ever lost your appetite just because your tooth is aching? Or probably you cannot sleep at night since a tooth or two is bugging you. All of us have experienced toothaches at least a few times in our…
How To Make Medicinal Pickled Turmeric
In recent years, Ayurvedic cooking has taken the western culinary world by storm. Ancient India’s traditional diet suddenly is the center of attention. The main ingredient in this holistic culinary school is turmeric, which has been appreciated for centuries for…
The 6 Best Bedtime Teas To Help You Sleep
Sleeping is an important aspect of every person’s life. It is how you recuperate and get your energy back after a tiring day. The best sleep means waking up in a great mood and renewed energy for a new day…
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria, previously called Spiraea ulmaria) is a perennial plant and a member of the rose family. It prefers damp environments in which to grow. While it can be easy to overlook for much of the year when it is…
Garden Homemade Salve for Wrinkles
Making your own salve is especially rewarding when you can harvest many of the ingredients you need straight from the garden. And that includes a homemade salve for wrinkles. This article discusses which components are recommended to make an effective…