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…
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…
DIY Rosehip Oxymel
We have all heard of tinctures, salves, poultices, and even elixirs, but what about an oxymel? Put simply, an oxymel is a remedy that infuses the medicinal properties of herbs…
8 Best Essential Oils for Weight Loss
Losing weight can be a challenge at the best of times. If you’re looking for a way to drop those pounds more efficiently than with just diet and exercise, you…
How To Make Willow Bark Aspirin
You probably see the name Bayer every time you open the medicine cabinet, and most likely it's on a bottle of aspirin. The Bayer pharmaceutical company originally trademarked the word…
10 Natural Remedies You Can Only Make This Winter
Winter is a time when the Earth rests. Cold weather causes plants to go dormant and makes us want to stay inside where it is warm. While cold short days…
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an evergreen shrub that is part of the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Common names include Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng, and Poison Gooseberry. The word “Ashwagandha” is…
What Happens If You Add Cinnamon To Your Honey Jar
You likely already know about the health benefits of honey, which are many, but did you know that you can increase its benefits? All you need to do is add…
Easy DIY Tiger Balm
Tiger balm has been around since 1870, so most people have come across it at some stage, but there are actually a few easy methods that you can use to…
Soak Your Troubles Away with Homemade Tub Tea
Nothing soothes the soul like a good warm bath—especially when the bath contains herbs, nourishing essential oils, and salts. But you know what’s not soothing? Cleaning the tub afterward. An…