Foraging Calendar: What to Forage in March
The birds are flying North again. The sweet smell of new grass growing is on the wind, and spring is here again. It’s time to put the snow boots into…
Nutmeg
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is an evergreen tree that produces two different exotic spices – nutmeg and mace. The pit of the nutmeg tree is a versatile spice for many sweet…
How to Make Stinging Nettle Shampoo For Hair Growth
This Stinging Nettle Shampoo For Hair Growth recipe primarily uses ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen or pantry. Urtica dioica L., also known as 'Stinging nettle', is a…
Indian Tobacco
Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflata) is an annual plant with a controversial reputation and a rich history. It has many homeopathic repertories and is considered one of the most valuable herbal…
So-Called Medicinal Plants that Are Actually Dangerous
It is easy to be deceived by medicinal plants…especially when one part may be edible while another is poisonous. Plants are such a wonderful gift to heal yourself holistically. Plants…
Hyssop
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is a semi-evergreen herb of the mint family used for flavoring French liqueurs. Its pollen is used in manufacturing aromatic honey. Hyssop is also a source of…
Mugwort
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), or common artemisia, is a spreading perennial herb of the Artemisia family. It is a smokable plant that ancient tribes used to promote vivid dreams because of…
The Herbal Body Map
Herbs are a natural wonder! They are some of the most important plants that exist on this planet. They offer a range of benefits that can be used to prevent,…
DIY Herbal Outlander Salve
In the Outlander series, a WWII combat nurse called Claire, who travels back in time to 1743, must apply her 20th century medical knowledge while at the same time, she…
10 Time-Tested Home Remedies
Medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, are some of the biggest expenses for American households. According to the online news outlet CNBC, the average person spends about $1,200 a year on…