Real Healing Potions – Basic Herbal Medicine Preparations
We’ll walk you through the basics of making your own real healing potions (herbal remedies) and hook you up with resources to learn even more. First up – a little background information.
New England Aster – A Great Fall Nectar Source for Bees
New England Aster, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (formerly Aster novae-angliae) is one of my favorite native wildflowers. We’ll share how to identify and use this fall beauty, and some troubleshooting tips for growing it in the garden. New England Aster is also known as starwort, blue chamomile, blue daisy, fall-rose, and frostweed.
Mullein Plant – Benefits and Uses of the Gentle Giant
Mullein is an easy to recognize medicinal plant, with big fuzzy leaves and a tall flower spike with little yellow flowers. We’ll share how to identify and use this “gentle giant” safely and effectively.
The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies Review – Worth the Money?
The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies: The Healing Power of Plant Medicine by Dr. Nicole Apelian and Claude Davis is not quite as advertised. We’ll discuss the good and the bad, and whether or not it’s worth $37.
10 Home Remedies for Congestion (Natural Decongestants)
Sinus pain and nasal congestion are common symptoms during cold and flu season. I’ve gathered together several home remedies for congestion to help relieve your stuffy nose and sinus pressure. Why Use Home Remedies for Congestion? I don’t like the side effects of over the counter decongestants (they either make me jittery, knock me out…