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If you are looking for a way to help your body, skin, and internal organs become healthier and live longer, you should consider the benefits of elderberries. Elderberry can be used as a whole, where every part of the elder plant is used, including the berries, leaves, and flowers. You can also get natural remedies … Read more
When you start talking about herbs, especially how to use them, the word “tincture” inevitably comes up. There are many, MANY ways to use herbs to support wellness and a tincture is one of them. How to take a tincture? Well, first do you know what it is? What is a tincture? A super easy … Read more
Dandelion flower infused oil is a “spring thing”. Just be sure to leave some flowers for the bees! Dandelion flowers just grow anywhere and everywhere! For some inexplicable reason, people want them eradicated from their yard, I have never understood why. The broad sweeping green of lawn is simply uninteresting and bland without the presence … Read more
When someone recently asked me how to make and use a charcoal face mask I answered “Very Carefully!”. Using charcoal alone to make a homemade face mask can get really messy. So if you’ve never done it before, here are a few tips… Many people use activated charcoal because it is has been treated to … Read more
Activated charcoal products are trending right now, and this substance is used in a variety of ways to promote healing processes. You might see store-bought masks that claim to use activated charcoal, or see people on social media like Facebook or Instagram posting pictures with charcoal masks. But that’s not all – many people are … Read more
Many Americans experience chronic back pain or inflammatory conditions. They often don’t think twice about reaching for a bottle of Aspirin or Advil. Instead, reach for a bottle of white willow bark for pain. With new research about the dangers of Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), many are now looking for safer alternatives to help them … Read more
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the more commonly referred to herbs when you hear about essential oils and sleep. In fact, there is a huge misconception that the benefits of lavender are only good for sleep and calming. The truth is, there are several healing benefits of lavender that most people may not even … Read more
You have probably seen thermogenic herbs everywhere, though they aren’t labeled as such. They are usually called “Fat Fighters” or “Fat Burners.” Well, if you have wondered what these fat fighters are all about you need to know all about thermogenic herbs. First things first, what is a thermogenic herb? Thermogenesis is the process where … Read more
Chamomile is a small, leafy, flowering plant that is often made into an herbal tea by drying the flowers and submersing them in hot water in a tea bag or a tea ball. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has a soothing aroma and taste and, because it doesn’t contain caffeine, many people find that it helps them … Read more
… and how to use it It is easy to learn how to make a comfrey poultice and I will explain how to use it. It is a great way to get the healing benefits of an herb externally where there are cuts or bruising, a broken bone, inflammation, or minor burns. Comfrey has amazing … Read more