When you have kids, a sore throat seems to be JUST around the corner. Everyone seems to be fine, then the dread words appear. “Mom, my throat hurts.” It’s currently May, and my kids are passing a cold back and forth, accompanied by a sore throat. We use cough drops, but a soothing, herbal sore…
If you’re looking to boost your immune system naturally, making elderberry syrup at home is a simple and affordable way to do it. I’ve found the process pretty straightforward—you mainly need fresh or dried elderberries, water, honey, and some basic cooking supplies. Making elderberry syrup involves simmering the berries to extract their nutrients, then straining and…
As soon as school begins again (in our case, homeschool co-op), we know cold and flu season is around the corner, biding its time. It’s like a lurking monster, and eventually, someone in my family topples. Then, the rest follow suit. I always have some of my favorite homemade herbal teas for cold and flu…
Herbal medicine is the oldest system of healing on the planet. Modern medicine now runs the world, but more people than ever are rushing back to their roots. Herbalism for beginners is a slow process of educating yourself on the different herbs available and how to utilize them safely for your family. Before we go…
Years ago, I planted a lemon balm plant I purchased from a local garden nursery. I had no idea this plant would spread across my entire garden and provide more lemon balm than I know how to use. That’s when I looked for ways to use it up and learned how to make lemon balm…
Echinacea is one of the most widely used medicinal herbs, and one way to tap into this herb is to make echinacea tincture. Echinacea, often called purple coneflower, is a popular herb that has been used for centuries to boost the immune system and treat various ailments. One of the most effective ways to use…
Learning how to make calendula salve is easy and a great skin care remedy for the whole family! Calendula salve is one of my favorite natural skin care remedies that I use regularly. It’s simple and offers powerful benefits for your skin. It’s great for insect bites, minor cuts, burns, dry skin, and more. Learning…
Learning how to make calendula oil is easy, and its versatile uses mean it has a place in everyone’s herbal cabinet. Calendula is one of my favorite medicinal flowers to grow in my garden. It’s downright easy to grow; throw the seeds and wait for the flowers to appear. While it is a flower, calendula…
Dandelions have real benefits besides helping the bees. You can tap into them with infused oil.
Echinacea is my hands-down favorite herb, and I always have it in stock in my natural medicine cabinet. Unfortunately, people have misused this popular herb, and they also have over-harvested wild echinacea. People use echinacea in all the wrong ways. Adding echinacea to your soap isn’t going to do much, but when used correctly, it’s…
