Sunshine is a good thing. When the weather is mild, you want to make the most of it by being at the beach, or the park, or in the garden. Having enough sun is vital for Vitamin D production in your body. Too much sun can lead to a nasty sunburn. Even in the coldest …
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Perhaps best known for is “women issues”, red raspberry leaf enjoys a reputation of helping to relive period cramping. This is due to fragrine, an alkaloid which gives tone to the uterus and other muscles of the pelvic region. Red raspberry leaf, Rubus spp. is a common herb that is widespread across its native regions …
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When you start feeling sick, you want to get well fast. You can supplement Vitamin C for immune system support. To get well, your body’s immune system kicks in. The immune system is the body’s first line of defense against sickness or disease, known as “intruders”. As long as our body’s system of defense is …
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Making your own lotions, soaps, or lip balms may require you to infuse herbal oil first. If you are wondering “What are infused oils?”, the answer is simple. It’s taking an herb and heating it gently in an oil to extract the properties from the herb. It’s a great way to get the properties of the herbs …
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Dandelions are a first food for tired, winter weary bees. The bright yellow flowers have so much to offer us from blossom to root. The roots can be carefully harvested, rinsed, dried, and made into a wonderful dandelion tea. Dandelion is also known by its Latin name, Taraxacum officinale. Dandelions are diuretic, laxative, nutritive, and dandelion tea can act as …
I love making herbal vinegars to add zip and zing to homemade cooking. Fruit infused vinegar can add a touch of flavor for salad dressings, as well as play a part in healthy skin care. They are so easy to make and are great for adding an extra boost of flavor. Are you ready to …
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Dandelions abound in the Spring. They are a first food for bees, and the pretty yellow blossoms create a gorgeous blanket of color among the newly green grass. Their Latin name is Taraxacum officinale, and they are very beneficial for a variety of healthful functions. Dandelions are diuretic, laxative, nutritive, alkalinizer, cooling, and even aid …
Shaving happens…on the legs, pits, face. It is a part of life for a lot of us, but it’s not always our favorite activity. Those memes that depict hairy rabbit legs revealed, proclaiming how glad we are that it’s winter and we don’t need to shave? Yeah, that’s how I like to roll. My daughter …
When many people think of making herbal extracts, their first thought is to use alcohol. But, what if you don’t use alcohol for any other reason, or you simply want an alternative? You can try using a food grade glycerin to get what is called a glycerite. Glycerin is a great way to extract the …
Herbal tinctures, glycerites, and infusions are a great way to get the medicinal properties of herbs into a usable form. Your herbal medicine cabinet is probably already full of different herbs in each of these forms. You will get some of the best qualities from each herb, depending on how you use them. So, what …
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