Celebrate spring with a Dandelion Soap made from the whole dandelion plant! This all-natural cold-processed soap recipe makes a beautiful bar loaded with blossoms, leaves, and roots of herbalists’ and foragers’ favorite “weeds”! I don’t know about you, but by the time February and March roll around, I am so over winter. As much as…
Herbalism
Using herbs, flowers, and plants for medicine is something I feel very strongly about, as I believe that the plant world has given us almost everything we need to stay healthy! I’m passionate about teaching others how to make their own herbal remedies and skin care products with homegrown and foraged herbs and flowers.
Learn how to make herbal salves, creams, lotion bars, soap, tinctures, and teas.
Reishi Mushroom Infused Red Wine with Rose Hips and Ashwagandha
Make this reishi mushroom infused red wine for a delicious and relaxing drink! This cordial also contains rose hips and the adaptogen herb ashwagandha. This herbal wine is good for the immune system! Reishi Mushroom, Red Wine & Adaptogens This post is written by Spencre McGowan of the wonderful blog Gingertooth. She will be telling…
6 Medicinal Mushrooms for Your Health
Mushrooms are pretty amazing, but did you know that there are some that are highly medicinal? Learn more about six different medicinal mushrooms that have powerful health benefits. They will boost your immune system, mood, and give you energy! Medicinal Mushrooms for Health Are you feeling sluggish? Sniffly? Maybe you’ve decided your weekly health regime…
Rosemary Champagne Cocktail with Blood Orange
I love me a good cocktail, especially if it has herbal components! I’m of the mind if you can add a bit of herbal or foraged medicine to a festive cocktail, why not? Let’s get healthy while we imbibe! Since rosemary is one of my favorite fresh herbs and it is available year round in…
Pine Needle Cough Syrup
Pine needles may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of natural herbal medicine, but they actually do have a lot of benefits! This pine needle cough syrup is easy to make and is helpful for calming coughs and soothing sore throats. Medicinal Benefits of Pine Needles What better way…
Medicinal Benefits of Hops + Hop Tea
Most of us have heard of hops because they are one of the main ingredients used in beer brewing. They give beer that classic bitter flavor, and in some varieties it can be quite pronounced. Since I love to make my own brews I’ve been curious about growing hops for a while now. Earlier this…
Fermented Elderberry Honey
Fermented elderberry honey is a delicious way to harness the herbal properties of elderberries, combined with the goodness of fermentation. This recipe is perfect for making when elderberries are ripe in the fall, and it’s simple to throw together. I want to make all elderberry recipes when elderberry season is here. Sometimes, I need a…
10 Reasons to Grow Basil for Food, Health, and the Garden
Basil is a common herb that is most often used in the kitchen, but it is also good for the garden and has amazing health benefits! Learn about 10 reasons to grow basil and the benefits of basil. Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen…
Comfrey Salve: Herbal Recipe
Learn how to make your own homemade comfrey salve. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has traditionally been used in herbal preparations. Some studies suggest that it contains allantoin, which may support skin cell regeneration, and rosmarinic acid, which has been explored for its potential anti-inflammatory properties. Medicinal Benefits of Comfrey I’m always amazed by the power of…
Herbal Popsicles with Lavender and Lemon Balm
Sipping a cup of herbal tea is something I like to do throughout the year, but when it’s hot outside I want something cool and refreshing. Of course, I can always make an iced herbal tea like my wildflower infusion or white clover tea, but sometimes a frozen treat is the only thing that sounds…
