Herbal Remedies

Growing Turmeric — with Recipes

October 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Fresh turmeric has a pleasant, ginger-like aroma, with a ginger-and-carrot taste. It is loaded with many healthy nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc. Turmeric is a tropical plant — it needs warmth to [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy – 13

March 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

First Aid From the Kitchen Not everyone has a medicinal pharmacy at their fingertips, but just about everyone has a kitchen. And, generally, this kitchen is filled with herbs and spices. Many of our favorite herbs come into the house via the kitchen door. Basil has anti-spasmodic properties that make it useful for [ ...click to read more ]

Aromatherapy From The Kitchen

August 14, 2018 // 2 Comments

While aromatherapy these days refers to essential oils, initially it meant simply the use of fragrance for healing. Citrus: If you cook, enjoy herbal teas or garden, you already have the benefits of aroma therapy waiting for you. The fragrance of lemons and oranges have a clean, refreshing scent that combats [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy – 12

August 14, 2017 // 1 Comment

Terrific Toner: The tannins in witch hazel help it tone skin and tighten pores, leaving the skin cool and refreshed. It also helps kill breakout-causing bacteria. To make a skin toner, combine equal parts distilled water and witch hazel. Use a spray bottle or cosmetic pad to apply. Amazing Herbs: Adaptogens are a [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy – 11

November 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

St. John’s Wort [ Hypericum perforatum] is probably the best known wort in modern medicine. Other common names are The Grace of God, and Touch and Heal. It is believed to reach its apex of healing on St. John’s Eve (June 23). It was and still is used to relieve headache, back pain, ulcers, sunburn and more. Just [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy – 10

September 9, 2016 // 1 Comment

Ease aches and pains with spices Adding 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, turmeric, paprika or ginger to your daily diet could reduce production of pain-triggering inflammation within a week. Research shows that these flavor boosters contain compounds that turn off cyclooxygenase-2 (also known as cox- 2) — an enzyme [ ...click to read more ]

Natural Herbal Helps and Remedies for the Home

July 11, 2016 // 1 Comment

Ginger and Rosemary For Skin Problems Finely grate a two inch portion of fresh ginger and add it to a bath, tulle or muslin bag. Toss in about two tablespoons of fresh or dried rosemary. Tie the bag tightly and toss it in warm bath water or a basin filled with warm water. What a fragrance ! If you have insect bites or [ ...click to read more ]

In The Good Old Summertime — Herbal wipes, sunburn remedy, “camper soap” and more…

June 29, 2016 // 2 Comments

How To Make Disinfectant Wipes You’ll need a quart mason jar, spray bottle, 2 cups of white vinegar, and 2 tablespoons each of dried lavender buds, sage and rosemary. Add all the ingredients to the mason jar, cap the jar and place it in a cool area. Infuse this mixture for seven days. Shake well before [ ...click to read more ]

Footloose: Herbal Treatments for Healthy Feet

February 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

According to the American Orthopedic Foundation, almost half of the people in their sixties and seventies have arthritis of the feet and ankles. That’s a staggering number of seniors who suffer from inflammation of the joints! Osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis is the most common form of the disease. While [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy – 9

January 26, 2016 // 2 Comments

Herb-Infused Honey Select an herb to infuse with the honey. Use delicate herbs such as rose petals, chamomile or lavender for a mild flavor; — rosemary, mint or thyme for a stronger flavor. If you prefer a citrus flavored honey, use the zest of a grated orange or lemon. You’ll need a small glass jar [ ...click to read more ]