How to Make a Vodka Tincture
. Many of the active constituents in herbal medicines are readily soluble in alcohol, which is also an effective preservative. For this reason alone, a vodka tincture is [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Remedies
Vervain – Verbena officinalis verbenaceae
By far, not the most beautiful or fragrant of herbs, but certainly the most magical of all herbs in Europe, the Middle East, and China. Sacred to the Druids, vervain was used [ ...click to read more ]
Dandelions — Food and Medicine
I don’t think of them as weeds. The young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, with a mild flavor akin to spinach (leaves develop a bitter taste as they mature). The [ ...click to read more ]
Basil ~ King of Herbs
Basil – Ocimum basilicum – Lamiaceae or mint family Basil is a warm season annual herb with leafy stems. The leaves are very fragrant and used in a variety of [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Pharmacy – 7
Photo of Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau d’arco). Sage ~ Salvia officinalis [ Hot flashes ] Traditionally used to reduce hot flashes. Sage is not only a popular culinary [ ...click to read more ]
Home Remedies for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that occurs when the skin produces new cells at many times the normal rate. This creates a build-up of cells that the skin is unable to [ ...click to read more ]
From the Herb Basket – 20
For a stronger immune system: eat garlic, onions, ginger and lots of spices such as oregano, turmeric, cinnamon and sage. Add spices and herbs to soups, stews, casseroles, [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Pharmacy
Colds, flu, and achy joints… Sore Throat Gargle 2 cups of boiling water 1 heaping tablespoon of fresh or dried sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon sea salt In a large mug, add the [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Pharmacy
Cold sore stinging? Crush a 250 mg. vitamin C tablet and apply it to the sore. The ascorbic acid will kill the bacteria in the sore. It will promote faster healing and dry [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Pharmacy
Eating foods rich in the phytochemical luteolin may help prevent diabetes, say Chinese scientists. In an animal study, mice on a high-fat diet enriched with luteolin had [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 