From the Herb Basket – 4
How to make disinfectant wipes: 1/4 cup dried lavender flowers, 1/4 cup dried rosemary, 1/4 cup dried sage, and 2 cups of white vinegar. Add all the ingredients to a quart [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Remedies
Tension and Stress -Herbs That Help
Today’s lifestyle with careers, family, errands and housework leave us feeling frazzled at the end of the day. Instead of reaching for a drink, anti-depressants, [ ...click to read more ]
From the Herb Basket
During the first world war, garlic juice was used in field dressings to prevent gangrene. During the second world war, rosemary leaves and juniper berries were burned in [ ...click to read more ]
Holy Basil ~ Queen of Herbs
Holy basil, or tulsi,[ ocimum tenuiflorum, sanctum] is a member of the mint family. It’s closely related to the sweet Italian basil, but the flavors are different. [ ...click to read more ]
Ampalaya or Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) a savory vegetable used to treat diabetes and other ailments
Used extensively in traditional herbal medicine in the Philippines, ampalaya (Momordica charantia) is also a flavorful vegetable. The rind of the fruit is used while [ ...click to read more ]
Eight Super Herbs For Arthritis
Turmeric: The spice that gives curry its bright yellow color contains the potent anti-inflammatory chemical curcumin. Turmeric improves arthritis symptoms and reduces blood [ ...click to read more ]
Staying Healthy in an Unhealthy World
Healthy immune function begins with what you feed your body. Plant foods like fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains are the basis for healthy immune functions. Regular [ ...click to read more ]
Ways To Use Essential Oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic essences of plants from around the world. These precious oils are extracted directly from roots, flowers, fruits, leaves and [ ...click to read more ]
Homeopathic Herbal Remedies
This is a subject that’s somewhat personal and I’m sure it’s not a hot topic of conversation. Unless you have them – hemorrhoids. Then this will be of [ ...click to read more ]
Legend of the Four Thieves Oil
A tale of four men who robbed and plundered the houses of the dying and deceased victims of the bubonic plague. They created this blend of herbs and added virgin olive oil as [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 