Mystical Magical Herbs

Happy Halloween to All Our Readers… and Some Herbal Safety Tips

October 28, 2014 // 1 Comment

Happy Halloween (or Samhain) to all our readers !! If you look at the stats, calls about plant ingestion to poison control centers do not usually involve culinary or [ ...click to read more ]

Herbs of the Zodiac

October 23, 2014 // 6 Comments

Aries– Garlic, hemp, marjoram, mustard seed, Angelica root Taurus– Coltsfoot, dandelion, sage, thyme, patchouli, cedar Gemini– Caraway seed, lavender, [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Beauty ~ Natural Beauty

October 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

Herbal Splash Toner for Dry Skin 1/2 cup of boiling water 1/4 cup fresh parsley [ about 1 heaping tablespoon ] Chop the parsley and place in a small bowl. Pour the boiling [ ...click to read more ]

Huacatay (Tagetes minuta) — Minty Herb from Peru — also called Peruvian Black Mint

October 13, 2014 // 13 Comments

I planted the huacatay seeds in pots (using regular potting soil) around the beginning of April of this year. These were seeds collected from last year’s crop. Most of [ ...click to read more ]

For Your Information/Ebola Virus

October 11, 2014 // 1 Comment

There is no vaccine for the ebola virus. There are no medicines, no cures. Your best defense is a strong immune system, proper hydration, attention to hygiene and proper [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy

October 9, 2014 // 3 Comments

Heal Thyself… Stuffy nose: Drink 1 teaspoon freshly grated horseradish mixed with 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Horseradish produces quick mucus release, and the lemon [ ...click to read more ]

Crossword Puzzle – “Garden Dealings”

October 5, 2014 // 0 Comments

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October Recipes

October 1, 2014 // 0 Comments

Pork Chops and Cabbage 6 thick, boneless pork chops 1 large onion 1 small head of cabbage 1 cup of milk Seasoned salt, pepper and paprika Brown the chops on both sides in 2 [ ...click to read more ]

All About Mullein

September 28, 2014 // 0 Comments

If you suffer from respiratory allergies, add a little dried mullein [ Verbascum Thapsus ] to the coffee maker when brewing your morning coffee. Both the coffee and mullein [ ...click to read more ]

From the Herb Basket -16

September 24, 2014 // 2 Comments

Fall House Cleaning… This is an all – purpose, environmentally friendly, non-toxic spray; good to have on hand for wiping, cleaning, and disinfecting almost every [ ...click to read more ]