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Menopause Blues: Natural Remedies for Perimenopausal Depression

Posted by Candace Hunter | Remedies |

While we’ve been studying the links between depression and fertility in women and depression...

Four Thieves Vinegar Recipe & How to Make at Home Video

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Cleaning, Herbal Remedies, Recipes |

There are many different recipes for Four Thieves Vinegar and different stories claiming different...

Dude Honey Spread Electuary: Natural Energy Booster for Men

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Remedies, Recipes |

Middle-aged men often have a tough time making the transition from virile, young buck into the...

Bee Balm Extractions: Making Medicine with Monarda fistulosa

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Remedies, Medicine Making, Recipes |

Monarda has been used for a variety of respiratory and digestive complaints through the ages. It’s got some of the same chemical constituents as Thyme, one of my personal favorites for defeating some of the really tough cold/flus my family has faced over the past decade

Balm of Protection: End Nightmares and Night Terrors

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Remedies |

Balm of Protection is a blend that makes use of the gifts of Saint John’s Wort to lift depression and both define and strengthen one’s energy field and the gift of Wood Betony to center and ground one’s energy. Coupled with frankincense, copaiba balsam, vetiver, and yarrow, this balm is all about offering protection to those who need to be a little less expansive and open.

Fire Cider: Gut Health Made Easy

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Remedies, Recipes, The Family Herbalist |

Gut Health is a big topic among herbalists. We spend all kinds of time talking about digestion with our clients, students, and amongst ourselves. Why is the heath of your intestinal tract so important?

Heart Ease Tea Recipe: Manage Anxiety Naturally, Build Resilience

Posted by Rebecca Ingalls | Drink |

This tea blend is a gentle, nourishing tea for courage and resilience. This blend combines food-like, adaptogenic, and tonic herbs.

How to Harvest Aloe Vera

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Herbal Remedies, Lifestyle, Medicine Making, Remedies, Spa and Leisure |

Aloe vera is a fabulous healer for 1st degree burns, scrapes and cuts. Many people grow aloe...

Elderberry Electuaries: Immune System Strengthening Treats

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Remedies, Recipes |

Wouldn’t you love to avoid getting sick this year?

Electuaries are one of my favorite easy herbal remedies. They’re simple enough you can engage the whole family in creating them, or you can go it alone like I do and think of it as a meditation of sorts.

5 Chamomile Formulas for Digestion, Anxiety, and Depression

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Remedies, Recipes |

Modern Herbalists have been rediscovering Chamomile, this sunny member of the daisy family, and falling in love all over again. Chamomile helps settle the nerves, easing anxiety and depression as well as soothing the digestive system.

Making Syrup from Piñon Pine – DIY

Posted by Christina Sanchez | Food, Herbal Remedies, Recipes, Remedies |

Herbalist Christina Sanchez reveals 2 of her (formerly) secret recipes for making Piñon pine syrup from the cones and the needles. As a special extra bonus, she added her recipe for Piñon Pine Needle Honey too!

Rosemary Hair Grow Goo

Posted by Christina Sanchez | Herbal Remedies, Lifestyle, Recipes, Remedies |

Enjoy this easy to make natural hair growth formula that can be made with either rosemary oil or creosote bush oil specially designed for eyelashes and eyebrows by Herbalist/Cosmetologist Christina Sanchez.

How to Make an Herbal Liniment

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Herbal Remedies, Lifestyle, Remedies |

This procedure is very basic and can be used for many types of herbal liniments. Liniments are topical use only. They are primarily for relieving sore muscles or ligaments, reducing bruises or other skin conditions.

Anti-Fungal Salve Recipe

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Herbal Remedies, Lifestyle, Recipes, Remedies |

Anti-fungal salve is powerhouse medicine. Many know the anti-fungal properties of Tea Tree oil and Chaparral. Chamomile’s skin fungus fighting abilities are underutilized.