To the passionate, politics are a necessary evil. As a passionate herbalist, I find myself drenched with politics on a...
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To the passionate, politics are a necessary evil. As a passionate herbalist, I find myself drenched with politics on a...
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Good health begins in the belly. You need nutritious fuel to keep the body’s energy furnace roaring. Sometimes that furnace...
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Although the name implies some of the ingredients in this tea could be bones, the truth is the primary ingredients...
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That day, my life was turned upside down. I’d been renting a nice little home near my son’s school, and...
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A few decades ago, I was introduced to mullein (verbascum thapsus) as an ear infection cure. As I was a...
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The Practical Herbalist®’s take on the traditional Fire Cider Recipe. Salamander Fire Cider is a spicy winter blend that tones...
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This procedure is very basic and can be used for many types of herbal liniments. Liniments are topical use only....
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I work at a free mobile clinic in town. It’s held in a 31 foot Blue Bird bus. Most of...
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I like to add a little extra zing to my oxymels. I put in aromatic barks or roots or resinous...
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Baby powder is wonderful for preventing diaper rash. Most commercial baby powders contain talc, which is not good for the...
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Queen Elizabawk was panting. She is a big chicken. As an Orpington, she does well in the cold but isn’t...
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Rose Petal Honey is very easy and satisfying to make. It takes surprisingly little amount of effort but yields a...
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Modern Herbalists have been rediscovering Chamomile, this sunny member of the daisy family, and falling in love all over again....
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Most hawthorn syrup recipes require fresh hawthorn berries but those are only available seasonally and quality syrup should not be...
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Anemia just wears a person down. The symptoms include fatigue and sleeplessness - a double edged sword. A low iron...
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Rosemary, spearmint, and ginger have helped me in a variety of stressful situations. This blend of essential oils is one...
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Sunburns always seem to take the victim by surprise. It just didn't seem like it was either hot enough or...
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Autumn is mushroom season. The valley I live in gets lots of rain and is surrounded with beautiful forests. This...
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Dream Pillows have many different forms. Some are fancy affairs with ribbons and exotic fabric. Some are designed to wrap...
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The ladies hated December. They hated the snow. They hated the freezing wind. They hated the humidity that got under...
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Ulcers are the bane of my existence. They burn. They ruin my appetite. They drain my energy. They keep me...
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Burdock, dandelion, and red clover partner with nettle in this simple detoxifying, nourishing herbal blend. I use this decoction as...
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