Down & Dirty Herbalism

This is a slow-cooker recipe. You can make it on the stove top as a standard decoction using the same...

Good health begins in the belly. You need nutritious fuel to keep the body’s energy furnace roaring. Sometimes that furnace...

Oxymels are classic herbal remedies for drying the respiratory system. I use this one in the spring and early summer,...

Dream Pillows have many different forms. Some are fancy affairs with ribbons and exotic fabric. Some are designed to wrap...

While we’ve been studying the links between depression and fertility in women and depression throughout men’s lives, we haven’t gathered...

My goldfish are gardeners. They live in a 55 gallon drum that was cut in half and filled with hose...

There are many different recipes for Four Thieves Vinegar and different stories claiming different historical origins. It’s a very effective...

Every one gets coughs and colds once and a while. It doesn’t have to last though. This homemade cough syrup...

In days gone by, people made root beers as food and medicine. This recipe is designed to take advantage of...

Sunburns always seem to take the victim by surprise. It just didn't seem like it was either hot enough or...

Anemia just wears a person down. The symptoms include fatigue and sleeplessness - a double edged sword. A low iron...

I’ve always been a firm believer in doing things the simplest way possible. The money in my pocket took work...

Rose Petal Honey is very easy and satisfying to make. It takes surprisingly little amount of effort but yields a...

It takes a practiced eye to find some of the hidden flowers of the natural world but it is well...

Allergies, colds, and flus all leave their mark on our poor sinuses. Sinus congestion leads to other unpleasant problems like...

This tincture blend is one of my favorites for an easy, simple spring detox or for helping ease the burdens...

This recipe is based on the proportions used in commercial Red Tiger Balm®. We’ve converted some of the ingredients, like...

Autumn is here and the staff at my clinic are gearing up for a big cold and flu season. Last...

Ocular migraines will ruin your day if left its own devices. It starts around the eye socket and then slowly,...

You can use Minty Strawberry Leaf Mouthwash as a breath freshening spray or as a mouth wash for after brushing...

Foot fungus is easy to heal with proactive management. This natural spray is inexpensive to make and easy to use....

Gut Health is a big topic among herbalists. We spend all kinds of time talking about digestion with our clients,...

My daughter and I share a well-honed talent for seeking out poison oak. Over the years, we have tried many...

This procedure is very basic and can be used for many types of herbal liniments. Liniments are topical use only....