Down & Dirty Herbalism

This recipe was formulated for winter sinus congestion. I volunteer in a free clinic and have worked with many clients...

I like to add a little extra zing to my oxymels. I put in aromatic barks or roots or resinous...

This blend has been our family’s stand-by for the past few years. We use it as a daily tea. The...

Oats (Avena sativa) are a pretty mild mannered plant. They’ve been around as a food for thousands of years. They’re...

Summer is mosquito season in my neck of the woods. All of Oregon's standing water during breeding season gives the...

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

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

The beginning of autumn is rough on the body. The cold, the rain, the wind … all of  these factors...

Many years ago, my children came home from school with a case of head lice that caught our house in...

My grandmother loved witch hazel. It was one of her cure alls. She had a big bottle of it in...

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes red, blotchy patches resembling acne or sunburn on facial skin. It’s most...

I work at a free mobile clinic in town. It’s held in a 31 foot Blue Bird bus. Most of...

Herbal steams are an easy way to unblock sinuses and open pores. If you’re interested in other Herbal Steam/Facial Spa...

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

Stress helps us adapt to new situations, seek alternatives, and solve problems. Many of the world’s greatest inventions, like the...

Although the name implies some of the ingredients in this tea could be bones, the truth is the primary ingredients...

Summer is a buggy time. I love the ones outside. Dragonflies, bees, spiders and butterflies are eye catching beauties. I...

Every summer, I go crazy with plants. I preserve everything I can get my hands on. Every winter, I look...

The Practical Herbalist’s take on the traditional Fire Cider Recipe. Salamander Fire Cider is a spicy winter blend that tones...

Once in awhile, it's a good idea to offer your large intestine, or colon, a bit of support. One of...

Most hawthorn syrup recipes require fresh hawthorn berries but those are only available seasonally and quality syrup should not be...

Dental visits are not fun and oral surgery is at the bottom of the list any one looks forward to....

This recipe was formulated specifically for eyestrain I experience while working on the computer. I had a job that required...

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