The Medicine Chest of the Desert: Larrea tridentata
Chaparral, Creosote Bush, La Gobernadora, Hedionillo…the many names of the
Chaparral, Creosote Bush, La Gobernadora, Hedionillo…the many names of the
This simple blend offers powerful germ fighting power to your
Until about three years ago, I rarely gave Staphylococcus aureus bacteria a
Spring is a dangerous time of the year for eager herbalists. So many plants are emerging from their winter sleep that it is tempting to step off the hiking trail to examine them more closely. That is when the guardians assigned to protecting these tender sprouts spring into action. The Toxicodendron species which includes poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac, has an oily substance called urushiol which triggers an allergic reaction in many people.
One misstep, your foot turns under you and suddenly your
Fire fills our lives with luxuries we now take for granted like cooked food and warm rooms in winter. When we forget about the power of the fire element, we get burned. There are several herbs that help us salve the burns left by this oversight. To treat a minor burn, first wash the wound with cool water, then apply the herbal treatment and cover the area with a bandage. The treatment recommended below is for first degree burns; more serious burns require help by a qualified health care practitioner.
Zingiber officinalis – Ginger familya.k.a.: Race Ginger, Black Ginger, Zingiber,
Sambucus canadenses, Sambucus nigra a.k.a. Black Elderberry, Blue Elderberry, North
Taraxacum officinale a.k.a. Fairy Clock, Piss-a-bed, Piscialetto, Pissenlit Few plants
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