How to Make an Oxymel
I like to add a little extra zing to my oxymels. I put in aromatic barks or roots or resinous plant parts that are tricky to extract in vinegar at the end of the oxymel process.
I like to add a little extra zing to my oxymels. I put in aromatic barks or roots or resinous plant parts that are tricky to extract in vinegar at the end of the oxymel process.
Today, we talked about percolation extraction and experimenting with the techniques from The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide by Thomas Easley.
Bugs aren’t the only creatures that notice linalool. This monterpene is a broad spectrum antimicrobial. Both Gram positive and Gram naegative bacteria are repelled by linalool.
The list below are items that I commonly keep in my own First Aid kit. I keep the tinctures in 1/2 bottles. I keep the salves in small tubs enclosed in ziplock bags to prevent leakage. My kit contents have varied as my kids have grown and my medical skill has developed. Don’t bring an item with you that you don’t know how to use.
After researching one of our favorite first aid herbs, we discovered Lavender’s wide reach is backed up by a wealth of scientific study. Today, we’ll touch on those studies and talk about how you can incorporate Lavender into your life.
Good health begins in the belly. You need nutritious fuel
We talked about how we’re working with Holistic Self-care this week, reflected on last week’s show, and shared our experiences with a handful of Maria’s recipes. Plus an Herbal 101 question from a listener.
Holistic Living encompasses a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle, often with an emphasis on herbals as a first stop to medical care. Once we’ve stepped into a standard medical care setting, we’re often bombarded with warnings against using the holistic approach, but the truth is herbalism offers an important compliment to all facets of life and healthcare.
The American Heart Association recommends a Omega fatty acid rich
We herbalists often get caught up in looking down at the bounty of medicinal plants at our feet, so much so we forget to look up. When we stop to look up, our tree friends are right there ready to share their medicine. Today, we’ll be talking about Herbal Tree Medicines you’ll find at home, in your back yard, and everywhere else.
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