How It Works – Linalool from Lavender
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 Modern Herbal Dispensatory by Easley and Horne
Best audience for The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: Beginning Herbalists and Herbalists who want to expand their Medicine-making skills Candace said: I loved the Eclectic approach to herbalism. It integrates many thought processes and modalities. In The Modern Herbal Dispensatory, Thomas Easley gives us a wonderful look at how the Eclectic herbalist makes plant medicines in our […]
82.Thomas Easley and The Modern Herbal Dispensatory
Today, we’re talking with Author and Clinical Herbalist Thomas Easley about his best-seller, his school, and his path into herbalism.
Lavender: The Best Gift for a New Home
That’s the way of lavender. She sets a lovely example, growing neat and tidy as she does. She lines up her blossoms to make the work of pollination easy for her bee friends. She uses surprisingly little water while offering up surprisingly lots of medicine in the form of essential oils that evaporate into the air, scenting her surroundings, and a peaceful, self-assured energy that welcomes one and all to relax.
Lavender Eases Withdrawls
I had dealt with anxiety before with patients and learned to keep a little bottle of lavender essential oil in my pocket. I opened the bottle and put a few drops on my wrists, then placed my hand on Gordon’s shoulder to steady him. Gordon blinked.
81.Herb Lab Chicken Chat and Chicken Book Review
This Herb Lab is all about chicken raising from cleaning to health. Plus a full review of the top chicken books covering breeds, raising and health.
Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow
Best audience for Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens: Home and large-scale chicken farmers, city chicken keepers. Candace said: As an urban flock-tender, Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens is perhaps a little more than I really need. Gail offers a veritable tome of guidance and information on raising chickens both for eggs and as meat-birds. If you […]
Urban Chicken Resources
Herbalists and urban farmers alike have fallen in love with the humble Chicken. These feathered friends can help turn a little city lot into a healthy, sustainable, nourishing oasis for humans and plants alike. Part of their charm, besides the delicious fresh eggs they offer and their eager willingness to help you turn over a […]
Ginger Essential Oil Properties and Uses
In this winter’s cold, snowy weather, which is highly unusual for my fiery region, my inner fire started to seriously lag. We’d just been through our second snowy-icy spat for the season. As my garden froze over, so did my motivation. I found myself wanting nothing more than to lay in bed, daydream, and maybe […]
35 Must Haves for Your Herbal First Aid Kit
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.
80.A 101 on Raising Chickens Naturally
Backyard chickens are taking over the world one yard at a time. How do you know if keeping chickens is right for you?
How It Works – Gingerol from Ginger
Ginger is an amazing healer. It is used around the world to treat indigestion, motion sickness and arthritis pain. One of the primary constituents is gingerol which is a flavonol. Flavonols are high in anti-oxidants and many are noted for their strong antibiotic qualities.