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Although Flea season may be at it’s end for this year, fleas are still among us. Today, we discussed Natural Herbal Approaches to Flea Control using herbal and homesteading practices.
Herbs we mentioned
- Agrimony
- Thuja and the Cedar family
- Bea Balm
- Feverfew
- Oxeye Daisy
- Rosemary
- Yarrow
- Thyme
- Garlic
- Brewer’s Yeast
- Burdock
- Dandelion
- Red Clover
- Licorice
- Diatomaceous earth
- Chrysanthemum family
- Dill
- Fennel
- Mullein
- Bitter Orange essential oil
- Calendula
- Peppermint
- Lavender
- Pennyroyal
- Eucalyptus
- Bay Laurel and Myrtle
Flower Essences we mentioned
- Cherry Plum
- Crab Apple
Homeopathic remedies we mentioned
- Apis
Recipes we mentioned
Herbs in the News
Switchboard, the staff blog of the Natural Resource Defense Council, published an article entitled “Can We Make L.A. Graywater Ready?” discussing Mayor Garcetti’s plan to reduce L.A.’s wastewater over the next few years. The Practical Herbalist team discussed responsible use of graywater given the level of chemicals of emerging concern in our water supply.
Further Resources
- Severe Drought Triggers Aggressive Response from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Gardetti
- Treated Wastewater Irrigation: Uptake of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products by Common Vegetables under Field Conditions
Herbal 101
Herbalists use a variety of terms to describe the properties of herbs. We discussed the difference between expectorant and antitussive herbs and how they relieve coughs.
Herbs we mentioned
- Cherry Bark
- Elecampane
- Osha
- Horehound
- Mullein
- Coltsfoot
- Honey
- Syrups (sugars)
- Marshmallow
- Licorice
The Practical Herbalist Team
Candace Hunter, Sue Sierralupe and Patrick Hunter have been working together as the Practical Herbalist/Real Herbalism Radio team for many years. They have published 10 books which are available in Kindle form.
