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If you, like me, want to practice seasonal herbalism, chances are you are currently in the process of stocking your fall apothecary. Today, I want to share 5 herbal syrups from the Growing Up Herbal blog that would make a great addition to your apothecary this season. Before I share these recipes, let me first […]

When any of my little ones start to come down with any sort of illness that could potentially lead to an infection, one of the ways I approach the situation naturally is to head to the kitchen and whip up some homemade garlic honey (or garlic syrup for younger kids)! Sure their breath eventually smells a […]

Inside: Mamas don’t like to see their little ones feeling bad. We instinctively want to do something to comfort them and help them feel better fast. But, what are you to do when your kid comes down with a cough and you want to avoid questionable over-the-counter cough medications? Wouldn’t it be nice if there […]

I’ve written A LOT of blog posts about coughs and managing them naturally over the years, but one thing I haven’t told you about is when and how to use herbal plasters to ease nasty coughs. Herbal plasters are one of many herbal preparations that are commonly used for coughs, but I think, with our […]

It’s unfortunate, but it happens. All four of my kids have come down with snotty noses and coughs. Yes, it’s the same illness that all the cousins have been passing around for weeks, and I’m assuming its a virus that’s caused it. So far, it hasn’t been much of an event, but it’s starting to […]

Here we are at the final post in the How To Start Using Herbs blog series. These posts have spanned 2 1/2 months with 14 posts total covering the basic things you need to know to help you get started using herbs. Today, we’ll be talking about herbal syrups, honeys, and oxymels including what they are, […]