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When I first started learning about and using herbs, my idea of herbal medicine centered around the use of herbal tinctures for everything. Not only was I trying to fit herbs in a box (as you learn more about herbs you’ll find that they do NOT fit into boxes), but I was limiting them in so many ways. […]

If you search the internet for herbal remedy recipes, you’re sure to find many herbal salves show up in the search results. You’ll probably also notice a few creams or lotions mixed in as well. So what exactly is an herbal salve, how does it work to bring healing to the body, and how do you […]

So far in the “How To Start Using Herbs” series we’ve talked about the basic, need-to-know things like purchasing quality herbs, storing then correctly, herbal safety, determining appropriate dosages, and tools to have on hand. We’ve also tackled making and using herbal preparations that are made with water such as teas, infusions, decoctions, washes, compresses, and fomentations. […]

I love a good hot bath, don’t you? To me, it’s a great way to wind down from a stressful day. Being a homeschooling mom with four little boys all under the age of 6 means I have my fair share of stressful days so a long hot bath, a good book, and glass of […]

Herbal teas, infusions, and decoctions are some of the easiest ways to use herbs. If not the easiest, they’re certainly one of the most nutritious! Today I’m going to walk you through each of these preparations, as well as give you step-by-step directions on how to make them yourself. Let’s start at the beginning. What […]

When it comes to making your own homemade herbal preparations, there are some “tools of the trade” that you need to have on hand that should not be mixed between your herbs and your food. This can cause cross-contamination and can cause problems with how well and how long your preparations store. For your convenience, […]