Common Names – Elecampane, Wild Sunflower, Horseheal, Yellow Starwort, (more below) Botanical Name – Inula helenium Family – Asteraceae Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a perennial herb in the aster family with a long history of medicinal uses. In appearance, it is reminiscent of a sunflower plant, with tall stalks, pale green foliage, and bright yellow flowersContinue reading “Elecampane”
Category Archives: Herbalism
Febrifuge Herbs For Fever
Thankfully, fevers aren’t as dangerous as many people fear, but comfort is just a cup of herbal tea away. When a loved one gets a fever, we want to reduce it instantly. When your body temperature rises because of an infection, it’s called a fever. Fevers are caused by chemicals called pyrogens flowing in the bloodstream. TheContinue reading “Febrifuge Herbs For Fever”
Antiviral Herbs For Viruses
Antiviral herbs inhibit the development of viruses. Many of the best antiviral herbs boost the immune system, which allows the body to attack viral pathogens. This can be even better than attacking specific pathogens, which antiviral drugs are designed to do, because pathogens mutate over time and become less susceptible to treatment. Not only doContinue reading “Antiviral Herbs For Viruses”
How To Brew Herbal Tea
Herbal tea making is just as much of an art as it is a science. Herbal infusions provide the best way to get acquainted with a new herb. You take note of the texture and color of the leaves and flowers as you measure and breathe in the aroma as the herb is unfurling inContinue reading “How To Brew Herbal Tea”
Alfalfa
Alfalfa has impressive health benefits, including its ability to lower cholesterol, improve digestion and protect heart health. It also helps improve respiratory conditions, detoxify the body, boosts immune system, speeds up healing, improves bowel movements, and reduce inflammation. Apart from this, it has anticancer properties. It’s naturally high in many essential vitamins and minerals, including A, D,Continue reading “Alfalfa”
Nourishing Nettle Tea
Nettle tea will feed your body… The most important health benefits of stinging nettle include its ability to detoxify the body, improve metabolic efficiency, boost immunity, increase circulation, improve energy levels, manage menstruation, minimize menopausal symptoms, and aid in skin care. It has the power to protect the health of the kidney and gallbladder, lowerContinue reading “Nourishing Nettle Tea”
Lemon Balm Cold Sore Lip Salve
Lemon balm is a powerful antiviral, proven to banish cold sores. Use this homemade super healing cold sore lip salve recipe to help fight & prevent cold sores. Cold sores — also called fever blisters — are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around your lips. Cold sores are caused by certain strainsContinue reading “Lemon Balm Cold Sore Lip Salve”
Natural Body and Foot Powder
Body Powder is refreshing and keeps your dry. But, with all the harmful ingredients in store- brought body powder, one is afraid to use it. Make your own safe and natural body powder in a few minutes with a few ingredients you may have on hand. This is all you need to make your own natural body powder:Continue reading “Natural Body and Foot Powder”
Violet Leaf Oil and Balm
Violet Leaf Uses – Fibrocystic Breasts, Eczema, and other skin problems. Here are signs and symptoms of fibrocystic breasts (you may experience one or more): Of course, if you’ve found a lump or having any discomfort in your breast, it’s wise to see your doctor immediately. Discover something really very simple, and right under yourContinue reading “Violet Leaf Oil and Balm”
Herbal Face and Sinus Steam
Weekly herbal face steaming is very beneficial to your skin and it’s easy to do at home. Forget the expensive facial treatments and opt for this herbal face steam instead. With all of the dirt, pollution and toxins we’re exposed to on a daily basis, our skin can really take a beating. The nutrients fromContinue reading “Herbal Face and Sinus Steam”
Black Nettle Syrup
I make this dark healing syrup for myself, for two reasons. First, I suffer from anemia. My iron levels, Vitamins B12 and D are often low. Second, I have allergies. Nettles (Stinging Nettles) help both of my problems in one delicious syrup. And with the added Black Strap Molasses and honey, I receive even greaterContinue reading “Black Nettle Syrup”
Navel Therapy
Many diseases can be cured through the belly button. It is an amazing fact that putting oil in the navel has unbelievable health benefits. In some countries putting oil in the belly button before going to sleep is considered a tradition. When we put oil in the navel, the vein detects and carry oil toContinue reading “Navel Therapy”
37 Herbal Remedies For Colds and Coughs
It’s a fact of life, everyone gets a cold sometimes. Along with colds comes cough, chest congestion, sinus infection, headache, body aches, stomach aches, and other complaints. You could reach for over the counter drugs, or better yet, try some of the herbal remedies listed in this post. If you can make a tea, thanContinue reading “37 Herbal Remedies For Colds and Coughs”
Chamomile
Scientific Name: Matricaria recutitaCommon Names: German chamomile, Roman chamomile, wild chamomileFamily: Asteraceae-Daisy FamilyPart Used: flower headsProperties: analgesic , anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-fungal, anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-rheumatic, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral, diuretic, sedative Uses: indigestion, gas, bloating, heartburn, peptic ulcers, to calm nervousness, insomnia, spasms in stomach and muscles, diluted for children (colic, insomnia, upset stomach), hair rinse for blonds, herb pillowContinue reading “Chamomile”
Healthy Woman Tea Blends
Try these special herbal tea blends for problems with your period or if you just want to prevent problems. Drinking herbal teas are not a quick fix, but over time they will calm and heal. Tea Blend Recipes Heavy Periods and Cramps If your periods are heavy with uncomfortable cramping, than this tea blend isContinue reading “Healthy Woman Tea Blends”
Chicory Root
Herbalist value (Cichorium intybus) chicory as a bitter digestive tonic. Used as teas, and heated beverages. Prepare just like coffee or add in equal parts to coffee. Also, combines well with coffee, burdock and dandelion root. It’s anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial! Chicory is a woody, herbaceous plant that has many health benefits. These include its ability to ease digestiveContinue reading “Chicory Root”
Mullein
The wonderful gift of mullein is that it grows almost everywhere, and the benefits are a marvel. Although native to Europe, it grows all over North America as well. In domesticated places like pastures, fields, roadsides, near train tracks, back lots, and alley ways, even parks. But I’ve also seen plenty of it grow in theContinue reading “Mullein”
Hibiscus Tea
High in vitamin C, minerals, antioxidants, and bioflavonoids, lightly astringent properties, make a wonderful red tea that is good for you and tastes great. The health benefits of hibiscus tea include its ability to reduce high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and inflammatory problems, aid in relieving the disturbed digestive and immune system, and potentially help treat diseasesContinue reading “Hibiscus Tea”
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