Herbal Recipes

January 19, 2016

5 Great Herbal Salves You Can Easily Make at Home

Herbal salves are really easy to make. The great thing is then you know what is inside of them and tweak them to your specific taste. Some herbs that are commonly used in salves are: Calendula Chamomile Peppermint (and other…
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April 25, 2015

Herbal Recipe: Tea for Soothing Nausea

Brew together: 2 teaspoons dried red clover 1/2 teaspoon dried peppermint 1/2 teaspoon dried green tea of your favorite flavor (optional) 1 teaspoon dried alfalfa Steep for 5 – 8 minutes. Sweeten with honey or raw sugar, as desired.
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April 24, 2015

Herbal Recipe: Allergy Soother Tea for Weather Changes

This is my favorite thing to drink right now! One of my main jobs is voice acting, so protecting my vocal chords is a big deal. This tea tastes yummy and soothes my sore throat and achey joints that come…
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March 18, 2015

Herbal Recipe: Soothing Tummy Tea

Brew together: 2 teaspoons dried marshmallow 1 teaspoon dried peppermint 1 teaspoon raspberry leaf 1 teaspoon chamomile Steep for 8 – 10 minutes. Sweeten with honey or raw sugar, as desired.
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March 18, 2015

Marshmallow Root: Fun Facts and How to Use Marshmallow Root

History As early as 2,000 B.C., the ancient Egyptians, marshmallow root was made into a candied delicacy for pharoahs and nobility. These were made from the sap of the mallow, honey, and grains or powdered nuts that were baked into…
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March 17, 2015

Saint John’s Wort: Fun Facts and How to Use St. John’s Wort

“In the crumbling pages of ancient texts on healing, hidden amongst the dusty basement shelves of a neglected Old World library, there are stories of a flower whose tears are magical.” ~ Dr. Jonathan Zuess History The Greeks and Romans…
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March 16, 2015

Alfalfa: Fun Facts and How to Use Alfalfa

History Evidence of cultivated alfalfa was as far back as 6000 years ago and was domestically grown between 1000 to 2000 B.C. Medicinal use of alfalfa leaf is known as far back as 200 A.D. in China, where it was…
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March 10, 2015

How to Make Herbal Tincture and Great Tincture Recipes

Tinctures are super easy once you know what you want to put in them. So, first get your recipe together of what you want to create. Then, you will need: A dark colored tightly sealed bottle made of glass in…
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March 10, 2015

Stinging Nettle Leaf: Fun Facts and How to Use Stinging Nettle Leaf

History Stinging nettle is another ancient medicine. The Greeks prized the diuretic value of the plant. In medieval Europe, the plant was used frequently to treat joint pain and muscle pain. It grows wild in many parts of North America…
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February 23, 2015

Calendula: Fun Facts and How to Use Calendula

History Calendula, also known as pot marigold, has a rich history in medicinal use dating back to the middle ages with documentation back to the early 12th century. The oldest treatments were for stomach ailments. Calendula is not the same…
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