Tag: Herbal
Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them
Medicinal herbs are categorized by their herbal actions. Like the key or legend to a map, knowing what these herbal actions mean can help us...
The Power of Horsemint
Horsemint with colorful bracts.
Monarda Punctata: Bergamot’s Bud
First the good news: Horsemint makes a nice, intentionally weak tea. Stronger brews are used in herbal medicine....
How To Use Juniper Berries in Herbal Medicine
We are going to expound on some of the merits of Juniper berries, from the plant Juniperus communis. They aren’t actually a “berry,” but...
Herbal Remedies to Fight Inflammation
Most of us have used ibuprofen from time-to-time. It’s a very versatile drug that’s known to help treat all sorts of pain, ranging from...
Remedies – Herbal Wound Healing Salve
A homemade wound healing salve is something everyone should have a recipe for and on hand, and this is the perfect all purpose healing...
Remedies – Tinctures, Teas, Syrups, and Salves
Using Herbal Remedies on the Homestead
One of the greatest benefits of homesteading is the increased responsibility you have over your life. You choose what...
Colonial Unit Study + Resources
I’m slowly incorporating more and more of Charlotte Mason’s concepts into our homeschool and in doing so I learned Charlotte Mason did not recommend...
