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Natural Remedies

Herbal recipes, essential oils, and old-fashioned remedies for supporting your family’s health naturally.

Get Rid of Cradle Cap Naturally

November 2, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

Here’s the trick to getting that yucky build-up off of baby’s scalp for good!! Naturally!

Categories Natural Remedies 48 Comments

Hyssop Oxymel: An Herbal Expectorant Recipe

November 2, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
a jar of homemade hyssop oxymel

Learn to grow and use hyssop to treat stubborn coughs and chest congestion. Here’s how…

Categories Natural Remedies Tags herbs 10 Comments

How To Make A Shepherd’s Purse Tincture

November 1, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

I was so excited in Spring when I discovered Shepherd’s Purse growing wild all over our property. I decided to put it to good use, and made a tincture to experiment with. Here’s how to make it yourself, and what I’ve observed…

Categories Natural Remedies 19 Comments

Making Plantain Oil Recipe – Easy-Peasy

August 31, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
plantain oil in glass jar

Plantain grows EVERYWHERE, and it’s such a useful plant. Here’s the oil recipe I make when it’s taken over my backyard.

Categories Natural Remedies 15 Comments

Ajuga, a.k.a. Bugleweed and Its Uses

August 31, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

At first glance it looks like another lowly weed. But before you yank it out to toss aside, check out the medicinal benefits of Ajuga (aka Bugleweed).

Categories Natural Remedies 10 Comments

How To Store Your Medicinal Dried Herbs Collection

December 7, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
upcycled containers with spices

Here’s a look into my ever-growing medicinal herb collection, what I have and what it’s good for.

Categories Natural Remedies 17 Comments

Hawthorn Berry Tincture Recipe For Heart Health

June 14, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
hawthorn tincture finished

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. Hawthorn has proven to be a powerful herb in healing damaged hearts, and preventing heart disease. Here’s how to make a super easy tincture to strengthen and tone the cardiovascular system, and to get you on a road to a healthier heart.

Categories Natural Remedies 40 Comments

Fermented Cod Liver Oil Cured My Baby’s Eczema

June 2, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
Fermented Cod Liver Oil for Eczema

Finally! A cure for my baby boy’s eczema, triggered by an apparent wheat allergy. He’s now 100% eczema free, and is able to eat like the rest of the family!

Categories Natural Remedies 18 Comments

Honeysuckle Cough and Sore Throat Syrup

May 31, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
honeysuckle syrup

Did you know wild honeysuckle has medicinal properties? Here’s one way I use it to treat my family naturally!

Categories Natural Remedies 16 Comments

Homemade DIY Pedialyte (Electrolyte Drink)

May 30, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
homemade Pedialyte

Here’s how I naturally replenish my little ones’ bodies when they’ve been sick with the stomach flu.

Categories Natural Remedies Tags herbs 15 Comments

25 Ways to Alleviate a Cough Naturally

March 17, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
garlic salve

Here’s a safe and natural garlic salve remedy you can use to cure a cough in babies or adults. This is my family’s go-to recipe when one of us gets sick.

Categories Natural Remedies 42 Comments

Alleviate A Bad Spider Bite Naturally

May 25, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
a spider bite

When my son woke up with a really bad spider bite, here’s what I did to heal it quickly, and naturally.

Categories Natural Remedies 46 Comments

How To Grow and Use Wooly Lamb’s Ear

March 30, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
lambs ear plant

Learn how to grow and use the Wooly Lamb’s Ear plant for medicinal purposes. It’s also edible, and makes a very nice tea!

Categories Natural Remedies 94 Comments

Natural Remedy For Menstrual Cramps

June 1, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

These amazing leaves work wonderfully at relieving cramping and pain associated with PMS.

Categories Natural Remedies Tags herbs, raspberries 13 Comments

How To Make Witch Hazel Astringent

July 13, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

Witch Hazel grows in many places throughout the US, and is easily harvested for a homemade astringent. This beautiful shrub would make a great addition to any homestead!

Categories Natural Remedies 33 Comments

How To Use Lemon Balm

March 17, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
Lemon Balm

I bet you never knew how many uses there are for lemon balm!! From cooking, and healing, to cosmetics and cleaning sprays… this plant can do it all!

Categories Natural Remedies 14 Comments
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kendra lynne
"Hi! I'm Kendra. I'm a wife, mother, and homesteader. I love everything that has to do with simple living. I'm a canning instructor, an avid gardener, and a constant learner of old-fashioned skills. Here is where I share it all. Welcome to the adventure!"
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