Herbal recipes, essential oils, and old-fashioned remedies for supporting your family’s health naturally.
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…
Plantain grows EVERYWHERE, and it’s such a useful medicinal plant. Here’s what I like to do with mine when it’s in all over the yard.
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).
We enjoy drinking a Vitamin C rich rose hip tea to help boost our immune systems during cold and flu season. It’s all natural, and tastes delicious when sweetened with honey and cinnamon.
Here’s a look into my ever-growing medicinal herb collection, what I have and what it’s good for.
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.
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!
Here’s an easy herb blend to soak in when you need to soothe a tender sunburn.
Did you know wild honeysuckle has medicinal properties? Here’s one way I use it to treat my family naturally!
Here’s how I naturally replenish my little ones’ bodies when they’ve been sick with the stomach flu.
Here’s how to use a willow tree for mild pain relief as a natural aspirin.
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.
When my son woke up with a really bad spider bite, here’s what I did to heal it quickly, and naturally.
Two ways to use peppermint for natural headache relief: peppermint tea and essential oils. Find out which I like the best!
These amazing leaves work wonderfully at relieving cramping and pain associated with PMS.
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!