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Using Honeysuckle for Food and Medicine

Tasty as it is, honeysuckle also has some medicinal properties. Honeysuckle often has a cooling effect on the body making it great for hot flashes, fevers, and sunstroke. Make a simple … See more

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Preserving Sage for Food and Medicine

WEBPreheat the oven to 170 degrees Fahrenheit or the lowest possible temperature. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the sage stems out …

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Mint Tea Blends for Taste & Health

WEBBlack Mint: Get your herbal tea with a little caffeine kick. Combine 1/2 teaspoon loose black tea with 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves in a tea ball. Steep for 5 …

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Healthy, Slow Living Ideas for Fall

WEBKeep them healthy and full of seasonal fall produce . Take the time to do as much from scratch as possible. Make the soup broth. Chop the veggies. Make egg …

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Herbal Drinks for Health & Flavor

WEBHerbal Milks. Milk (cow, coconut, almond, etc.) is often used in many Ayurveda applications and is a great and tasty way to get herbs into a system. Golden …

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Thyme for Medicine

WEBDuring the warm months, toss fresh thyme into soup pots, salads, and more to help get its healing power into the system. For a cup of medicinal thyme tea cover 3 …

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Using Violets for Food and Medicine

WEBViolets are known for helping dry skin and other issues. Take advantage of those natural qualities by making some violet lotion. Make a violet vinegar (which can be …

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Immunity Building Vitamin C Herbal Tea

WEBQuite literally stress depletes our bodies of Vitamin C. This depletion can lead to weakened immune systems and illness. Drink a cup of this tea at the end of a …

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Summer Herbal Remedies to Soothe the Season’s Trouble Spots

WEBThankfully we can keep the bugs away naturally. Make a spray with a combination of essential oils to keep mosquitoes away. Or use a mix of fresh lemon …

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Dandelion Root Infused Honey

WEBHow to Make Dandelion Root Infused Honey. Honey has many medicinal benefits on its own and when combined with dandelion root there are numerous ways to …

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25+ Homemade & Easy Herbal Gift Ideas

WEBUse pretty bottles and jars for local friends. Fill baskets and boxes with an array of items. For packages being mailed, use plastic bags for solids and wrap liquids …

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A Seasonal Guide to Summer Self Care

WEBSummer Activities. Often when we think of self-care ideas, we come to things like massages, manicures, etc. There’s nothing wrong with those kinds of things – in …

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Making Medicinal Elderberry Syrup

WEBCombine everything into a saucepan. Simmer the mixture over low heat for approximately 20 minutes. Strain the spices and lemon out of the syrup. Pour the syrup …

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The Best Fall Tea Blends

WEBCold Fighting Apple Ginger Tea. Photo Credit: goodfoodbaddie.com. This cold-fighting apple ginger tea is the best home remedy tea for fighting a cold and flu. It is …

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The Best Herbal Books for Gardeners

WEBHerbal Tea Gardens. Herbal Tea Gardens by Marietta Marshall Marcin is a wealth of information and garden plans. The book contains a compendium of herbs from …

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How to Use White Clover

WEBPick the flowers in the spring and summer for a sweeter flavor. The fall blossoms are still edible and useful, just not usually as sweet. Like most herbs, harvest …

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5 Uses for Anise Hyssop

WEB4.Relaxing & Healing Bath Infusion. Put fresh or dried leaves in a square of cheesecloth and hang from the tub faucet, letting the water flow over the herbs. The …

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How to Use Red Clover

WEBSimply pour 8 ounces of boiling water over 1 Tablespoon dried red clover blossoms (or 3 Tablespoons Fresh). Let steep for 10 minutes. Sweeten if desired, then …

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