Real Herbal Healthcare
Herbs for Summertime First Aid
Dwelling amidst the rich flora of the Appalachian mountains means that I am never too far from a tall blooming yarrow, some golden-glowing Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) plants, or a little comfrey, plantain, or calendula for the moment. But I also carry preparations with me ready at a moment's notice for life's summertime troubles.
Lung Loving Herbs to Support Respiratory Health
Supporting both the upper and lower respiratory systems herbally can be done with either an herbal formula like Lung Support, Breathe Light, or a single herb with an affinity for the lungs. Our all-time favorites for specifically targeting the lungs are elecampane, lobelia, osha, ground ivy, goldenrod, plantain, usnea, and horehound.
Five Essential Herbs to Carry With You
Here are five herbal preparations that are some of the most essential to supporting everyday health issues. Carrying these five herbs around with you may just change your life, improving your self-reliance, herbal and health know-how, and your ability to care for yourself and your family with safe, effective herbal helpers. Don't be caught without them!
Weeds at Our Feet: What Do They Mean?
Living in the Wise Woman Way In my heart, the practice of the Wise Woman Tradition is an ancestral health-affirming belief that passes down from generation to generation even in...
DIY Herbal Eyewashes and Herbs for Eye Health and Optimal Vision
How to Make an Herbal Eyewash Try making an herbal eyewash next time you have an eye irritation. I purchased this little vintage ceramic eyecup a few months ago...
Herbs for Toddlers and Young Children
If bouts of bugs are the great teacher, they certainly don’t spare the littles. But as parents, we have such a diverse arsenal of herbal preparations available to us that using them one way that we can best show our babes to appreciate the natural world. Let's walk through some basic information about efficiently and practically incorporating herbs into our everyday routines with our kids, using herbs for immune system regulation, digestive health, the nervous system, and skin health.
Clogged Milk Ducts and Breast Health: Poke Root to the Rescue
Issues like tenderness or discomfort in the breasts and clogged or plugged milk ducts can pop up when least expected - and least wanted - especially during times of stress and depressed immunity. Poke root oil or poke root salve is a wonderful herbal preparation for nursing mamas who are looking for a traditional strategy that really kicks it up a notch.
Benefits of Juicy Jewelweed
Jewelweed, Impatiens capensis, is a flowering plant with beautiful orange horn shaped blossoms that bloom from early summer and into the fall. It is also known as spotted touch-me-not, because of how the mature seeds spring out from the pod when touched.
Aller-Alert: Support in Season
We all know it’s coming – some of us may already be in the thick of it. The wheezing and sneezing, the bleary eyes, the runny nose, the throbbing temples, the ugh,...
Wild Cherry Bark Syrup!
Our new Wild Cherry Bark Syrup supports healthy respiratory function and is just the thing for soothing the rasp, tickle, or wheeze of seasonal immune threats. We tested several formulas...
Herbs: Short vs. Long Term Use
Herbs are used in two distinct ways. One is in acute situations, providing ease for things like an upset tummy or menstrual cramps. The other is to nourish and regulate organs and systems, revitalizing the body’s own ability to maintain overall good health.
How to Make a Plantain Spit Poultice for Stings, Bites, and More
by Anne Knoflicek Plantain contains beneficial properties that can be easily accessed through a simple “spit” poultice for bites, stings, and rashes. The sooner you apply it, the faster you will...
