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.
Nutritive Stinging Nettle Soup Recipe
The Deep Immunity of Chaga Functional Mushroom
Weeds at Our Feet: What Do They Mean?
The Role of Invasive Herbal Preparations: Kudzu, Mimosa, Wild Rose...Plantain? Dandelion?
How to Make a Wild Herbal Succus: Cleavers
Pine Needle Respiratory Ease Syrup
Making pine needle respiratory syrup is super easy and essentially no more work than making a very strong pine tea and then 'holding' it with good quality, preferably raw, local honey. Pine is an expectorant for thinning and moving mucous in the lungs. It's warming, somewhat drying, and has a sweet and sour flavor blend that can only be described as piney.
Forsythia Flower Syrup
Czech Apple Spicebush Strudel
For the holidays this year, Michael made his favorite Christmas apple strudel with a few local spicebush berries thrown in for a wildcrafted Appalachian twist in a dish in which the new world meets the old...via strudel!