Foraging Yarrow: Identification, Look-alikes, and Uses
Yarrow is one of the most beneficial wild plants that there is. Foraging or wildcrafting for yarrow is easy and fun, you might even have some in your own backyard! Learn how to identify yarrow, and how to use it in your herbal medicine practice. #herbalism #foraging
12 Things to Do With Lemon Balm
12 Things to Make With Lemon Balm - Lemon balm is an easy to grow herb that not only attracts bees to the garden, but is also a great anti-viral with relaxing properties that are helpful for soothing frayed nerves and calming hyper children. Traditionally, itâs been used to gently treat colic and upset stomach in everyone from infants to elders. A leaf can be chewed to freshen the breath or crushed and placed on a bug bite to help ease the itch.
Calendula Uses: Our 14 Favorite Recipes and Remedies
There are many, many uses for calendula! Calendula is perhaps most commonly known as a first aid remedy for cuts and wounds. It’s also used internally as an antimicrobial to help the body resist pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Having anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, astringent, and vulnerary properties, calendula is also a good herb for the skin. In this post, we have gathered together some of our favorite recipes and remedies using this herb for all sorts of uses.
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