Folk remedies

Folk medicine doesn’t have to be based on strange superstition, some kept the common folk alive. Let's take a look and find which work and which are fable.

Explore the intriguing differences between cunning folk practices and traditional witchcraft in our detailed guide. Learn how cunning folk typically focus on practical applications of magic, often blending healing, charms, and local folklore, while traditional witchcraft tends to adhere more closely to ancient rituals and established coven practices. This article will help beginners understand these distinctive styles, making it easier to find what resonates with your interests in the world…

Many of the home remedies your grandparents or even parents, told you about do work but I guess in your modern mind, you dismissed a good number of them as false. In the last 5 years, studies have emerged with findings on home remedies and while some have been proven false as you thought,

To ward off the flu virus and, other diseases people used folk medicine remedies, medicine bags called 'Asphidity' bags (that is what my Aunt Hattie called her bag) worn pinned to her under garments.

Appalachian folks blended ancient Celtic rituals from Scotland and Ireland, Protestant Christianity, and African traditions with teaching from local Native Americans into a unique mixture of witchc…

Looking to shield your family from the stomach flu? Explore this science-backed guide on Natural Remedies for Stomach Flu, Vomiting, and Nausea. Stock your pantry with essentials like probiotics, apple cider vinegar, activated charcoal, garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon balm, mint, ginger, cinnamon, Pau D'Arco, and a variety of homeopathic and herbalist remedies. These natural solutions can help you fend off stomach viruses that often spread through schools, family gatherings, and social…

Learn how to make an onion poultice. The onion poultice is an historical remedy for lung congestion, pneumonia, coughs, and bacteria.

herbal remedies Easy Fire Cider Recipe SKIP TO RECIPE Fire Cider is a traditional folk tonic recipe (popularized by Rosemary Gladstar) made with stewed apple cider vinegar. It is a potent (and spicy) tonic that has been used by generations as a herbal remedy to keep sickness away and boost immunity. What is fire cider? The […]