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Black Walnut Hull or Juglans Nigra is, just as it sounds, the hull of the black walnut tree. The Black Walnut tree grows in the eastern US and parts of Canada, and while easy to grow, it is not plentiful. What is Black Walnut? Black Walnut has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of [...]
Arnica is well known for its ability to help with bruises, sprains, strains, etc and can remove shock and speed healing. It can be put on areas of trauma after falls, accidents, etc.
To continue the theme of DIY natural lip care recipes, I’m sharing this recipe for homemade healing lip salve. I really like homemade lipstick and homemade tinted lip balm, but sometimes I just want something to help with dry lips after gardening or being outside in wind/snow but don’t want color, shine or scent. This [...]
My Lotion Bars are one of my most visited posts and one of my favorite recipes as well. They are easy to make, last a long time and are very moisturizing without being oily. They are safe on children and babies and can be used on eczema or dry skin. I only use Lotion Bars [...]
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time and finally had the time while the kids are napping and I am (ironically) sipping a Chia Seed Energy Drink (recipe below). If you don’t already use chia seeds, you are missing out! Not only are they gluten/grain free naturally, but one tablespoon of [...]
Chamomile is one of the most well-known herbs, and one I wouldn’t be without, especially with small children. It is widely available in tea form, but can also be made into capsules or tinctures or used in cosmetic applications. Chamomile flowers are mildly sedative, making them wonderful for improving sleep quality and relaxation. I use chamomile in [...]
I don’t like using the term superfood, though it could certainly be applied to Spirulina. Though not technically an herb (actually an cyanobacteria), it boasts its fair share of health promoting properties. It is rich in in Chlorophyll, and like plants, gets its energy from the sun. What is it? Spirulina is a natural “algae” (cyanbacteria) powder [...]
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