
Sharlene Peterson, educational coordinator for Genesis School of Natural Health, recently participated in a radio interview with Jessica Dooley, MH. Focus: Choosing the correct herbs to support a busy life and mind!
Sharlene Peterson, educational coordinator for Genesis School of Natural Health, recently participated in a radio interview with Jessica Dooley, MH. Focus: Choosing the correct herbs to support a busy life and mind!
Imagine yourself, a new herbal professional just getting started with clients and you suddenly can’t recall which herb pairs with milk thistle to support the liver, or you are finishing up with one client and have another one waiting and you know the name of the herb you want to use but it slips your mind with the added pressure of knowing someone is waiting for you. What do you do? What is available to help you quickly browse through the actions of the herbs in your apothecary? Oh yes of course, grab the Herbal Quick Reference! » Read more
by Deb McCracken
by Deb McCracken
Although I’ve made many tinctures over the years, this is my first try with white willow bark. I’m curious to see how it will work for easing pains—headaches, menstrual cramps, joint pain, etc. » Read more
by Jill McClean
Herb used: Dandelion
Method: Folk method
Menstruum: 100 proof vodka
I decided to create a Dandelion tincture because I love the idea of it being a liver cleanser. I’m sure that I’m not alone in thinking, that the body needs a little help with detoxing. » Read more
by Liane Moccia
Elderberries have antiviral properties, helping prevent and speed recovery from colds and flu. This syrup is a convenient and tasty way to ingest the medicinal properties of the berries. » Read more
by Liane Moccia
Dandelion root is a key detoxifying herb that gently stimulates the liver and gall bladder to clear waste products from the body. This tincture will be used as a gentle liver tonic in the following dosage (as recommended in James Green’s The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook): » Read more
by Kirstin Biery
Herbal preparations project: For this project, I chose to make a paste to use for poison ivy &/or insect bites. However, there are several items in my home that I already make for myself that also fall into this category. » Read more
by Kirstin Biery
For my herbal preparations project, I chose to make a glycerite instead of a tincture. We have an alcohol-free house, so making a standard alcohol-based tincture would not work for us. » Read more
A Cough and Cold Remedy by Petra Whisenhunt
Ingredients: Raw Honey and Freshly Ground Cinnamon
Step one: Mix 1 tablespoon Raw Honey and ¼ teaspoon of Cinnamon in a bowl
Step two: WARM UP the mixture to form a syrup. DO NOT BOIL.
My kids have been suffering from a night-time cough with the cold going around. This Cinnamon-honey syrup is both effective and tastes wonderful.
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