They’re here! Poison ivy that is, and her two toxic siblings poison oak and poison sumac. The bane of summer enjoyment for gardeners, landscapers, campers, hikers, and lovers of all things outdoors. Each year, 50 million Americans endure the ramifications of a toxic encounter with poison ivy and her two pernicious allies. However, it was …
Learn how to make a very affordable, yet effective DIY air cleaner for around $30. You don’t even need to be “handy” to rig up this simple air cleaner system.
The herb of many talents. Lemon Balm is one of the few herbs known as a veritable ‘medicine chest’. It’s mild, yet potent, acting almost as an herbal blend all by itself. Lemon Balm is definitely a “must have” herb for every apothecary.
COMMON NAME: Chamomile, German Chamomile, Blue Chamomile, Camomilla LATIN NAME: Matricaria recutita, Matricaria chamomilla FAMILY: Astraceae PLANT PART USED: Dried Flowers ENERGETICS: Cooling, Drying TASTE: Slightly Sweet, Floral, Fruity (apple-like scent) The actions of German Chamomile are gentle and slow. However, it’s effects can be expected to be long-lasting when used consistently and in moderation …
COMMON NAME: Oatstraw; Milky Oats, Oats Flowering Tops; Oats LATIN NAME: Avena sativa FAMILY: Poaceae PLANT PART USED: Stems (Oatstraw) & Premature Seeds (Milky Oats) ENERGETICS: Neutral to cooling, moistening TASTE: Sweet PRIMARY ACTIONS: Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory (topically as colloidal oatmeal), Anti-insomnia, Antispasmodic, Anxiolytic, Cardiotonic, Capillary-Strengthening, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Hypolipidemic, Nervine Tonic, Nutritive, Vasodilator, Vulnerary (Demulcent …
Boost Your Immune System & Reduce Your Viral Load Through Forgiveness Good health includes many health-promoting practices from eating the right foods and drinking pure water, to avoiding chemicals and getting proper rest. Spiritual and emotional factors are also important. While designed to live in the present, all of us at some point have to …
COMMON NAME: Golden Root, Roseroot, Arctic RoseLATIN NAME: Rhodiola roseaPLANT PART USED: Roots/RhizomesENERGETICS: Cool, Dry, AromaticTASTE: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Spicy PRIMARY ACTIONS: Adaptogenic, astringent, antioxidant, cardioprotective, immuno-stimulant, neuro-stimulant, tonic ABOUT: R. rosea is primarily found at higher elevations in the cold mountains and sea cliff rocks of Scandinavia, Tibet, Siberia, China, Himalayas, and North America. …
COMMON NAME: Mullein, Great Mullein, Common Mullein, Aaron’s RodLATIN NAME: Verbascum thapsusPLANT PARTS USED: Flower, Leaf & Root ENERGETICS:Leaf – Slightly moistening, coolingFlower – Moistening, coolingRoot – Warming, drying TASTE: Leaf – Sweet & Bitter PRIMARY ACTIONS:Leaf – Anticatarrhal, Expectorant, lymphagogue, mild spasmolytic, mucilage, vulneraryFlowers – Demulcent, sedative (mild), anodyneRoot – Urinary tract/bladder tonic, Musculoskeletal …
COMMON NAME: Marshmallow; Althea LATIN NAME: Althaea officinalis PLANT PART USED: Root & Leaf ENERGETICS: Moistening & Cooling TASTE: Sweet & a bit Salty PRIMARY ACTIONS: Anti-putrefacient, Demulcent, Emollient, Vulnerary SECONDARY ACTIONS: Diuretic ABOUT: Marshmallow is an often-underestimated herb that is very gentle and soothing for internal or external use. Its anti-inflammatory benefits are well-known …
by Johanice De JesusStudent: CMH, MH & TND programs Have you ever looked at the ingredients in those store-bought menthol chest rubs? When you are congested, with cloudy eyes and you feel like your body is going to fall apart, it does not even cross your mind to read the ingredients, but I warn you, …
