Marshmallow is best known for being the originator of the sweet lovely confection we call marshmallows today. Before you get too excited, the marshmallows you buy in the store have nothing in common with the herb as of 2023 and haven't for decades. They originated from medicinal confections made by boiling the root of Althaea [...]
Category: Miscellaneous
Chickweed
One Moon Study links will work when posts are made public: Chickweed Marshmallow Red Clover Mullein Sweet Violet Reishi Sage Passionflower Self-Heal Nettle Thyme Rosemary Dandelion Goldenrod Rose Blackberry Plantain Honeysuckle California Poppy Queen Anne's Lace Mugwort Day Lily Elder Cleavers Chickweed, Stellaria media, aka chick wittles, clucken wort, adder's mouth, white bird's eyes, satin [...]
Kombucha
This isn't quite on the herbal spectrum of things, but it is on the natural side. Kombucha has become very popular these days in light of the "health food" craze, so if you haven't heard of it, I am surprised. It is easy to go to the store and buy a bottle of this "living [...]
Herbal Powders, Pills, and Capsules
Another convenient way to take herbal remedies.
Herbal Treatment Dosages
A general overview of herbal dosages.
Herbal Balms and Salves
All natural skin care!
Herbal Tonic Wines
A lovely holiday-time remedy.
Herbal Syrups
Tasty AND Medicinal!
Elder Flower/Berry
Elder, Sambucus nigra or S. canadensis, is probably one of the most well known medicinal herbs, even in allopathic medicine. It is a godsend during cold and flu season, and Sambucol, a homeopathic remedy, is highly sought after even by those who know nothing about homeopathy or herbalism. My general area of study deals with [...]
Herbal Infused Oils
Infused oils are my favorite. I love all of the other herbal preparations, but infused oils are what I work with most, being a main ingredient in all of my balms and salves. You can find me on Etsy if you are interested in any of my handmade goodies. Infused oils can be a little [...]