Remedies

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) abounds in my garden! It is one of the most easy to grow medicinal herbs and has some pretty amazing healing properties…making it a great addition to the home pharmacy. Historically, lemon balm has been used to treat all kinds of nervous system ailments and is known for it’s ability to: …

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the medicinal plants we needed were available to us at all times throughout the year! However, just as we work to preserve the summer harvest of garden fruits and vegetables — because we know the months of winter inevitably come — so should we learn to harvest and preserve medicinal …

Different parts of medicinal plants are used to treat a variety of ailments. Most of us usually only think of harvesting the aerial parts of the plant — leaves, buds, and flowers. And for the beginner, this is a great place to start. It matters not if you are buying, growing-your-own, or finding them in …

  I strongly believe our Creator has freely given us — in nature — the means by which to care for our most basic needs. Although in this life we will battle with a variety of ailments, in many cases the Earth produces a remedy. Wildcrafting — What is it? Harvesting plants in the wild, as defined by Philip Fritchey in …

[G]iven the times, wouldn’t it be lovely if each of us could grow all of our own medicinal herbs…right along with all of our own vegetables, fruit, and animals. I envy those who live 100% self-sufficient lives. Although we strive for that, I must be patient and understand that for this time and place in the life of my family, …

Is there a fungus among us? Well if so, you’ll know it because fungal infections of the feet — better known as athlete’s foot — are often recognized by symptoms of burning and itching; likewise, they can cause the infected area to crack, peel, and sometimes blister. This can spread to the hands as well. …