Yes, thanks for info about Nettles. In addition, for years, myself and many other women throughout history, drank nettles tea after menses, to replace iron lost in their menstrual blood. Many folks grow nettles, or collect it wild, and steam or boil it to eat as a vegetable (like greens). Gaia Herbs, [...]
I grew up on horehound candy and whenever I visit an old country store, I make sure to buy some.
BTW, my brother suffers badly from gout, any special remedies you could send my way.?
Thanks, Debi
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Should herbs be harvested….before they turn to seed, or cut the part off that is turning to seed? Example…cilantro! It was growing so great then went to seed and killed the cilantro…that was there…it seemed. Now I just have a [...]
hey Bob, do you think if I infused olive oil with lavender then used it in body butter that the fragrance would hold up?
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Hi Bob, I drive a US Mail van 6 days a week and last summer it started smelling kind of moldy,and funky not in a good way. So I put some lavender leaves, peppermint and some thyme in a muslin bag on the dash and it smelled wonderful all summer and into fall. So I [...]
Hello Bob, it was nice to learn about the lovely scent in these plants, but I would point out that the “odors” alluded to are an indication that the home has an occupant whose internal organs are not healthy BECAUSE their DIET is UNBALANCED.
In humans, who eat minimally processed whole foods that are predominantly (over [...]
Can you recommend some herbs for improving heart conditions?
Hi David,
That’s a very good question and one we need to pay attention to. Would you do me big favor? I’m in midst of getting ready for Herbfest for next 2 weeks and if you can resend this to me [...]
Spring Means HerbFest Time
I am a tried and true user of tea tree oil for many things.
I work with young children, 2 drops go in my laundry with each wash to cut down
on illness. a few drops in my kitchen spry bottle keeps things down too.
I’ve used it for years with great results.
Thanks for sharing.What is the
date again [...]