by Cheri | Mar 6, 2023 | Farmhouse Kitchen, Herbal Remedies, Homestead Life, Naturally Healthy
Remember this post? https://theessentialherbalist.com/2023/01/fire-cider-for-immune-support/ on how to make Fire Cider? It’s time to strain it and bottle it! You’ll need a cotton cloth, a bowl (make sure it is big enough to hold 2 quarts of liquid) and...
by Cheri | Feb 20, 2023 | Essential Oils, Herbal Remedies, Medicinal Plants
Melissa Officinalis – The Herb Melissa Officinalis, also known as Lemon balm, is a low-growing perennial herb in the Mediterranean mint family that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Other common names are balm, bee balm, cure-all and...
by Cheri | Feb 10, 2023 | Herbal Remedies, Homestead Life, Naturally Healthy
We’re in what is supposed to be the coldest month of the year in Tennessee! Today I was outside washing 2 skunky dogs in short sleeves! Weather is weird! I wanted to quickly share my own personal recipe for a tea that stimulates and supports your own immune...
by Cheri | Jan 23, 2023 | Herbal Remedies, Naturally Healthy, Recipes
Have you ever heard of Fire Cider? It’s a traditional folk remedy that has been used for centuries to support the immune system and promote overall wellness. This herbal tonic is made by infusing apple cider vinegar with a variety of herbs and spices, including...
by Cheri | Jan 14, 2023 | Essential Oils, Herbal Remedies, Naturally Healthy, Recipes
Do you grow Oregano? Do you use it? Love it? Is it food or medicine for you? Hopefully, after you read this post, you’ll realize you need Oregano in your life! Oregano is a woody perennial plant which grows up to 35 inches tall. The upper part is branched, The...
by Cheri | Jan 8, 2023 | Farmhouse Kitchen, Herbal Remedies, Recipes
Winter weather always means lots of warm herbal tea for me! Our weather has been really odd this year. Spring like, warm and sunny and up in the 70’s one day and then a sheer drop to sub-zero temps! I watched the thermometer drop over 30 degrees in an hour...