Natural Health
Strawberry Vinegar – Don’t Throw Away Your Strawberry Tops!
It's strawberry season in Florida so right now my grocery store is full of organic strawberries! My strawberry beds haven't even bloomed yet! In fact, after our few days in January of sub-zero weather, many of my plants did not survive. Next time you buy some organic...
Working Up Fire Cider!
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 fine mesh...
My Immune Support Tea!
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 system. ...
Fire Cider for Immune Support!
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...
Immune Support – Do you know how?
This month I'm focusing teaching you how to support the immune system. There are a lot of nasties floating around this winter! Do you know what steps to take to support YOUR immune system? What exactly IS our "immune system and what does it do? Our immune system is...
OREGANO! What a Powerhouse of an Herb!
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 plant...
Are you ready to dig?
Hopefully, you have been growing and harvesting a multitude of herbs over the summer! I hope you have used them fresh and dried some of them for use during the winter months. I've harvested heaps of basil (anti-inflammatory and great for focus, mental fatigue and...
Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) – Get it now!
This is a post from the past. Oh, how things have changed! My little one is now almost 6 feet tall! However, I'm glad to say that the benefit and mechanics of using Jewelweed have not changed! There will be several posts on using Jewelweed coming next but first it...
Cleavers – Galium aparine
Meet Cleavers! The correct botanical name is Galium aparine. We need that botanical name because plants have "nicknames" that vary with culture and geographical area. Some of the common nicknames for Galium aparine are Catchweed, Bedstraw, Cleavers, Stickyweed, Sticky...
Evidently, I can fly!
I was doing chores yesterday with two of my grandkids. We went to the calves field to feed Gloria. Gloria is very tame, comes when called, loves to have her cheeks scratched. One day she will grow up to be a milk cow. One of my younger grandchildren recently got...