Tag: Medicinal Herbs
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4 Easy Herbs
Every Beginner Should Grow Growing herbs is one of the easiest ways to start gardening. You don’t need a large garden, fancy raised beds, or enough land to get lost on. A few pots will do just fine! Herbs are especially rewarding because many are easy to grow and useful. You can walk outside, snip…
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Infused Oils vs. Essential Oils
I’ve noticed some confusion at times about the difference between essential oils and infused oils. They are definitely different, so here is a quick rundown of how they are made and what they are used for. There is also a frequently asked questions section at the bottom. What is Infused? Infused oils are much easier…
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Homemade Healing Salve
Making your own healing salve is easier than you may think. A little goes a long way, so you can make small batches and store them in various locations for easy access. I keep one in the kitchen junk drawer (you know you have one too), one in the bathroom with the bandages and such,…
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Relaxing Herbal Tea
Whether you’re stressed or simply can’t sleep. This is a quick, relaxing herbal tea that can be made in just a few minutes in the comfort of your home. If you’ve been growing and drying your own herbs, you can rest assured knowing exactly where all of the ingredients came from. Ingredients Use diffuser of…
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Making Tinctures at Home
What is a tincture? A tincture is one of the most common forms of herbal medicine. It is a concentrated herbal extract that is most commonly made in alcohol but can also be made in vinegar or vegetable glycerine. It is easy to make and easier to take. An alcohol based tincture is preferred by…
