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Calendula is a traditional remedy for burns, wounds, grazes, and rashes.
For broken or cut skin:
1) Clean the wound with an antiseptic solution
2) When clean, apply a calendula tincture to the affected area 3 times per day.
3) It can also be applied to rashes, burns, and healing grazes 3 times per day.
Homemade Herbs de Provence Salt Recipe I am having a seriously HUGE bumper crop of herbs this year. After running out of room to hang-dry herbs in my pantry, and on almost all door knobs, and in my laundry room, and in my closets…I desperately tried to think of some other ways to preserve herbs…
If you’ve got an herbalist in your friends and family circle, and you need some ideas for what herbalist gifts to give them, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered together everything I could think of for the Ultimate Herbalist Gift Guide. Note: when make this herbalist gift guide, I was careful to be…
If you are having problems with tension or stress, try this herbal tea: Tension-ease Infusion 1 part skullcap 1 part sage 1 part peppermint 1/4 part lavender Infuse 1 – 3 tsp of the above blend of dried herbs (or 1-3 tbsp. fresh herbs) per one cup of boiling water for 10-15 minutes minimum. A…
Name: *Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) Description: *Perennial *Height of 3 to 4 feet *Pale pink flowers bloom up the stalk from mid to late summer *highly attractive to butterflies Parts Used: *roots, leaves, flowers, either fresh or dried Position: *well-drained, moist soil, preferably loamy soil *sun to partial sun Propagation: *Use the cold stratification technique…
Marsh Mallow Tea Marsh mallow alone, or blended with other herbal teas, is soothing to upper respiratory tract irritations and combats bacteria. It is very helpful in relieving sore throats and dry, raspy coughs. Make a typical infusion tea (see below) with the Marsh mallow leaves, OR you can use the stronger medicinal roots: infuse…
Name: *Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Description: *evergreen perennial *best in zones 8-11 *many varieties that vary from bushes to hedges, etc. Parts Used: *Leaves, both fresh and dried *Flowering tops, both fresh and dried Position: *full sunlight *excellent drainage, though tolerant of any type of soil *In colder areas, grow plants in pots outdoors and take…
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[…] include: calendula flowers, chamomile flowers, sage, rosemary, comfrey (both root and leaves), burdock root, and nettle. Here’s a basic list of ways to use herbs in your hair rinse. There are many other […]