15 Herbs for Headaches
15 Herbs for Headaches Those that know me know that I have long been a sufferer of headaches. It seems like my body's reaction to anything wrong is always in…
Four Herbal Teas, Two Herbs
Herbal Teas Trying to come up with more herbal tea ideas? Here are a few more ways I use lemon balm and lavender in my beverages. Both herbs produce a…
Medicinal Uses of Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is medicinally amazing for tension, restlessness, anxiety, headaches, and depression. Lemon balm helps promote a calming and relaxing feeling, so it is also good to take in…
Sweet Herb Sorbet
I haven't tried this yet, but it sounds delicious, plus, the possibilities of additional herbs and tastes mean fun experiments! Sweet Herb Sorbet *1/2 cup superfine sugar *1 cup water…
Herbal Tea for the Flu
Herbal Tea for the Flu Some of the best herbs for flu care are diaphoretics, because they stimulate sweating. Diaphoretics support the body’s natural response rather than “fighting” the illness. Some…
Headache Herbal Teas
Headaches are a huge problem for me. I have almost daily headaches and they often alter my lifestyle and my daily living in a negative way. I went to a…
Herbal Teas for Insomnia
Herbal Teas for Insomnia Use any of the following for insomnia (or combine some), simply make a tea and sip slowly 30 minutes before bed: Valerian root (reduces tension…
Herbal Iced Tea: Lavender and Lemon Balm
Lavender and Lemon Balm Iced Tea Quencher Fresh and thirst-quenching, this cool summer iced tea is perfect for a garden party or simply to calm nerves…
Great Summer Drinks…or how to pretend it’s still summer :)
Here are a few delicious options for some fun drinks to make with all those herbs you have been dying to use: *Summer Punch* (1)1/2 gallon lemonade or limeade (2)1…
Everything You Need to Know about Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Lemon Balm is a fantastic herb to plant in your garden this year. I'm going to try my hardest to persuade you to use Lemon Balm…