If you’re just getting involved with herbalism, you may be wondering “What is a Materia Medica?” Materia Medica – “…is a Latin term…for the body of collected knowledge about the therapeutic properties of any substance used for healing.” (Wikipedia). In this post I will go over what exactly that means, why (and how!) you should …
Almost all of the traditional herbal formulas that we know of today were passed down through families centuries ago. One of the reasons they are still widely used is that they are easy to make. Especially for someone who grows their own herbs, having direct access to the ingredients would cost next to nothing! One …
In this post, we’ll cover how to grow it, how to prepare it and the medicinal benefits of lemon balm. Lemon balm – Melissa officinalis – also known as balm, common balm or balm mint is one of the easiest to grow, safest, sweetest herbal ally we could ever ask for. Commonly planted in gardens …
Before you go to the doctor, try these 5 herbs that are safe for use in kids. Perhaps one of the scariest moments of motherhood is seeing your children get sick and suffering from pain and body discomforts. Studies show that there is now an increasing number of mothers who just simply rely on natural …
Whenever I think about marshmallows, what usually comes to mind are images of white, fluffy, sweet confectioneries that are widely used in baking and hotdog grills. It’s impossible for anyone not to know them! I once wondered about how they are made and when they were discovered. Marshmallow turns out to be from a green …