Though this steam recipe calls for dried herbs, it can be prepared with fresh herbs if desired. Ingredients • 2-ounces young eucalyptus leaves, dried • 1-ounce sage leaf, dried • 1-ounce juniper leaf or berry, dried • 1-gallon water Instructions 1. Place herbs in water (in a glass, stainless steel or ceramic-coated pot) and bring […]

Hot Oil Scalp Treatment Brrrrr…  it is cold outside. I think this can be said across the country. Today, in Michigan, we are experiencing -25F temps when windchill is factored in. This kind of cold and the dry heat of a furnace leaves my hair dry and my scalp itchy. When this comes to call, […]

Introduction The term irregular period is relative since the experience is unique for every woman. If described in general, however, irregular menstruation can be characterized by these signs: too short or long cycles, spotting, too short or long bouts of bleeding (over 8 days), light or heavy flow, extreme cramps, severe back pain, and missed […]

A Sampling of Oklahoma Seminole Medicinal Plants Adapted from Oklahoma Seminoles: Medicine, Magic, and Religion Tawá l-akko, smooth sumac (Rhus glabra). An infusion of the outer skin of the root relieves menstrual backache in women and headache in either sex. ‘mpvkpvki holati tihvs hlakita, spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis). Sap from the stem, when rubbed on the penis, […]

Makes about two cups of spray. Children one year old and older can try this echinacea throat spray to ease sore throat pain. ¼ cup dried, cut and sifted echinacea root ¼ cup dried chopped licorice root 1 tablespoon organic lemon peel 1 tablespoon dried osha root 1 teaspoon dried Oregon grape root 1 teaspoon dried wild […]

Cold/flu season is upon us and having your sore throat lozenges ready is a great idea.  At The Mother Earth News Fair in Topeka last month, I had the pleasure of sharing practical “hands-on” throat lozenge making with a number of participants.  Join in making your own herbal throat pastilles/lozenges, which are tasty, simple to […]

What is Sea Buckthorn oil? Sea buckthorn oil is extracted from the thorny berry shrub, sea buckthorn. It is disseminated in different areas of coastal and mountain of Europe and Asia. The seed or pulp from the fruit is naturally extracted to produce the oil. There are two types of Sea Buckthorn oil – Seed […]

Citrus Herb Foot Soak Are your dogs barking? Tired and achy? Sore tootsies? Have you ever thought about how truly wonderful and perfectly designed our poor feet are? They take pounds of pressure and force every day just going through the motion of  daily life. Poor circulation, yeast, fungus, ingrown nails… none of which are appealing […]

A wide variety of herbs is known to be highly beneficial to the body in all sorts of ways. And this also goes the same way with one’s mental focus and stability. There are several herbs that can assist you in polishing your mind to its optimum ability. In fact, some of these herbs are […]

Create Fragrant Essential Oil Blends Plants have been incorporated into human rituals since time immemorial. Before methods of extracting their essential oils were ­devised, the plants themselves were employed as both physical and spiritual healing agents. Plants connect us to nature, remind us we are part of something greater and can serve as a catalyst for […]