Dandelion Wine à la Laughing Rock Our year’s supply for rituals and medicine 2gal/8 liter crock 3-5 qts/3-5 liters blossoms… 5 qts/5 liters water 3 pounds/1.5 kg sugar 1 organic orange 1 organic lemon 1 pkg/8 grams live yeast whole wheat bread toast Directions Find a field of dandelions in bloom on a glorious … Continue Reading
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Dandelion Liver Gas Heartburn Indigestion
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) is a persistent perennial of lawns and gardens and one of the best-known medicinal herbs in the world. All parts – the root, t…he leaves, the flowers, even the flower stalk – strengthen the liver. A dose of 10-20 drops of the tincture (0.5-1 ml) relieves gas, heartburn, and indigestion, as well … Continue Reading
Corn Silk ~ Over Active Bladder n other feminine issues
I really love corn silk as an ally when I want to soothe the bladder. Here you see the silks from six ears of organic corn laid upon tissue paper in a wire mesh basket to dry. And here are the ears of corn with their silks still on them. I carefully peel away … Continue Reading
Kombucha Tea
~ The Elixir of Life, Revitalize Your Health in 23 Areas What are the health benefits of Kombucha Tea? Detoxification Detoxification produces healthy livers and aides cancer prevention. One of kombucha’s greatest health benefits is its ability to detox the body. It is rich in many of the enzymes and bacterial acids your body produces … Continue Reading
Elder for Fevers in Children
Stories abound about the dangerous Elder. And there is a story told all over the world, in different cultures and various versions, of the woman who lives in the Elder. Sometimes she is called Elder Lady, sometimes Elder Woman, but my favorite name for her is Elda Mor. The stories say that Elda Mor is … Continue Reading
Echinacea Taken to Combat all Secondary Infections
My dear friend and guardian angel Keyawis Kaplan calls echinacea “the big E for emergency.” And so it is. Echinacea builds white blood cells rapidly, effectively countering a wide range of bacterial infections such as mastitis, UTIs, staph, strep, blood poisoning, sinusitis, bronchitis, tooth and gum infections, chronic and acute sore throat, and surgical as … Continue Reading
Using Herbs Simply and Safely
Are herbs “dilute forms of drugs” – and therefore dangerous? Or are they “natural” – and therefore safe? If you sell herbs, you probably hear these questions often. What is the “right” answer? It depends on the herb! These thoughts on herbs will help you explain to your customers (and yourself) how safe–or dangerous– any … Continue Reading
Joe Pye Weed Flowers
Joe Pye Weed Flowers Gender: Feminine Planet: Venus Element: Water Chakra Colour: Yellow Medicinal Uses: Joe Pye Weed Flowers are especially effective for dissolving kidney, gallbladder and even vesicular calculi. Although it is usually taken in combination with other herbs for the urinary system, it can even be … Continue Reading
Chamomile
Gender: Masculine Planet: Sun Element: Water Chakra Colour: Violet Medicinal Uses: Chamomile is known as one of the most common teas. Well-known for its calming properties, chamomile tea is often recommended for those experiencing restless or sleepless nights. A mug of warm, soothing chamomile tea an hour before bedtime can often work miracles. Chamomile has … Continue Reading
Frankincense
Frankincense Gender: Masculine Planet: Sun Element: Fire Chakra Colour: violet Medicinal Uses: Frankincense over the years has leant itself to deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum, masking odours and as a natural pest repellent warding off mosquitoes and the onset of malaria. Some have even immersed their clothing in the smoke before wearing to continue its … Continue Reading