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
Name that Tree
Name that Tree Martin Buckley is one of our veterans to Paganfest as he has been pretty much involved since the conceptual stages, in fact he made our beautiful altar! We welcome him back to share his muse! So many trees not enough time to know them all. Do a walk around the property here, … Continue Reading
Moon Medicine & Candle Magic
Moon Medicine & Candle Magic – Shauna & Vicki Moon Medicine & Candle Magic has been used for centuries with many not even realizing they are doing so! We have all heard of names the moon has been given from different clans and tribes right? They actually make more sense than you think! These fine … 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
Shamanism & Totem Animals
Shamanism & Totem Animals What is Shamanism? This ancient global belief system has been used by all indigenous cultures around the world. It speaks to the Earth and the sky, all that lives on it and around it, all the universal energy that hold it together. Shamanism & Totem Animals workshop is a weekend opportunity … Continue Reading
