Tag Archive: herbal

May 14

Homemade Herbal Lemonade

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If you drink a lot of lemonade in the summer time you may want to check out this recipe from Straight from the farm. It is lemonade with an herbal twist and it looks absolutely delicious.With the mix of lemons and herbs I would imagine this would be super refreshing.

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May 13

Nicotine Addiction – Herbs to help if you are trying to quit smoking

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If you are trying to quit smoking and having problems with the withdrawl. Digherbs has suggested herbal aids to help.  I kown how incredibly hard it is to quit so anyone that is trying can probably use any help they can get.   http://www.digherbs.com/nicotine-addiction.html

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May 02

Herbs to Treat Yeast Overgrowth

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According to Live strong,  athlete’s foot, oral thrush, intestinal yeast or on the genitals. They go on to tell us that certain herbs can help clear up the problem with certain herbs. Anyone that has a tendency to have these problems may be interested in reading this article to see if it can help.

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Apr 23

Native American Herbal Remedies for Depression

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If you are having troubles with depression and seems like a lot of folks are now days, why not try an herbal aid instead of a laboratry created chemical.    If you would like to try to feel better using what the native Indians used check out this article from ehow on the herbs that …

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Apr 20

How to Start a Medicinal Herb Garden

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Off The Grid News website shares suggestions on how to start a medicinal herb garden. Within their article is an interesting chart that features the herb, common usages for that herb, which part of the herb to use and which climate zones each herb grows in.

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Apr 15

Steam Inhalation Therapy Using Herbs‏

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You will need the following equipment: Fresh or dried herbs, a heat proof bowl, 4 cups of boiling water and a bath towel. In a sauce pan, or you can use a tea kettle, boil 4 cups of water. In a large heat proof glass or ceramic bowl add one tablespoon of the herb of …

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Apr 03

Morning Sickness Relief Tea Recipe

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Morning Sickness can be overwhelming and zap a pregnant woman’s energy making her nauseous, dizzy, anxious and ill tempered. This recipe can be used for anyone with an upset stomach as well. One cup of hot filtered water One teaspoon of Honey ( local is better ) One spring of Peppermint One small thin slice …

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Apr 02

27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space

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Value Your Body website shares their top 27 choices for medicinal beneficial plants and herbs worth growing in your garden. Getting back to the basics in herbal medicine means growing a pharmacy in your own yard. Please do not use pesticides if your going to ingested these plants after harvest.

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Mar 18

Lemon Herb Calming Tea Recipe

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2 tablespoons of dried each – ( equal parts )

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Mar 07

How to Make an Herbal Infusion

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Untrained Housewife blog shares how to a an herbal infusion. It also talks about the difference between an herbal infusion and a decoction.

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