The Herb has Two Faces: Cinnamon You don’t really think about it, it’s there on the shelf of every home, ready to use at a moment’s notice. But now stop. Look at it and think. This bottle of this strange red/brown powder is more that it seems. It taste...
Recipes
Herbal Cough Syrup
Herbal Cough Syrup Herbal Cough Syrup. With any syrup you need two essentials a liquid and a sugar. You can use any liquid essentially, like a strong decoction, these make the best medicinal syrups or a fruit/herbal juice, like elderberry. Here is my well loved Herbal Cough Syrup Two Recipe....
Halvah and Hummus Recipe
Ancient Egyptian Sweets Matthew James- Student Article Ground dates, honey, sesame seeds and almonds is the oldest candy in the world. Known as Halvah, Halawi, this same recipe is believed to be the oldest Egyptian recipe ever found. Grind 2 cups of dates into a paste with a mortar...
Dandelion Fun! Student Article
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Dandelion is all over most yards in the spring and summer. I did not realize the benefit of this herb until this study. First, I did not know that it contained one of the best natural sources of potassium and that is was a laxative and...
Herbal Deodorant Recipe
Herbal Deodorant Recipe Body odor can be embarrassing and an issue, especially for teens. I tend to go sans deodorant unless I am going out. Having sensitive skin means most deodorants, even natural ones can cause a major rash. Some people keep using a product, natural or otherwise even...
Pregnancy Nutrition Shake
Pregnancy Nutrition Shake 1/2 cup coconut juice or water, the fresher the better 2 medjool dates- soaked. 1 cup soaked cashews or hazelnuts 1/2 cup of infusion of nettles, red raspberry leaves and milky oats, or you can make a cup of your favorite pregnancy tea. 1 handful of fresh raspberries,...
Chai Recipe- Drink to your health!
Chai Recipe- Drink to your health! Chai is not only a flavorful drink, but healthy in itself. I am talking today about the benefits of a traditional chai. The real name for Chai is Masala Chai, which means “spiced tea” or “mixed spice tea”. The word Chai though is...
Powders for Fungal Issues
Powders for Fungal Issues-Excerpt 475 Herbal and Aromatherapy Recipes. No one likes topical fungal issues, they are itchy, uncomfortable and painful for many people. These powders are beneficial for fighting and soothing topical fungus. Athletes Foot Powder 1 part Cornstarch 2 parts Arrowroot powder 1 part ground Calendula 1/2...
Bath Teas, time to relax
Bath Teas- Recipe Excerpt 475 Herbal and Aromatherapy Recipes. Why are bath teas so great? Because they are easy. So easy and relaxing. That is a winning combination for me. Nothing for me is nicer than relaxing when I am stressed in a gorgeous bath full of relaxing herbs....
Stretch Mark Recipes
Belly Balms and oils are wonderful ways to nourish skin when pregnant. They can often lessen the appearance or occurrence of stretch marks. Eat whole foods and drink plenty of water to nourish your skin. The following recipes are from my new book 475 Herbal and Aromatherapy Recipes. Stretch...