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Nettles - Another of Nature's Painkillers
Nettles (Urtica dioica), commonly called stinging nettles, is an old folk remedy for treating muscle and joint pain, including arthritis...

Jeannine Love
Nov 15, 20221 min read


Comfrey for Pain
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has been used for centuries to reduce pain and to promote healing of injuries. Recent research has shown...

Jeannine Love
Nov 1, 20221 min read


Bone-building Herbs
In addition to foods that help build bone, here are some bone-building herbs to include in your diet: - Basil (Ocimum basilicum) -...

Jeannine Love
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Herbs for Chronic Inflammation
Anti-inflammatory herbs include turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, black pepper, cayenne, and clove. Cook with them daily, such as...

Jeannine Love
Sep 25, 20221 min read


Make a Batch of Elderberry Syrup
Now that we're in Fall, and cold and flu season is around the corner, it's time to make Elderberry Syrup. It's a wonderful immune...

Jeannine Love
Sep 25, 20221 min read


Fennel for Healthy Digestion
Whether you suffer from acid reflux, lots of burping, or nausea, try some fennel seeds. Fennel seeds improve your digestive fire, or...

Jeannine Love
Sep 20, 20221 min read


Blueberry & Lavender Jam
Both blueberries and lavender are in abundance right now; and together they make a tasty jam. This recipe calls for only four...

Jeannine Love
Sep 13, 20222 min read


Creating Herbal-Infused Culinary Oils
Herbal-infused culinary oils are great to use in stir-fries, sautés, pasta dishes, marinades, and oil and vinaigrette salad dressings. ...

Jeannine Love
Aug 23, 20222 min read


Air-drying Your Herbs
Are you growing herbs in your garden this summer? If so, be sure to dry some so you'll have herbs to use this winter. Store-bought...

Jeannine Love
Aug 9, 20221 min read


Nettle-Basil Pesto
My garden is overflowing with basil, as well as nettles; and both go great together in this pesto. Ingredients 1 cup fresh nettle leaves...

Jeannine Love
Jul 12, 20221 min read


Plantain - A Prolific 1st Aid Herb
Now that we’re in the heart of summer, let’s take a look at a great first aid herb that will come in handy for all those outdoor...

Jeannine Love
Jul 5, 20223 min read


Homemade Herbal Honey
Everything is blooming, which means it's time to make an herbal honey. Infusing herbs in honey is a great way to get your antioxidants...

Jeannine Love
Jun 28, 20222 min read


Tinctures, Glycerites and Elixirs
Tinctures, Glycerites and Elixirs are concentrated liquid herbal extracts. These extracts are prepared by adding plant material to a...

Jeannine Love
Jun 21, 20222 min read


Green Tea with Lemon Balm and Apple Mint
This tea is nutritious as well as refreshing. Green tea is rich in polyphenol EGCG, which is an antioxidant that helps to protect our...

Jeannine Love
Jun 14, 20221 min read


Wonderful Dandelions
Dandelions are starting to spring up. This plant is not an annoying weed that clutters your lawn; but rather is a food and a medicinal...

Jeannine Love
Mar 29, 20221 min read


Mmmmmmmm - Masala Chai!
Masala Chai is a traditional drink from India. Masala means “spices” and Chai means “tea”, so Masala Chai is Spiced Tea. This...

Jeannine Love
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Solar-infused Oils for Skin Care
Solar-infused oils make wonderful skin-care products. I use them for lotions, creams, and salves. A few of my favorite solar-infused...

Jeannine Love
Feb 21, 20221 min read


Matcha - The Powerhouse Green Tea
I love Matcha Lattes! Matcha is a green tea from Japan and is considered the best green tea because of its amazing health benefits, such...

Jeannine Love
Jan 31, 20221 min read
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