Wondering about an herb, but don’t have your 20 pounds of reference books with you? There is a great website available- and it’s free! Henriette’s Herbal. Make a free account and you can search for anything. This is a very comprehensive site- don’t get lost!
1. Lavender, Lavendula officinalis Essential Oil.
What it is- this is a very concentrated oil from the lavender plant. Because essential oils are so concentrated, only 1or 2 drops are needed for great results. Never take essential oils internally.
What to use it for- bee stings, insect bites- put 1 drop directly on the area to relieve [...]
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Tweak your neck lately? I did. It gave me the opportunity to try out a cell salt combination for muscle pain. I have used this simple formula a few times for myself and friends- and works more often than not.
In a small glass of warm water mix 10 tablets of Mag Phos (6X) [...]
Lately I’ve been enjoying a simple blend of herbs to support my digestion. Here is the recipe:
In about 4-6 cups of water, add
6-8 slices of fresh Ginger Root
1 Teaspoon (or a big pinch) of Fennel Seeds
1 Teaspoon (or a big pinch) of Fenugreek Seeds
1 Teaspoon (or a big pinch) of ground Licorice Root
1 Teaspoon (or [...]
Tinctures are a popular way to use medicinal herbs. I make a variety of tinctures for myself, family and friends. I love the sense of self-sufficiency that comes out of making my own medicinals. There are a variety of opinions and methods for making tinctures, I’m going to share what I do.
The basic idea of [...]
As the snow and ice melts around us, plants that have been hibernating all Winter begin pushing through dirt, rock, cement, and pavement, to start the cycle of regeneration again. This action of pushing up through the hard soil and reaching for the sun relates to the Wood Element in Chinese Medicine. Trees and perennials [...]
I have worked with my partner, Andrea Butje, for more than decade in our company, Aromatics International. This is a company devoted to providing essential oils for Aromatherapy. After pouring many gallons of essential oils, you’d think I know how to make a therapeutic blend- think again!
I love the essential oils, which is [...]
Looking for information about the drugs you are taking? Drugs.com is a comprehensive website for looking up almost any drug on the market- over the counter or prescribed. I use this site to check on side effects and/or adverse effects of medications that my patients are taking. You can also use this site to research [...]
