by JoniS | Jul 2, 2018 | Herbs
American Indians used corn silk as a remedy for bladder infection. Today, corn silk remedies are still used for the same traditional conditions. Personal Story I have shucked many ears of corn since my childhood. We had fun playing with the corn silk, but I had no...
by JoniS | May 21, 2018 | Herbs
Blog 69: Lavender Is a Lovely Herb Lavender is a beautiful flower with a lovely scent. It has many uses as herbal medicine, in body care products, and around the home. Personal Story Lavender is one of my personal favorite herbs. I love the way it helps me relax after...
by JoniS | Apr 9, 2018 | Herbs
When I am describing the herbal remedy “marshmallow”, I’m not talking about the sugary marshmallows roasted for S’mores. According to history, marshmallow root was once used to make the sugary convection. Gelatin has now replaced the root in the modern version. If you...
by JoniS | Feb 26, 2018 | Herbs
Astragalus is adaptogen and deep immune stimulation herb. An adaptogen is an “agent” (go-between) that increases the body’s ability to cope with non-specific stress and has a nourishing and tonic effect on the body. Traditionally, astragalus has been used to improve...
by JoniS | Jan 15, 2018 | Herbs
Burdock has the reputation for being a weed. Rumor has it that Velcro was created by a hunter who modeled it after the burrs that stuck to his pants after a hunting trip. The hunter might not have known, but burdock has medicinal qualities that help support the body....
by JoniS | Dec 4, 2017 | Herbs
If you had turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving, you probably ate sage. Sage was used in biblical times for food and medicine and was thought to improve brain function, fertility, heart blockages, and even longevity. Modern science is proving that sage is a useful...
