The Many Benefits of Honey
Honey is well known for being a health food but does it have health benefits or is it just another fad food? Honey is made up of sugar, water, and some vitamins...
Author: Morgan Niles
What are Tinctures?
Tinctures are an infusion of herbs in alcohol and water that is meant to be taken internally to treat or prevent ailments. a solution of alcohol or of alcohol a...
How to Make Tinctures
Making tinctures are a great addition to the natural first aid kit and are easy to make! How to Make Tinctures What you will need: A mason jar Chosen herb(s) Al...
What is a Glycerite?
If you’ve ever made or had a tincture that does not contain alcohol you have had a glycerite! Before we get into what a glycerite is, let’s talk about its main ...
St. John’s Wort
St. John’s Wort is best known for its use in treating depression. It has many uses but also must be used with caution as it interacts with many medication...
Elderberry
You may have seen elderberry cough syrup on the grocery store shelf right next to the rest of the cough syrup. Recently, it has become a popular home remedy for...
Poison Ivy Identification
If you have ever had a run-in with poison ivy you know how irritating it can be, but do you know some of the history behind it or how to identify it? During the...
Pawpaw
The pawpaw is not only native to North America, but it is also the most northern species in the Annonaceae family, a mostly tropical custard apple family. ...
Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle is a plant that you may or may not have had the pleasure to come across. It likes moist and nutrient-rich soils so when you walk along a river o...
Wild Violets
Violets are neat little flowers that are sometimes considered a weed. Violets are also called Pansies. There are over 500 different species of violets and pansi...
