Home remedies are so important to know if you are striving for self reliance. Being able to take care of your own health needs is so very beneficial.
Here on the farm, we use a lot of herbal remedies and home remedies. We rarely go to the doctor. I believe that natural alternatives to modern medicine are best. I just feel better using them, and I love embracing those old vintage skills that grandma had.
Imagine not having to go to the doctor for every little thing, because you know how to treat it yourself. How much money would you save?
Imagine, in the event of an emergency, you can take care of your family’s health needs without a physician. What peace of mind would that give you?
Imagine being able to gather plants and “weeds” around you to make your own medicine. What sense of empowerment would that give you?
We can all benefit from using these old-fashioned home remedies and herbs. With the right research and training, we can heal ourselves!
Please note: I am not a doctor, nurse, or herbal practitioner. I am just a home herbalist who takes care of her family using time-tested herbal remedies. Please do your own research, and consult a doctor if you have any special conditions.
Coughs happen. But at this time especially, coughs can even cause social anxiety. No one, trust me, no one, wants to have a cough and go to the store right now! But luckily, there are several home remedies for cough that can save you from that embarrassment. I was recently sick with a cough that …
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Winter is right around the corner. Which means cold and flu season! What do you do to prepare for winter’s colds and flu? Do you make your own medicine? Learning how to make herbal remedies is a good way to work on your self reliance. Today we’re talking about herbal remedies that you need to …
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When learning how to use herbs, there are a few important preparations that you need to know. Salves, tinctures, elixirs, syrups, and infused oils are all easy herbal preparations that you can make yourself. But here’s one that you might not be as familiar with: herbal oxymels. An herbal oxymel is an herbal …
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Are you interested in herbs? Would you like to use more herbs in your everyday life? Well, building a working home apothecary is the first step in doing so! What is an apothecary? According to Wikipedia, “apothecary is one term for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica (medicine) to physicians, surgeons, and patients. The modern pharmacist (also colloquially referred to …
For about the last year, since I started my herbal journey, I’ve been wanting to learn how to make my own DIY herbal salve. But, honestly, I’m a cheap ass and when I want something that I’m actually willing to pay for, I want it now. So, ordering ingredients online just hasn’t appealed to me. …
Do you love elderberry as much as I do? Have you ever tried elderberry elixir or elderberry tincture? It’s quite a pleasant-tasting medicine, and makes a great gift for someone who can use some immune support. And, let’s face it, we ALL can use some immune support, am I right? Elderberry is one of my …
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Chamomile is another favorite of mine, as it is for many tea lovers. Like lavender, chamomile is drought tolerant and pretty low maintenance. There are two main varieties, Roman and German. Roman, or Chamaemelum nobile, grows lower to the ground, only reaching 3-6 inches in height. German, or Matricaria recutita, grows up to two feet …
