Nourishing herbal infusions are one of the easiest ways to get your daily requirement of vitamins and minerals as it takes little effort to make them. You can make them medicinal, or you can make them taste delicious… sometimes both! It all depends on which herbs you like to use. But what is an herbal […]
Herbalism
The Benefits of Elderberry
Elder is one of my absolute favorite herbal medicines not only because it’s effective, but also because it tastes great! You can make a variety of preparations from the flowers and berries to help keep you well during cold and flu season including teas, jams, syrups, and elixirs. Elder’s ability to prevent and treat up […]
The Properties of Thyme
Thyme is a very versatile herb whose history dates back thousands of years. It has both medicinal and culinary uses that you may or may not expect from such a simple kitchen herb. In fact, I’ve previously written about how thyme saved me from one of the worst bouts of bronchitis I’ve ever had. It […]
Thyme Heals – A Natural Cold Remedy in Disguise
Today, I want to talk about why I have chosen herbs for wellness support (or why they have chosen me to be more exact), and why I expressly believe we should all be utilizing their healing and nourishing qualities as powerful natural cold remedies. Since the beginning, humankind has had a close, symbiotic relationship with […]