Boosting immunity is the name of the game in recent months and astragalus root fits the bill perfectly. Not only is it a mild-tasting herb that’s easy to use in everyday cooking, but its seemingly gentle medicinal properties will also help guard against circulating germs and pack a serious punch if and when you are […]
Tinctures
Echinacea Tincture for Seasonal Wellness
One of the remedies I always try to have on hand all year round, especially during cold and flu season, is echinacea tincture. It is, without a doubt, one of the best herbal remedies for immune support you can make for your family and one that you can easily make in large quantities without breaking […]
Ocotillo Tincture Recipe – For Stagnancy & Lymphatic Drainage
Over the weekend, my husband and I visited family out in Tucson Arizona. I had half expected the Sonoran Desert to be dry, brown, and brittle, but to my surprise, the recent rains had turned the barren landscape into a profusion of green. Among these green desert plants stood towers of spiny arms – not […]
How to Make Simple Elderberry Tincture
As the Summer starts to wane, it’s time to fortify our immune systems and buckle down for the colder half of the year. Elderberry tincture has been a staple in my medicine cabinet for a number of years to help boost immunity and stave off cold and flu. It’s quick and simple to make (like […]
Usnea Tincture – The Lungs of The Forest
Usnea, or Old Man’s Beard, is a stretchy lichen that has a profound affinity for the respiratory system – which is no surprise considering its Latin name means “Lungs” or “The Forest”. When I spent time in Oregon last summer, it was an easy herb to spot on our hikes in the temperate forests. There’s […]