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Understanding Herbal Preparations: Bach Flower Remedies (Post)
Bach Flower Remedies (aka essences) are an example of how versatile and fascinating herbs can be. First created by Dr. Edward Bach, there are 38 original remedies. As one of the most gentle her ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Tincture(Post)Herbal tinctures are one of the most widely used herbal preparations. They are also one of the oldest forms of using herbs. Cultures worldwide have stuck to this method for several reasons. One being ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Lozenge(Post)Herbs have long been used in candy and lozenge form. They’re a delicious way to make herbal medicine. Lozenges are also a way to consume herbs that might not taste so good in other preparations ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Syrup(Post)Herbal syrups may be one of the most delicious ways to use herbs! Herbalists most commonly use them for cough remedies but they're used for many other medicinal purposes as well. Herbal syrups can al ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Hydrosol(Post)The popularity of essential oils has continued to rise over the last several years. Big box stores now sell them and they're finding their way into mainstream body care and cleaning products. Hydroso ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Liniment(Post)Summertime often brings an increase our activity levels. While this, obviously, means healthier minds and bodies- it can also mean sore muscles and joints. Herbalists have traditionally used liniment ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Salve(Post)Warmer days and more time outside have arrived. This is a welcome change for most of us. It also means bug bites, sunburn, stings, cuts, etc. As we work together through our understanding of various ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Decoctions (Post)A few weeks ago, we discussed what an herbal infusion is. An infusion is one way to prepare herbs for consumption, most commonly as a drink. Another method, decoction, is also used by her ...
Understand Herbal Preparations: Homeopathy(Post)Homeopathy might be the most misused word in natural/alternative medicine. Often folks refer to anything natural/herbal as a "homeopathic" treatment. For something to be truly homeopathic, it must fo ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Herbal Bath(Post)This herbal preparation is the most self-care focused preparation we’ve discussed so far. We can all benefit from a nice bath! Most other preparations are used for a specific ailment, ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Broth(Post)Colder days invite us to warm up with a mug of broth. A nice bowl of herbal broth is a great way to nurture yourself. It’s also a lovely way to get the healing properties of herbs in a meal. Th ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Fomentation (Post)Fomentation is the herbal preparation I bet you’re least likely to have heard of. Though it’s a big name, they are simple to prepare! It’s as easy as making a cup of tea. This ...
