Author: andieposey
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Healing Herbs Found in Your Kitchen: Cardamom
Cardamom is common spice found in most kitchens. It comes in the form of either green pods full of seeds, just the seeds, or ground into a powder. The scientific name for cardamom is Elettaria cardamomum. It is a plant native to India. The pods are green or brown and when opened contain many little…
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Coffee- Five Good Things to Know
Good news, everyone! Coffee has many health benefits. We hear and read a lot about the health benefits of tea, but now we know that coffee can benefit you as well. According to current research, coffee can be incorporated into a healthful diet. Just be careful of all the add ins such as cream, artificial…
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Make Throat Soothers– How to Provide
Make Throat Soothers: Soothing Throat Pills If you’re on the lookout for throat pain remedies, make these super-simple Soothing Throat Pills. They treat throat infections like sore throats and laryngitis. By Rosemary Gladstar These Soothing Throat Pills work wonders for sore throat, laryngitis and other infections of the throat or mouth. • 2 parts […] via…
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Smoothies and Juices for Your Health
Smoothies and homemade juices are an excellent way to get your fruits, veggies and nutrition. They are easy to make and ingredients can be prepared ahead of time to make preparation convenient. Smoothie blends and juices can be made to address different health issues. Examples include blood sugar regulation, inflammation reduction and weight loss. The…
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Chakra Beads: Red Tiger’s Eye
Yesterday, I received a gift of red tiger’s eye chakra beads. Originating in Asian and Indian cultures, chakra beads are bracelets which are intended to keep the seven chakras (energy centers) in balance and healthy. Many different healing stones can be used to balance the chakra and are linked to a chakra points. The following…
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Healing Herbs Found in Your Kitchen: Cinnamon
Cinnamon is amazing and has many healing properties associated with its antioxidant nature. According to WebMD, the health benefits of cinnamon, could include lowering blood sugar in diabetics and decreasing inflammation. Particularly, studies have found that cinnamon improves symptoms associated with metabolic syndrome such as weight gain, insulin resistance, and increased lipids (Bolin, Q…
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Healing Herbs Found in Your Kitchen: Ginger
Ginger The ginger root is a common element in cooking and belongs to the same family turmeric. However, it has a surprisingly wide variety of healthful and healing properties. Ginger is well-known as a digestive aid and remedy for nausea and stomach upset. Personally, I suffer from sea-sickness and homemade ginger ale provides a lot…
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Arnica
Arnica is an herbaceous plant that has been used for several hundred years for topical healing and in homeopathic preparations. Arnica tinctures and creams are used for topical healing of bruises, sprains, insect bites, muscle aches, and swelling. Arnica should never be taken internally. In homeopathic form, arnica is highly diluted. Avoid using arnica on…
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Herbs ~ Harvesting, Drying, Preserving and Storing Your Herbs. — Good Witches Homestead
For the heart of the medicinal herbs! Knowing how to properly harvest your medicinal herbs will increase the potency and efficacy of the preparations you create. Let’s understand the terminology used to describe the parts of herbs {plant parts} when harvesting. Berries and Seeds: These are the fruits of the plant, harvested when they are…
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