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When a tickle in your throat threatens to turn into a full-blown cough, many of us reach for a bottle of cough syrup. But what if there was a way to use a soothing herbal remedy not just as a quick fix, but as a proactive ingredient when illness strikes? Many of these recipes can be used "as is", or you can choose to add either Respair Herbal Tincture or Aller-G Herbal Tincture. 1. The Fire & Honey DIY Cough Tincture Elixir This is my favorite cough recipe, and it works a lot like fire cider …

Scroll to the bottom for the printable list of uses for Blockade Multi Purpose EO Blockade Multi Purpose Essential Oil is a blend of 100% pure, unadulterated essential oils. It has dozens of uses, and replaces many home products. Blockade is more economical than MLM brands like Young Living's Thieves and DoTerra's OnGuard, yet the combined ingredients have been proven to work even better. Just look at the list below to see just how far 200 drops will go!  Mix with a carrier oil and rub Blo …

It's a beautiful sunny day here in Alabama, and I'm so glad you're joining me! As an herbalist, one of the questions I get asked quite often is "What is herbal tea?" It's a wonderful question, and it opens the door to a world of fragrant, beneficial, and tasty brews! When most people think of "tea," they immediately picture that comforting cup of black or green tea, maybe even an Earl Grey, or a refreshing oolong. And those are indeed teas, coming from the Camellia sinensis plant. But when we ta …

This is the time of the year that I start preparing herbal preparations for fall and winter, and that means making my immune boosting elderberry jam recipe. I make this recipe in batches small enough that I think we can consume the jam within a few months so that it can be safely stored in the refrigerator. Just before fall I start preparing my jams, jellies, syrups, and oxymels. I choose recipes that my family will happily consume as a part of their regular diet, and this one packs a beautiful …

One of my biggest honors in life as an herbalist has been to see numbers of women achieve their goals in motherhood. From fertility issues to adoptive mothers who choose to breastfeed, I see this as a client led position, and it has been an absolutely beautiful experience. I encourage you to be a part of this movement my claiming your God given right as a woman to access herbs for the wellbeing of your family, and that is equal part I knowing which herbs to use for any particular situation, and …