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Blackbird’s Drawing Salve (Plantain)

This is one powerful salve. Dense in substance and energy. I use it sparingly when I need to draw out something “nasty”. Post treatment after removing ticks, splinters of glass or wood. To speed the healing of spider bites, boils, or a closed wound that is a risk for getting infected. I probably would notContinue reading “Blackbird’s Drawing Salve (Plantain)”

Spring Green Greek Soup (Nettles)

Spring is finally approaching. Depending on where you live you my start to see the appearance of fresh greens around you. Dandelion, violet, chickweed, and nettles are all great choices. Spring greens are known for their beneficial effect on the “blood” and liver when there has been several months of winter stagnation. They help usContinue reading “Spring Green Greek Soup (Nettles)”

Ginger and TURMERIC “immune aid”

While turmeric is not a plant that I can grow in my backyard or house ( I did try some tubers in pots), it is an herb that I use frequently in both food and medicine. Thankfully fresh turmeric is easy for me to buy in the grocery store. They look a bit like small,Continue reading “Ginger and TURMERIC “immune aid””

Herbal Honey (CLARY SAGE)

If you have not tried to make an electuary or herb infused honey you are in for a treat! They are a plant based medicine that can be made all year round. In summer I infuse fresh flowers like elder, hyssop, rose or lavender. As a honey I drizzle it over fresh fruit or iceContinue reading “Herbal Honey (CLARY SAGE)”

Chilblain Salve (horehound)*

My teen daughter gets the worse chill blains on her hands and feet this time of year. She has the bad habit of going outside without shoes and socks. Like her peer she is often underdressed during winter. I remember those years of bundling her up in wool to protect her vital energy and “kidneys”.Continue reading “Chilblain Salve (horehound)*”