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Blackberry and Anise Hyssop Sorbet

I have a bumper crop of blackberries this year. They are tarter than my raspberries, so my girls do not often pick them off the vine for snacks. They also deteriorate within 24 hours once picked. This is quick and easy way to make a frozen dessert using any overabundant berry. This recipe is one ofContinue reading “Blackberry and Anise Hyssop Sorbet”

Nurturing Kids With the Herbal World

No parent or guardian likes to see their child sick and suffering. Herbs have medicinal properties that help to support the physical body. But plants also have the ability to heal the emotional/spiritual body. The following ideas 1)create a relationship between plants and a child from a very early age. 2)surround children with healing “energy”Continue reading “Nurturing Kids With the Herbal World”

Cold Sore Salve (MINT)

Now is the time to harvest plants that are in the mint family, especially if they have yet to flower. This salve makes use of both peppermint and lemon balm. Lemon balm is a powerful anti-viral when it comes to viruses in the herpes family. Mint clears the heat of inflammation and provides the refreshingContinue reading “Cold Sore Salve (MINT)”

Bedtime Syrup and Tummy Calm Glycerite (CATNIP)*

If you have a “nervous” or anxious child that has trouble settling down before bedtime, this syrup is a lovely addition to hot tea or milk. A little goes a long way so a teaspoon is plenty. An infusion of catnip helped one of my daughters when she had anxiety about going to school. IContinue reading “Bedtime Syrup and Tummy Calm Glycerite (CATNIP)*”

PLANTAIN and Herb Deodorant

As my body changes with menopause, I am always on the lookout for DIY beauty/hygiene products that are more natural and effective than what I can buy from the store. This recipe contains herbs that are cooling, soothing, flush wastes, prevent the growth of tumors, support the lymphatic system, surpresses the growth of micro-organisms, cleansContinue reading “PLANTAIN and Herb Deodorant”