Herbal Medicine – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Honey and Herb Based Burn Ointment (Comfrey)

Every year I have theme that organizes what I am going to harvest and make from the backyard pharmacy. In 2020 I made a lot of tinctures. In 2021 I focused on infused oils and salves. For 2023 it was all about seeing how much I could truly harvest and use for large amounts ofContinue reading “Honey and Herb Based Burn Ointment (Comfrey)”

Plantain Succus

A succus is a concentrated, nutrient dense tonic full of vitamins, minerals, and medicinal properties. It cleanses/flushes the blood, liver, and lymphatic system. Once very popular with folk herbalists of the past this preparation is making a comeback on-line and in the home. Succi are very easy to make. If you have a juicer youContinue reading “Plantain Succus”

Fever Tea (ELECAMPANE)

I make a lot of tinctures and infused oils. They store a long time and don’t require a lot of fresh plant material. I am lazy and often forget the aesthetic and medicinal values of teas, tisanes, decoctions and water infusions. Some chemical constituents are better released by heating/simmering them in water. Many tea formulasContinue reading “Fever Tea (ELECAMPANE)”

Healing Band (Feverfew)

I have two girls in puberty at the moment. My youngest has started to have migraines. They are terrible, starting out of the blue with blurred vision, light sensitivity, a pounding headache, tears, and the need to lie down in a dark bed room for hours. In the late morning, as a preventative, I haveContinue reading “Healing Band (Feverfew)”

Formulas for Everyday Teas

I am into three things lately 1)using medicinal herbs in products other than tinctures. Alcohol extractions are simple to make, require little plant material, preserve for a very long time and are easy for clients to take. But tinctures have their limitations and may not be ideal for many health issues. 2)creating formulas over single herb remedies. FormulasContinue reading “Formulas for Everyday Teas”