Honey and Electuaries – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

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)”

Rejuvenation Pastes*

If you are familiar with the traditional medicine of China, India, or Tibet you have come across powdered formulas. Ancient recipes made from plant, animal, and mineral ingredients that are sometimes toxic and need to be consumed with knowledge and care. Powders can be taken as part of a tea, in capsules, or mixed intoContinue reading “Rejuvenation Pastes*”

Lavender Honey

Lavender honey is a treat. Not only does it taste amazing, it is also medicinal. Raw, unheated honey contains many nutrients and anti-oxidants. It is anti bacterial and anti-fungal. It is very soothing to the digestive tract. When applied externally it heals wounds and burns. Add in some herbs and you have even more healthContinue reading “Lavender Honey”

“Anti-viral”Pastilles (BURDOCK)

Do you know what an herbal pastille is? I did not and only discovered them recently. Like electuaries (herbal honeys) they are a great way to get herbs into older children. You can use many bases like dried fruit, nut butters . For a throat lozenge honey is used to make them. I have beenContinue reading ““Anti-viral”Pastilles (BURDOCK)”

Support Strategies for Colds and The Flu

For once I feel ready for anything. The house is stocked full of food and other necessary supplies. It has not always been that way. When experiencing the worst of cold or flu symptoms I did not have a plan. Any herbal resources I had were either packed up in the basement or at the store. Useless whenContinue reading “Support Strategies for Colds and The Flu”