Preventative Care – Page 4 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Herbal Migraine Butter (FEVERFEW)*

I have been growing feverfew for 40 years. Like rue it is one of those staples of any European herb garden. It has pretty white flowers and an an attractive shape. If you are mindful it will not become invasive when it goes to seed. Until recently I never used this plant. . My kidsContinue reading “Herbal Migraine Butter (FEVERFEW)*”

“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”

Yummy Elder Berry Gummies

Elder berry syrup is not popular in my household. I had to come up with an alternative that my girls would like. Shall I say love, because to them these gummies are almost like candy. This recipes makes a lot, enough for weeks if you can keep them from growing mold and bacteria. Microbes love gelatinContinue reading “Yummy Elder Berry Gummies”

Herbal Honey

The weather is colder, some days are grey, the garden is in hibernation, and I am stuck inside wondering what to do. I miss creating my formulas already. Thank goodness I discovered the idea of herbal honey. They are very popular at the farmer’s market. I had an “I can make that myself moment”. TurmericContinue reading “Herbal Honey”