Teas – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Colic and Stomach Spasm Ease Tea (catnip)

In my thirties I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. A congenital weakness in my diaphragm that allows the stomach to bulge through the muscle, creating acid reflux when I east certain foods. I can go years without problems if I am careful with my diet. But lately it has gotten worse due to menopauseContinue reading “Colic and Stomach Spasm Ease Tea (catnip)”

Soothing Lung Tea (VALERIAN)

I have been growing a single valerian plant in my garden for years. I purchased it as a start from a source that no longer exists. I don’t know how easy it would be to grow it from seed if I had too. I rarely have luck with medicinals that way, having better success withContinue reading “Soothing Lung Tea (VALERIAN)”

Dream Dust (CALIFORNIA POPPY)

I have tried many remedies for sleep support in my kids (who are now teens). Glycerites, syrups, teas, tinctures, and flower remedies. This idea has been the most successful. The key is calling it “chai”. During the summer I chill it and throw in some boba. It also helps that is does not look likeContinue reading “Dream Dust (CALIFORNIA POPPY)”

The Fall Garden Tea (Mint)

In fall (early October) I like to go around the garden before the first frost hits and gather some of my favorite plants. It is a cherished ritual that I use to close out the herbal year. A way of saying goodbye to and thanking “my friends” until I see them again come April. IContinue reading “The Fall Garden Tea (Mint)”

Sleep Tea (White VERVAIN)

I am pretty much out of ideas for tinctures, salves and oils until I move some product. My apothecary cabinet is just bursting. I hate to see my plants go to waste. I set the goal of trying to harvest as much as I could from the backyard pharmacy over the this summer. That meansContinue reading “Sleep Tea (White VERVAIN)”