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Herbalism/Plant Profiles

History, Identification, & Uses of Lavender

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Dani / 0 Comment

Lavender is one of the most popular scents as well as one of the most popular herbs used in natural medicine. It has a long history and a wonderful smell with m...

Herbalism/Plant Profiles

History, Identification, & Uses of Ginkgo

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Dani / 3 Comments

You have probably seen these trees lining streets and neighborhoods. The ginkgo is commonly planted as an ornamental tree.   (This post contains affiliate ...

Plant Profiles

History, Identification, & Uses of St. John’s Wort

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Dani / 1 Comment

St. John’s Wort is best known for its use in treating depression. It has many uses but also must be used with caution as it interacts with many medication...

Green Lifestyle

Chemicals Found in Shampoos & Their Safety

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Dani / 1 Comment

Big words can be scary, especially when talking about scientific compounds. Listed below are some compounds found in shampoos. Not all chemicals found in shampo...

Green Lifestyle

The No-Poo Method: Natural Alternatives to Shampoos

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Dani / 0 Comment

Have you heard of the no poo method? If not, don’t worry, it has nothing to do with “poo.”   The No Poo movement has been around for awhile but has regaine...

Herbalism/Plant Profiles

History, Identification, & Uses of Elderberry

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Dani / 8 Comments

You may have seen elderberry cough syrup on the grocery store shelf right next to the rest of the cough syrup. Recently, it has become a popular home remedy for...

Plant Profiles

History & Identification of Poison Ivy

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Dani / 0 Comment

If you have ever had a run-in with poison ivy you know how irritating it can be, but do you know some of the history behind it or how to identify it?   Dur...

Herbalism/Recipes

How To Make Homemade Bug Spray

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dani / 1 Comment

For centuries man has used plants to repel bugs like mosquitos and ticks. From hanging bruised plants to rubbing oil into our skin to bug sprays, avoiding pesky...

Plant Profiles

History, Identification, & Uses of Pawpaw

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Dani / 0 Comment

The pawpaw is not only native to North America, but it is also the most northern species in the Annonaceae family, a mostly tropical custard apple family. In 15...

Herbalism

What is a Glycerite?

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Dani / 1 Comment

If you’ve ever made or had a tincture that does not contain alcohol you have had a glycerite! Before we get into what a glycerite is, let’s talk about its main ...

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