Fire Cider is an easy, do-it-yourself herbal remedy to stay healthy in the winter.

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What are elderberries? Sambucus nigra is the scientific name for elder or elderberry. When looking for elderberry based products, you'll usually see some form of the word Sambucus. While the whole elder tree has historical medicinal uses, most herbalists now tend to only use the berries and the flowers. This post focuses just on the berries. The flowers have their own specific medicinal applications, which I talk about HERE. Elderberries are a common winter herbal medicine.

And I need more catnip. What can I do when I have a fever? What herbs can help? The popular belief that fevers are bad and that we must do everything we can to stop it right away is actually harmful. Let's go over what a fever is and how best to handle them while supporting our bodies. Fevers - Our bodies at work Fevers are a sign that our bodies are fighting something. The type of pathogen our bodies are fighting determines the level of the fever. Some bacteria thrive up to

What is a fomentation? A fomentation is a warm and moist application. To accomplish this, we will be using a cloth soaked in herbal tea. They are versatile since the cloth can be applied to whatever area of the body is in need. Fomentations are a good way to use herbs externally. Using herbs externally AND internally can be powerful. Whether you are trying to relieve pain or address a swelling, fomentations are an easy way to magnify the properties of herbs and get more out

The only difference between a flower and a weed is judgement. - Wayne Dyer Most people don't think much about the humble dandelion other than how to eradicate it from their yards. But allow me an attempt to convince you to think twice before spraying those drops of sunshine. Herbalists will tell you that plants tend to show up when you need them. Do you think it is a coincidence that a well-known liver detoxifying herb tries to pop up near every home that allows it? I don't.