St. John’s Wort Drug Interactions / Contraindications
May 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
St. John’s Wort is a highly popular herbal remedy for anxiety and depression but it isn’t without side effects or contraindications. Often taken internally as a tea, tincture, or in pill form, herbalists use it for a great deal of ailments because of the numerous healing benefits. While St. John’s Wort is an effective tool, [...]
Healing Benefits of Hypericum and St. John’s Wort Herb
May 19, 2013 By
Nicknamed the wonder herb by many herbalist, St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has numerous healing benefits treating a wide range of ailments. It is used both internally and externally for health along with a rich history in magickal rituals. A 15th Century Poem About St. John’s Wort St. John’s wort doth charm all witches away, If [...]
Meet Barkley
May 14, 2013 By
Meet Barkley! Barkley is the newest member of the family. Barkely is a Cocker, and we all know how much we love Cocker Spaniels here at the farm. His former owner was moving, and sadly couldn’t take him. We had been thinking about getting a friend for Lucy, and wanted a cocker! I happened across [...]
Waiting For Barkley
May 13, 2013 By
Here I am with my sign waiting for the arrival of Barkley. We agreed to meet in Portsmouth, NH, as it is about the mid point of both of us. As you can see, I am very excited about meeting him. We haven’t even met him, but I already know I will love him.
Name That Flower
May 6, 2013 By
Each year at the end of April into the beginning of May we enjoy this small pretty blossom that spreads from our lavender beds and into our thyme. It’s a welcomed ground cover at a time when other plants are just starting to think about growing. It takes care of itself seeding into the surrounding [...]
Arnica Montana – Why We Use It
April 24, 2013 By
Arnica is a valuable external treatment for bruises and sprains as it improves the local blood supply and speeds healing. It increases the rate of absorption of internal bleeding. We use it with great success along with other herbs in our bruise away compound. The only current recommended internal use is as a homeopathic remedy for shock, injury, or [...]
Hops and Hemp
April 22, 2013 By
Here are some interesting facts about the herb Hops that you might not know. Much like its relative, the hemp plant, when hops was first used to brew beer in England in the 16th century, it aroused great opposition and a petition to Parliament described it as a “wicked weed” that would “endanger the people”. [...]
History of Comfrey
April 17, 2013 By
Long used to heal wounds, the comfrey leaves and roots have been used to cure ailments ranging from stubborn leg ulcers to broken bones. This is why comfrey has the common names “boneset” and “knitbone”. During ancient times, comfrey baths were popular before marriage to repair the hymen and thus restoring virginity. Since 400 BCE, [...]
Natural Tendonitis Treatments With Herbs and Supplements
April 1, 2013 By
Tendonitis, also known as tendinitis, is the inflammation of a larger scale tendon and the ligaments that attach the tendon to the bones in your body. It is more common to occur in the upper part of the body such as the wrist, knee, ankle or elbow. Tendinitis patients suffer from repeated motion of the [...]
Essential Oil Safety
March 17, 2013 By
Essential oils are the natural substance extracted from plants. It is the concentrated liquid containing the volatile aroma compounds of the plant. Many oils are steam distilled, while others are considered resins. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy and natural skin care products. Essential oils are not fragrance oils. Fragrance oils are chemicals derived in [...]
