Farm Life in Maine and New Hampshire
While the snow is still on the ground, it won't be long before the gardens are in full bloom. The herbs will showing off their dazzling array of colors and beauty. Our daily chores, besides weeding, will include harvesting the fresh herbs to dry. Each morning, after the dew has passed we pick each herb by hand, and then carefully dry them. Some are sun dried, while others are … [Read more...]
If only there was a magic diet that would make the pounds melt away with no effort. Although many claim to have a miracle plan, the only safe and surefire way to lose weight is to eat healthy and exercise. It takes some time, but the changing your lifestyle will result in a lifetime of better health. … [Read more...]
Each year, on March 5th, Absinthe is celebrated for those 21 and older (responsibly, of course). Absinthe is made using wormwood, anise and fennel. They are infused and then distilled to create the strong licorice tasting beverage. Absinthe has a very high alcohol content. To disguise the taste, and make the beverage sweeter, absinthe is often served with a sugar cube. The … [Read more...]
Aromatherapy...It All Makes Scents Aromatherapy practitioners around the world know that when a certain scent is inhaled, it can bring relief to a list of ailments. The essential oils can also be used on the skin when diluted in a carrier oil. At the heart of aromatherapy is the natural essential oils. These extracts are distilled from the leaves, barks, fruit, flowers and … [Read more...]
ALL NATURAL BODY POWDER All natural body powders are easy to make in your own kitchen. You can use the recipes here, or play around and create your own designer scent using essential oils and herbs. You can also make the powders using both the herbs and the essential oils. This helps keep the scent of the powder longer. Herbal Body Powder Using … [Read more...]
For a healthy heart it is important to maintain correct cholesterol levels. Along with the issues you are no doubt aware of, high cholesterol levels may also contribute to gall stones and high blood pressure. There are a number of herbs used for naturally lowering cholesterol. Medically, several herbs have shown to be as effective as mainstream drugs for lowering … [Read more...]
At Cloverleaf Farm, we take great care in selecting the ingredients used in our products. Most of our items contain a base carrier oil in which we steep the herbs. This oil must be great for your skin, properly absorb the properties of herbs, and be shelf stable. We avoid oils that will turn rancid very quickly and carefully review the process by which the oil is created prior … [Read more...]
Safely Using St. John's Wort St. John's Wort is a popular herbal remedy for anxiety and depression. It is taken internally as a tea, tincture, or in pill form. Herbalists use it for many ailments as it has many healing benefits. St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), also known as Klamathweed in some parts of the world, is actually used externally as well. Externally, the … [Read more...]
We've had a number of customers who love our ointments asking us for pet care products. Our first one is here! We've just come out with our Calendula Ointment for pets. It's great for minor skin issues and paw dryness. Calendula is an anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and antiseptic herb. A little goes a long way so use sparingly. It is best to avoid licking of course but we do … [Read more...]
How to Heal Common Ailments With Herbs In Your Cupboard You didn't know when you open your spice cupboard, that you are actually opening a natural medicine chest? You reach for the garlic to put it on your bread, or use it in your soups, but did you know that garlic is one of nature's best antibiotics, and has other medicinal properties, too? Herbs and spices have been … [Read more...]
