Farm Life in Maine and New Hampshire
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...]
Meet The Balsam Fir The Balsam Fir is native to North America. It's botanical name is Abies balsamea from the pinaceae family of trees and grows to 180 feet tall. This conical evergreen tree produces aromatic needle-like leaves and purple fir cones. In the eastern US, it is used mainly as a "Christmas tree". The balsam has long been commercially exploited for its timber. It … [Read more...]
First, Do No Harm Back in the 1800's many doctors knew how to treat ailments with herbs and other natural remedies. The problem today is that doctors don't know much, if anything about herbs. Yes, they have heard things in the media, or perhaps read an article about some of them, but you will never see them telling you to take them. Why? Mostly because they are not taught to … [Read more...]
Healing From Nature Did you know from weeds such as the common dandelion to easily grown flowers such as calendula or mint, you can have a natural medicine chest growing in your own backyard? Below you will find a list of 10 common weeds and garden herbs that you can plant and harvest right out of your garden. If not in your garden, then these healing herbs can be found on a … [Read more...]
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has been used for centuries as both a healing herb. It has been nicknamed the wonder herb by many of the herbalists of history. It can be used both internally, as well as externally. It was once even used in magical rituals. It is also known in some areas as goatweed, Klamath weed, Tipton's weed, Rosin Rose and Chase Devil, or Devil … [Read more...]
What is Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis, which also goes by the name RA, is a long-term condition that leads to inflammation of the joints. It can also affect the surrounding tissues. It has been know to affect other organs as well, but it is not as common. RA, while it can occur at any age, it is more common during middle age. It affects woman much more … [Read more...]
Lemon balm herb, also called Melissa, has been used by herbalists, and herbal healers for thousands of years. It is equally popular today as it was during medieval times. The name Melissa comes from the Latin name Melissa Officinalis. Lemon balm is a member of the mint family of plants, and is easily grown in any garden. Pliny the Elder Gaius Plinius Secundus, better known as … [Read more...]
Herbs & Herbal Natural Treatments for Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a common diagnosis in women between the ages of 20-50. It consists of body wide pain, tender joints, and muscle pain and stiffness. No known cause for fibromyalgia has been determined. Possible causes are physical or emotional trauma, or virus. No virus has been linked to the disease. Fibromyalgia can … [Read more...]
Lack of sleep, crying, age, and even salt can cause those little pouches under your eye to fill with fluid. Whatever the cause, no one wants to look in the mirror and see them. Using these simple natural home remedies, you can banish tired and puffy eyes forever. Instant Relief Walk over to your cupboard, grab a couple of tea bags and let's make some tea. We won't be … [Read more...]
Chamomile has been used for centuries as a healing herb, both internally and externally. Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) is a great herb to have on hand in an all natural first aid kit. Chamomile grows all around the world. It is sown by seed in spring. The flower heads are picked in summer and then dried. Once dry, be sure to keep the dried herb out of direct light. A paper … [Read more...]
