Farm Life in Maine and New Hampshire
Herbs are nature's gifts to help us heal. But, not everyone should be taking herbs. People with any kind of auto immune disease or disorder should be careful about which herbs they take. Read on for a list of autoimmune diseases, and the herbs you should avoid if you have an autoimmune disease. Definition of Autoimmune Disease An Autoimmune disease is a condition that … [Read more...]
A Wonderful "Weed" To Let Grow Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a common plant that grows in meadows. It is a member of the legume family. Red clover is well known by it's beautiful purple blossoms. While it can be used internally for coughs, upper respiratory health issues. Red Clover oil is a wonderful herb for healing eczema and psoriasis. Red Clover grows is most … [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...]
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...]
Healing Naturally Using Lemon Balm Both lemon balm oil, and lemon balm essential oil contain lemon balm,but that is where the similarities end. Each product is very different from the other. When shopping, you will want to be sure that you are buying the right product for the right need. Lemon Balm is also known as Melissa from it's Latin name Melissa … [Read more...]
Alternative healing is becoming more popular every year as people look towards more natural approaches to health and living. However, herbs were used many thousands of years before medicine, as we know it today came into existence. The properties they were used for 5000 years ago are as valid today as they were then. Herbal medicine is of course natural to your body, and … [Read more...]
Essential oils are a natural substance taken from plants. An essential oil is the concentrated liquid containing the volatile aroma compounds of the plant. Most oils are steam distilled from the flower, leaf, roots, or stem. Some are cold pressed, such as lemon, orange and other citrus. Other essential oils are CO2 extracted. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy and natural … [Read more...]
When using essential oils on babies, or young children, special care must be taken. Essential oils are natural, but not all are meant for use on children. A general rule for using essential oils with babies, toddlers and children are to avoid all Potentially Toxic and Irritant Oils completely. This will ensure your childs safety. Guidelines for Essential Oil Use The … [Read more...]
I have been researching natural bug repellents. I want to formulate a natural bug repellent that is truly safe for all ages...including babies. I want to improve on our Bugs B Gone recipe, so that it will be "safe for kids". Many companies out there are using a combination of herbs and essential oils. While herbs and essential oils can be used for natural bug repellent, … [Read more...]
