Nature Healings

Plaintain Spit Poultice

Flowers in Hair — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:18:38 +0000

I had 4 tick bites this past weekend. A couple pulled were nymphs, the tiny pin head ones, off before realizing what they were . The adult deer tick ( with the white dot on the back) on my back didn’t swell much. The tiny ones seem to give me large welts of infection. The last I pulled off I recalled the plaintain spit poultice, went and chewed some up and slapped it on( after removing and burning baby tick). That bite has the least itching and swelling. So the next night I went to the yard and chewed up some plaintain & put it on the 2 infected bites. Then I covered them with bandages to keep it on for awhile. The swelling has gone down immensely. Always try to remember this spit poultice for bites!

Evening Primrose Elixir

Feathered Friend — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:28:56 +0000

I took this free class the other night with herbalist Kiva Rose and I couldn’t believe the recipe in the handout for an Evening Primrose Flower Elixir – so I thought you would enjoy it since you had such beautiful ones at the farm.

Harvest flowers near the time when they open for the most aromatics.

Ingredients

Evening Primrose Flowers
Raw wildflower Honey
Brandy (the better tasting the brandy, the better tasting the elixir)
Canning jar/stick

Steps

Fill jar with flowers (you can use the whole flowering top)
Fill jar 1/3 up with honey, stir until all flowers coated with honey
Fill up with Brandy
Stir, top off and cover – let sit in dark, cool area for 4-6 week

Uses for:

Relaxant nervine
Anti-spasmodic
Mucus membrane healer
Digestive tonic
Anti-inflammatory and anodyne for burns (externally)

ENJOY! I want some if you get to make any

May Harvest

Feathered Friend — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:15:21 +0000

Today I harvested catnip and comfrey and made tinctures using brandy – first time using brandy as I normally use vodka. I also harvested oregano, tarragon, and catnip to dry – Lots more to do!!

Tincture Bases

Feathered Friend — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:33:31 +0000

Many herbalist use either vodka or brandy to make their tinctures – it’s a matter of preference. I have always used 100 proof vodka because it was recommended to me by Susun Weed when I studied with her; however after reading in Matthew Woods book The Book of Herbal Wisdom, that he preferred brandy, I thought I’d give it a chance to see how it might be different – so far the price of the alcohol’s is MUCH different – brandy is much lees expensive and I can purchase in larger quantities!!

Frank Cook on Dandelion

Feathered Friend — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:39:50 +0000

Frank Cook, a great herbalist, who is no longer walking this Earth, as we know it – teaches about Dandelion – the Tooth of the Lion!

What Weeds? Springtime Is the Right Time for Dandelion Dishes

Feathered Friend — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:29:58 +0000

Nice article About Dandelions

Sage: Sore Throat and Hot Flashes

Feathered Friend — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:00:15 +0000

I was doing some research the other day for a class and came across this info. for Sage:

Leaves (I would make a tincture or infusion) of Sage assists in clearing congestion and soothes sore throats, tonsillitis and laryngitis!

Infusion is also helpful for hot flashes. Let me know if you do this and if it’s helpful.

cold tincture

Flowers in Hair — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:43:34 +0000

I made this for a couple friends who often get colds. One has been trying it regularly and says it helps him. Woke up @ 4 am- didn’t bother to make tea or other drink to add it to, drank it straight.( a dropperful) Said wasn’t great tasting, but his glands didn’t feel swollen the next day. He has tried this twice and thanks me!

Used 1 cup echinacea, 2 tbspns Nettle, I cp Lemon balm, 1/2 tspn cayenne powder, Tsp thyme, 2 tbspn Dandelion root. soaked in vodka about 2 months, strained and put in dropper bottles.

Beekeeping

Drone King — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:42:33 +0000

The beekeeping season is almost upon us.

herb seeds

Flowers in Hair — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:56:23 +0000

Did you plant most of your herbs from seed?
just ordered some seeds for farm. Red Clover, Stinging Nettle, Valerian, Melissa officianalis (lemon Balm), milk thistle and Chamomile