by Laurel Redmon Aromatherapy is one of the most exciting and burgeoning modes of herbalism today. It strikes me as a truly global discipline, different parts of the world contributing varied uses and methods of application for essential oils. Arriving at the study of aromatherapy by way of herbalism, I have […]
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Strategies for Supporting the Immune System
by Ingrid Petres We encounter harmful germs and bacteria on a daily basis. It’s important, as the cold and flu season is upon us, to understand how we can boost our immune systems in order to prevent becoming sick. General lifestyle changes to help maintain a healthy immune system: Wash your hands frequently Buy a […]
Natural Approach to Addiction Recovery
By Cheryl Hoard There are so many things to which we can become addicted. As is often the case with a natural approach, the same herbs and essential oils can be helpful for the various difficult moments associated with recovery from all kinds of addictions. Addictions to cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, unhealthy […]
Herbal and Aromatic Aphrodisiacs
By Ingrid Petres Our species evolved using scent to help us survive. We recognized what was food through scent. As a flower lures a bee, an animal emits pheromones to lure a mate to propagate our species. These hormonal emissions, the breath of desire, contain all kinds of tiny chemical constituents. They have […]
WINTER HERBAL SOUP – FENUGREEK & ASTRAGALUS Sweet Sour Flavor with Barley & Adzuki Beans
8 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat or bone stock 16 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 1½ teaspoons Black Peppercorn whole (or use Long Pepper, a Chinese herb called Bi Ba) 2 Bay Leaves whole 1/2 oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can be broken up with […]
SPRING KICHAREE with Burdock, Nettle & Vegetables
Saute until onions are fully cooked. Add small amount of water or broth if more moisture is needed during cooking process. 2 cups Onion, chopped small 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced 3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil 1 Tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric powder 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala* powder 1 Tablespoon Holy Basil 2 Bay […]
AUTUMN HERBAL SOUP – ASIAN FLAVOR
16 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat stock 16 – 32 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 2 inches fresh Ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1 Tablespoon Black Peppercorn whole (or use Long Pepper, a Chinese herb called Bi Ba) ½ oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can […]
AUTUMN HERBAL SOUP – LEMONY DILL FLAVOR with White Fish and Rice
8 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat stock 8 – 16 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 1 inch fresh Ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1½ teaspoons Black Peppercorn whole (or use Long Pepper, a Chinese herb called Bi Ba) 1/4 oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can […]
ROASTED BEETS
Sweet, Sour & a little hot! 2 cups cooked* Beets cut, sliced to any desired size (~2-3 medium beets) ¼ cup Onion finely chopped 2 teaspoons Cheryl’s Herbs Vinegar Extract Combination** 2 teaspoons Agave Nectar or Honey ¼ to ½ teaspoon Sea Salt Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in bowl. *To roast beets, remove tops […]
WINTER HERBAL SOUP – HERBS DE PROVENCE FLAVOR Tomato based with Barley and Black Beans
8 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat stock 16 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 1½ teaspoons Black Peppercorn whole (or use Long Pepper, a Chinese herb called Bi Ba) 2 Bay Leaves whole 1/2 oz Rehmannia Root (Shou Di Huang) 1/4 oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily […]