The wonders of Chamomile
As a mother, and a woman who has been pregnant or breast feeding for almost 2 1/2 years straight, and counting, Chamomile is my go to herb for just about everything. It is gentle and great to use for...
View ArticleCalendula: An Herbal Primer
Calendula officinalis - Also known as marigold or pot marigold. Calendula’s bright flowers range in color from yellow to a bright orange. It has widely spaced toothy leaves and grows to a height of...
View ArticleWorld of Wildcraft June 9, 2012 Yarrow and Plantain
I like to keep a journal of where I find my herbs, how much I got and what other plants I saw in the location I have been harvesting in. I figured other than disclosing the location (to prevent over...
View ArticleHow to dry herbs
There are two simple ways to dry herbs. Hang drying: Cut healthy stems from the plant. In this case I wildcrafted yarrow from a local open space. Remove any dead plant matter or debris Rinse your...
View ArticleEchinacea: An Herbal Primer
Echinacea Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea Also known as purple coneflower or Kansas snake root. © Copyright Richard Hoare and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence The Echinacea...
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