Healing harvest homestead

NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on

Several years ago, my husband and I went to a CVS drugstore when we lived in Las Vegas, NV because we had a gift certificate for $50. I had been studying herbalism for around 10 years at that time, and as we walked up and down the aisles, my husband was amazed at the fact that we didn't need ANY o

NOTE: This article is about black salve: What is it? What is the difference between a safe recipe and one that’s not? How do you make a good drawing salve? Activated charcoal, plantain, and other healing herbs can help draw toxins from your skin in a safe, non-invasive, and effective manner. You ca

NOTE: I wrote this article to help you learn about herbal actions. Herbs aren’t drugs, but they can and do have medicinal actions. These are necessary to know and understand as you journey into learning herbalism. I have a printable glossary available for you too that contains the word and definitio

This article is all about what is an electuary, how to make one, and why you need to add this herbal preparation to your personal apothecary know-how! Plus, ideas for electuary recipes and one specific recipe for Liver Support Candy. Enjoy! “BLECH!!! and GAG!” my friend cried out, holding her th

Here ‘s a handmade soap recipe that’s perfect for gardeners and other folks who get their hands dirty. It includes pumice as an exfoliant, and sage for its antimicrobial properties and lovely dark green color. Is it that time of year again? Time to get your hands into the dirt of the garden….star

NOTE: This article is my recipe for a bug repellant stick balm. You could also use the essential oils in a lotion or a spray as well. Keep those insects away! In fact, here’s a comment from a reader about my bug repellent formulation (directions below): “I love this recipe! It goes on very eas

Have you been wanting to start making your own handmade soap? This is a no-fail soap recipe with a step-by-step tutorial including pictures so you can learn to make your own soap using the hot process method! Make soap with confidence! Use it right away! Hot process is my favorite method for making homemade soaps, and I think you’ll love it too! #howtomake #soap #hotprocess #tutorial #instructions #diy #recipe #healingharvesthomestead

NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on

NOTE: This article is about black salve: What is it? What is the difference between a safe recipe and one that’s not? How do you make a good drawing salve? Activated charcoal, plantain, and other healing herbs can help draw toxins from your skin in a safe, non-invasive, and effective manner. You ca