Home Remedies for Bug Bites and Stings Clockwise from top left: Plantain, honey and Epsom salt, lavender EO and onion for onion poultice. It’s that time of year again! Along with fun in the sun, one often ends up dealing with insect bites and stings form mosquitoes, bees, wasps, spiders and all things creepy crawly. Just this past weekend, I accidentally grabbed a yellowjacket while moving plant trays around in my cold frame. I never even saw the critter, as it was hiding under the lip of a plant tray, but within a fraction of a second I had pounding, stabbing pain shooting through my fingertip. I scooted over to the garden to grab some plant medicine, and went inside to lick my wounds and share the “fun” with the folks on the Common Sense Homesteading Facebook page. Home Remedy for Bug Bites and Stings #1 – Ice and Benedryl (diphenhydramine) Note: I recommend using this remedy in combination with any of the others. Susan B. says, “First, you have a lot of nerves and some pretty good blood pressure dedicated to your fingers.
Herbs For Hot Flashes Top 10 Herbs For Hot Flashes image to repin / shareHerbs background pic © Africa Studio - Fotolia.com Please share this page: Google + StumbleUpon Reddit It's often said that nearing retirement age is a liberating experience for women especially once children have all grown up and you can start focusing on yourself. The exact cause behind hot flashes remains unknown although studies suggest it can be due to hormonal changes produced by the hypothalamus. Hormonal therapy is often used to relieve hot flashes but this has been linked to increased risk for breast cancer, encouraging many to turn towards natural remedies like herbs instead. [4] While most researches on hot flashes are focused on treatment, [3] studies conducted are still relatively young and limited. Red Clover Sage One study that involved giving 71 participants 1 tablet of fresh sage leaves everyday for a 2 month period demonstrated sage's clinical value in the treatment of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Soy Flaxseed
How To Make Your Own Homegrown Medicinals Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Image (with permission) – Commonsensehome.com Here’s a great tutorial we found for those who are just getting into herbalism and looking for a “way in” to begin the process of making things with herbs – starting with the real living plants that grow (for free!) Although store-bought herbal products such as tinctures have benefits such as a certain degree of standardization and quality control, there is much value in learning to prepare herbs yourself. First of all – it is a survival technique and therefore an incredibly useful aspect of learning survival / off-grid skills. Second, one gets to “tune in” to the plant. Working with the plants is also remarkably therapeutic. Ok here is the link:
20 Ingenious Uses For Everyday Herbs Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Photo – © Pixelbliss – Fotolia.com We discovered a great tutorial for people who are interested in herbalism and looking for some simple, memorable and yet ingenious uses for herbs: The page (from EcoSalon.com) lists 20 awesome uses of 10 of the most popular herbs. Although the tutorial itself is fairly simple, there is actually a hidden depth of herbal knowledge in it. Hidden depth…. ahh, this phrase is getting me thinking about some deeper ideas related to herbalism. Did you know that there are thousands of herbs altogether? There is no way to know everything about all of them. Mastery of one plant will then assist with mastery of another. A good way to get started with all this is to “tune in” to the herbs, and see which ones hold a strong attraction to you. We’ll help!
Sinus Infection Treatment – Natural Remedies and Prevention I’ve experienced many ailments in my 28 years. Rickets. Scarlet Fever. (Yes, seriously). Since then, I’ve experienced one more sinus infection and I hope to never experience the pressure, headaches and loss of smell that is characteristic of this all-too-common problem. What is a Sinus Infection? Sinus infections (sinusitis) are an inflammation of the sinuses and can be caused by viral, fungal or bacterial infections. Sinusitis can also be a symptom of intolerances to certain foods or pinched nerves, which can cause inflammation in the body. Many doctors will prescribe antibiotics or recommend over-the-counter nasal sprays, but, as our name implies, we like to take a natural approach. (Communicate with your health practitioner if you are experiencing occasional or frequent sinus infections. Natural Remedies that Work Essential Oils Essential oils are very potent remedies that can really simplify healthcare. You can also add certain essential oils to your Neti Pot to irrigate your sinuses.
How To Grow Your Own Basil At Home Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Image – ABlossomingLife.com Whether grown outdoors or indoors, planting basil brings immense joys of having a steady supply of this wonderful herb all year round. Basil is probably one of the easiest to grow today, provided that they get adequate nutrients they require. This herb contains highly potent oils and flavonoids that bring unique health protecting benefits to the human body. Known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, basil leaves are widely used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and many inflammatory bowel conditions. On the other hand, its antioxidant properties equipped the body with unique protection against premature aging, age-related problems, common skin issues and certain types of cancer.
Top 10 Home Remedies For Sunburn Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials about herbs and natural health topics! Going out into the sun to have a little fun outdoors is a commonplace thing when occasion and the season calls for it. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Remedying sunburn need not be difficult or expensive, nor should you always resort to synthetic substances to help soothe the discomfort associated with a very minor topical problem, when there are a myriad of ways to treat it right at the comfort of your own home.
Herbs For Cholesterol Top 10 Herbs For Regulating Cholesterol image to repin / shareHerbs background pic © Elena Moiseeva - Fotolia.com Please share this page: Google + StumbleUpon Reddit Undoubtedly, if there is one factor you should consider to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, it would be controlling your blood cholesterol levels. Once there is too much cholesterol in the body, the excess accumulates along the arterial walls which eventually narrows them and obstructs the flow of blood to the heart, leading to potential cardiovascular disorders. As there are herbs for almost all kinds of diseases, there are also of course herbs for reducing cholesterol. Garlic Extensive studies have been conducted on garlic for its cholesterol regulating abilities and some studies suggest it can decrease blood cholesterol by a few percentage points. [2] Other researchers found that the more frequent the intake of garlic, the greater the reduction in cholesterol levels. Turmeric Fenugreek Ginger Artichoke Alfalfa Guggul
Top 10 Home Remedies For Arthritis Top 10 Home Remedies For Arthritis Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Background Photo – Wikimedia (public domain) What is Arthritis? Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints. There are over 100 different forms of Arthritis. 10 Home Made Remedies That Offer Arthritis Sufferers Relief 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Note: We also have another 2 pagea related to this arthritis – Top 10 Herbs For Arthritis and How To Make Hot Pepper Cream For Arthritis And Joint Pain References [1] “Arthritis.” [2] Chapman, James. [3] Water, Sheryl. [4] Breyer, Melissa. [5] Moss, Margaret. [6] “Cinnamon and Honey.” [7] Rahman, Habibur, Chinna Eswaraiah, and Kamala Vakati. [8] Zhang, Y, et al. [9] “Turmeric (Curcumin).”
List of Herbs | Herb List with Pictures | Herbs Info Join Over 1,875,000 Fans On Facebook! Homepage Blog Individual Herbs Herbal Remedies Herbal Preparations Glossary of Herbal Terms Herbals Essential Oils Most Popular: Please Share This Page: List Of 150+ Herbs With Uses And Benefits - image to repin / shareHerbs background pic - Wikimedia Commons (public domain) On this page you will find our alphabetical list of 150+ 189 herbs! Please bookmark this page so that you can use it as a "quick lookup" when you want to learn all about a herb. Our method of organization intentionally follows the style of the old herbals, which listed the plants in alphabetical order and often compiled the writings of other herbalists from past times. The Herbs: If you enjoyed this page: Privacy Policy | About
Top 12 Home Remedies for Sore Throat Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Photo – © Printemps – Fotolia.com When a sore throat strikes, one suffers from a burning or scratching sensation at the back of the throat and pain such that it can become very hard to swallow or even talk. There are several possible causes of sore throat – virus, bacteria, smoking, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, to name a few. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. References [1] Sore throat. [2] Anonymous. (2013). [3] Drake D. (1997). [4] Gonz·lez-Molina E., Dom”nguez-Perles R., Moreno D. [5] Blackcurrant. [6] Oboh H. [7] Ehrlich S. [8] Agarwal A., Gupta D., Yadav G., Goyal P., Singh P. [9] Deters A. et al. (2010).
Herbal Antibiotics Herbal antibiotics have long been used by herbal healers to ward off colds and flu, clear infections and speed wound healing. Now, they may be moving back into the mainstream as an alternative for bacteria that have become resistant to synthetic antibiotics. This post is based on the book “Herbal Antibiotics” by Stephen Harrod Buhner, and related materials. We’ll start with some background information and then discuss antibiotic herbs and their use. Note: Not all bacteria are harmful – many are essential to our health and well-being. What is an antibiotic? MedicineNet.com defines and antibiotic as: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. Most of us think of antibiotics as liquid or pills you pick up at the pharmacy, but these compounds were originally developed from naturally occurring sources. How do bacteria become antibiotic resistant? The TED talk below by Bonnie Bassler gives examples of some of the rapid communication abilities of bacteria. Aloe
Herbs For Thyroid Top 10 Herbs For The Thyroid image to repin / shareHerbs background pic © Jag_cz - Fotolia.com Please share this page: Google + StumbleUpon Reddit Unless you suffer from a thyroid condition, it is easy to ignore the function of the thyroid gland. Unfortunately, thyroid conditions are usually misdiagnosed as most of their symptoms (such as weight gain or loss, chronic fatigue, depression, skin and hair dryness, constipation or diarrhea and menstrual irregularities) can be quite similar to those of other disorders. [2] To make things even more confusing - the 3 types of thyroid disorders can even have overlapping characteristics. Therefore before embarking on any treatment, whether herbal or medicinal, it is important to have a medical professional diagnose your symptoms and identify the disorder first. Either way though, most herbs for thyroid are not like pharmaceutical medications that attempt to replace thyroid hormones, decrease hormone production or the size of the thyroid gland. Bugle