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TUMERIC

On June 25, 2014 / Featured Product, Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

Tumeric Essential Oil Tumeric pure essential oil has one of the highest vibrational frequencies of almost any essential oil – coming in at 1,450, creating a frequency that is outstanding in its healing abilities and purity of essence. A truly wonderful anti-inflammatory for all types of pain. Effective for skin problems, stings, eczema, rashes etc. A powerful rejuvenator of cells, making it one of the safest and best essential oils for skin care. It may be used neat on the skin for pain and skin problems without causing any irritation whatsoever and best of all it smells heavenly and is cost […]

MAKE YOUR OWN LACTOBACTERIA

On June 6, 2014 / Herbal Medicine and Health, Recipes / Comments Off

Make Your Own Lactobacteria A healthy body has a range of friendly Lactobacteria in the colon. This natural gut flora helps to break down digestible foods without creating allergies, bowel disorders, leaking gut, bloating, yeast disturbance or gluten and food intolerances. Unfortunately, these friendly bacteria can be destroyed with anything from antibiotics, to poor diet, parasites and drugs. As your best medicine is food, returning the natural Lactobacteria can be as simple as making your own brew. Start with making cultured cabbage juice – you’ll need half a cup daily: • Fill a blender with chopped green cabbage and add […]

HORNY GOAT WEED

On May 30, 2014 / Featured Herb, Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

Horny Goat Weed This ancient herb has been used for more than 2,000 years by the ancients of Japan, China and Korea to enhance erectile tissue function by allowing more blood flow to the penis or clitoris. It increases energy levels and one of its primary effects is the dilation of blood vessels, allowing more hormone enhanced blood flow to reach sensitive tissue areas. One study showed 75% of healthy men had a very positive response to horny goat weed. It helps to lower blood pressure, increases libido and may reduce cholesterol levels when taken appropriately. It also appears to […]

DAMIANA

On May 30, 2014 / Featured Herb, Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

Damiana Another first class adaptogen with a broad area of activity, especially as a sexual tonic, aphrodisiac and genital stimulant. It has been used for centuries by native peoples for helping to restore lib ido, desire and the ability to achieve orgasm. Damiana is an excellent energy tonic for both men and women. It stimulates the genital area by enhancing the supply of oxygen to the genitalia and can improve performance, libido and issues relating to impotence and frigidity. It enhances fertility, is a tonic for the nervous system and the kidneys. It relaxes the stomach and assists with stress, […]

Herbal Aphrodisiacs – (Part One)

On May 9, 2014 / Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

In this three part series we will take a brief look at some of the best known and long used natural aphrodisiacs with a history of successful usage. First on this list is the amazing herb SUMA! Suma has been used by tribal shamans for at least 1,000 years and is recognised by them as the herb for everything as it assists such a huge range of body problems. Suma is firstly an adaptogen. Adaptogenic herbs assist the body to adapt to and handle all kinds of stress. They were massively researched during the 1950’s and 1960’s by Russian scientists who […]

A Skin & Scalp Healing Herb – Marshmallow!

On May 2, 2014 / Featured Herb, Herbal Medicine and Health, Natural Skincare and Beauty / Comments Off

Marshmallow Root A member of the Mallow family with a history dating back to the old testament when it was eaten as a food and considered a delicacy by ancient Chinese and Romans. Once the main ingredient in the production of this amazing plant’s namesake “The Marshmallow”. It contains a sticky, sweet carbohydrate liquid which is very emollient, soothing to the digestive and urinary tracts and is much loved for its benefits to the respiratory system and in particular for the creation of soothing, healing cough syrups. Its healing properties are unsurpassed however when it comes to skincare and for […]

SOOTHING HERBAL SYRUPS FOR THE COLD & FLU SEASON

On April 25, 2014 / Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

There are so many herbs, berries and spices that may be utilised to create these wonderful syrups that the whole family will enjoy using to soothe sore throats, slow the coughing reflex and kill the bugs that invade our mucous membranes when our immune systems are not coping with seasonal changes, allergens and viruses. Many of the common spices and herbs we keep in our kitchens have strong antibacterial properties and may be used to make very effective syrups. Some of these are – Ginger: Fresh or dried Cloves: Dried Sage: Fresh or dried Tumeric: Fresh or dried Garlic: Fresh […]

“Making an immune boosting herbal vinegar for the whole family”

On April 11, 2014 / Herbal Medicine and Health, Recipes / Comments Off

“MAKING AN IMMUNE BOOSTING HERBAL VINEGAR FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY” INGREDIENTS: Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Herbs & Weeds as required & available: – PARSLEY (Petroselinum Sativum): Rich in blood enriching chlorophyll and the antioxidant rich Vitamin C. Parsley builds blood because it is high in Iron, Vitamins A, B, B2, B3, Potassium and Vitamin E, Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese, Iodine and Copper. Its level of Potassium content is very high, making it valuable together with its Iron content for transporting oxygen to the cells. Research shows that cancer cells cannot live in a Potassium rich environment. Parsley is such a valuable herb […]

HERBAL HONEY

On March 27, 2014 / Herbal Medicine and Health, Recipes / Comments Off

Herbal Honeys are very simple to create, make unique gifts, soothing medicines and delicious culinary delights for the kitchen. To make your honey, you will need a double boiler, herbs and spices – either fresh or dried and honey without a strong flavour. Method: Place your honey in the double boiler and heat until it is JUST warm (it is important not to heat the honey above this point), place your chosen herb into the honey, maintaining the heat at a just-warm state by turning the heat off and on until your herbs have been immersed in the honey for […]

THYME IN THE GARDEN

On January 23, 2014 / Featured Herb, Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) Thyme may be grown from seed for mass plantings. Thyme makes an excellent low growing hedge to 15cm. Wonderful for gardens, in the vegetable or ornamental garden. The rich fragrance is released into the surrounding air with the heat of the sun, creating a purifying effect upon the plants growing in the nearby vicinity. Plants grown in the same area will be healthier and stronger and bees which love this plant will aid the pollination of fruiting and flowering plants. An excellent plant for apiaries, being a good source of medicine to remove certain hive infections. Pretty, […]

EAT SUNFLOWER SEEDS & STOP SMOKING

On January 23, 2014 / Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

An American nutritionist, DR J Douglas suggests the following – but raw shelled sunflower seeds and carry some with you. Whenever you get the smoking urge, reach for a handful of seeds instead. The more …munching you do the less smoking you will do. Sunflower seeds provide energy for the brain and they perk it up. In addition, they stimulate the output of various glands, including the adrenals and decrease allergic reactions. Dr. Douglas says sunflower seeds also stabilise the nerves. The oils are calming and their vitamin B content help rebuild the nervous system. Note: Magnesium and Thiamine are […]

ROSES FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY

On January 16, 2014 / Featured Herb, Herbal Medicine and Health, Natural Skincare and Beauty / Comments Off

The Leaves: of the wild rose when dried make a good substitute for tea. The petals and the fruit are still regarded as a useful heart tonic. Red roses increase the retentive faculty – they can be used as a gargle. Rose water made into syrup with Elderberries is excellent (and delicious) for sore throats, coughs and colds. Rosehips: are the richest source of Vitamin C f…rom the plant world (especially rich are the hips from the Rugosa Roses) – although all rosehips contain various levels of Vitamin C plus bioflavonoids which help prevent the destruction of Vitamin C in […]

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