What is Bloodroot? Bloodroot is a perennial flowering plant, native to North America, containing bioactive compounds that interrupt...

What is Pine Pitch Salve? Pine pitch salve is an herbal healing salve made from the sticky resin from pine trees and some species of...

Ingredients 1 cup Organic Coconut Oil 1 cup Decarboxylated Cannabis or Hemp (about 7g or 1/4 oz.) Instructions Step 1: Decarboxylate your...

The greatest thing is that when you learn how to make tinctures, you have the knowledge to use different types of plant ;) Ingredients...

Chickweed (Stellaria media) - Anti-inflammatory )especially for itching associated with bites or stings ), vulnerary (heals skin tissue...

Honey is a supersaturated substance, meaning that many of the bonds on the water molecules are already bonded with sugar molecules. There...

When using vinegars in herbal medicine making, it's great to know what the original plant was that went into the vinegar and what the...

What is a cordial? Herb and fruit infused spirits, which are sweetened and enjoyed both for their medicinal qualities as well as their...

Spend time outdoors, interact with nature, teach kids that not all food comes from a store and not all median comes from a pharmacy. Keep...

You should wilt most fresh herbs for about 2-3 days, or dry completely prior to infusing them in oil. I know that we don't always have...

What is it? Glycerin is a sweet tasting plant fat. It tastes sweet but contains no sugar and is slowly absorbed by the body. Glycerin...

Simpler's method* Make sure to cover the herb by an inch (2 fingers) with vodka, wine, brandy, etc. Label your jar with herb, alcohol...

Infusions vs. Decoctions Infusions are usually made with aerial plant parts such a leaves, flowers, and soft berries, which require...

Let's say that you would like to make 1 pound of tea (16oz) and the recipe calls for: 2 parts burdock root 1 part dandelion root 1 part...

Steam distillation is a process that uses a still to combine material with water, and heat to yield fragrant liquid. The fragrant liquid...