The Pernicious Diaries ~ Henbane — Good Witches Homestead

Hyoscyamus niger Also, Known As Black Henbane Devils eye Henbane Hog Bean Jupiter’s Bean Poison Tobacco Stinking Nightshade Henbane, (botanical name, Hyoscyamus niger) belonging to the Solanaceae family, usually grows up to a height of two feet and bears big, light green leaves that have an oval shape with acutely toothed periphery. The stem and […] … Continue reading The Pernicious Diaries ~ Henbane — Good Witches Homestead

The Pernicious Diaries ~ Burdock — Good Witches Homestead

Arctium lappa Also, Known As: Bardana Beggar’s Buttons Bur Burdock Burdock Burrs Burrs Burr Seed Cockle Buttons Grass Burdock Great Burdock Hardock Hareburr Hurrburr Lappa Lappa Minor Niu Bang Personata Thorny Burr Turkey Burrseed The dried root of the burdock species of plants is used to make an herbal remedy known simply as the burdock. […] … Continue reading The Pernicious Diaries ~ Burdock — Good Witches Homestead

HOW TO MAKE HERBAL COMPRESSES

Whether you’re at home or camping out, these herbal compresses come in handy. Compresses are pads or cloths saturated with herbal teas that are applied externally to heal skin traumas {wounds, rashes, skin infections, burns, scrapes, bites, and stings}, contusions, sprains, strains, muscle aches, and even organ congestion {a lack of proper blood flow that […] … Continue reading HOW TO MAKE HERBAL COMPRESSES

HERBAL TINCTURE: ECHINACEA; A TRUE ‘ELDER’ HERB…

Just as you can make a tea and extract your herb’s medicinal constituents with hot water, you can do the same with a cool liquid – alcohol. You can grind and soak your fresh or dried herbs in an alcoholic liquid or solvent {such as Vodka}, then strain out the herbs. The resulting liquid is […] … Continue reading HERBAL TINCTURE: ECHINACEA; A TRUE ‘ELDER’ HERB…

EASY HERBAL OILS, SALVES, AND SYRUPS

Soothe injuries and boost your immune system with these simple, plant-based recipes. Infused Herbal Oils Herbal oils are convenient and easy to use. These are made by extracting ground-up herbs with organic olive oil. You can apply this herb-laden oil directly to your skin, where it will exert its healing influence through absorption, or you […] … Continue reading EASY HERBAL OILS, SALVES, AND SYRUPS