Herbs ~ Harvesting, Drying, Preserving and Storing Your Herbs.

For the heart of the medicinal herbs! Knowing how to properly harvest your medicinal herbs will increase the potency and efficacy of the preparations you create. Let’s understand the terminology used to describe the parts of herbs {plant parts} when harvesting. Berries and Seeds: These are the fruits of the plant, harvested when they are … Continue reading Herbs ~ Harvesting, Drying, Preserving and Storing Your Herbs.

Herbal Pharmacy – 12

Terrific Toner: The tannins in witch hazel help it tone skin and tighten pores, leaving the skin cool and refreshed. It also helps kill breakout-causing bacteria. To make a skin toner, combine equal parts distilled water and witch hazel. Use a spray bottle or cosmetic pad to apply. Amazing Herbs: Adaptogens are a class of […] … Continue reading Herbal Pharmacy – 12

Smudging With White Sage

Smudging is the common name given to a powerful cleansing technique from the Native North American Tradition. Smudging calls on the spirits of sacred plants to drive away negative energies and restore balance. It is the art of cleansing yourself and your environment using simple ritual and ceremony. For thousands of years smudging has been … Continue reading Smudging With White Sage

Sandalwood: Raising the spiritual vibes

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Wild Food and Wild Medicine Profile: Wild Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca) — The Druid’s Garden

The delicious and delightful wild strawberry just came into season here in Western PA, and I thought I’d share a bit about how to find this plant and why it is worth seeking out both as a wild food and a wild medicine. Wild strawberry is incredibly flavorful and delicious, and in my opinion, is […] … Continue reading Wild Food and Wild Medicine Profile: Wild Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca) — The Druid’s Garden