Every month I learn about a new herb and want to share it with you. It helps me stay focused to learn about and use something new. There’s something soft and comforting about red clover. Maybe it’s the way it quietly spreads across fields in late spring.Maybe it’s the soft pink blossoms swaying in the…
Herbal Spotlight: Nettle — The Unsung Hero of Early Spring
It’s time for our next herbal spotlight. This month we are talking nettle! Early spring is traditionally considered a time of rebuilding and replenishing. After winter, our bodies often need:
Mineral support
Gentle detox support
Adrenal nourishment
Allergy preparation
Books We Love: Herbal Remedy Garden
Enhance your health naturally with herbs from your own garden. In this easy-to-use guide, Doris Byers offers simple instructions for growing, harvesting, and making healing mixtures from a variety common medicinal herbs, such as garlic, chamomile, and echinacea. Illustrated plans for 38 health-care themed designs include the Cold and Flu Garden, the Healthy Heart Garden, and the Rejuvenation Garden. You’ll be sure to find the right mixture of herbs to cure whatever ails you!
Herbal Spotlight : Echinacea for Immunity
Echinacea works by gently stimulating the body’s white blood cell activity, which plays a key role in defending against infections. It doesn’t suppress or artificially boost the immune system — instead, it supports balance, helping your body respond more effectively when exposed to germs.