HOME | GROWING UP HERBALBLOG THE LATESTABOUT THE 411GET MY LETTERS CONNECTJOIN HERB FOLK LEARN HERBSSHOP CHECK IT THE ART OF SIMPLINGHERBAL COURSE. Learn the herbal study hack that will help you cut through the overwhelm and develop a deep, long-lasting relationship with the herbs of your choice. Take your knowledge from book-smart to heart-felt in “The Art of Simpling” online herbal course. LEARN MORE. DETERMINING HERBAL DOSAGES Most dosages are based on an adult dose for a 150-pound adult so when it comes to giving your child something, you’ll be giving them a much smaller dose. Same goes if you, the adult, weight more or less than 150 pounds. You will need to adjust the dosage higher or lower depending upon your needs. NUTRITIONAL VS. BLOG | GROWING UP HERBAL DIY Hand-Painted Tic-Tac-Toe Outdoor Game. May 17, 2021. May 17, 2021. I’m getting artsy in this week’s vlog as I show you how I’m making a hand-painted tic-tac-toe outdoor game with slabs of tree trunks and rocks to create a whimsical pond scene. This game will stay outdoors in all seasons, and hopefully, provide some fun for friends

and

HOW TO IDENTIFY AND USE YARROW When it comes to actually putting your yarrow to use, here’s how to do it. For colds, flu, and fevers, you can use fresh or dried yarrow as a tea to drink frequently throughout the day.Remember, yarrow is bitter, so unless you’re using it as an herbal bitter, you’ll need to add in some other good-tasting herb to mask that flavor. HOW TO MAKE AND USE MULLEIN FLOWER OIL It also has anti-bacterial properties which makes it even more beneficial. You can use mullein flower oil on its own or combine it with other herbs to create a powerhouse herbal earache formula. Only 2-3 drops in each ear are needed 3-4 times a day to bring relief. 2.

Mouth Ulcers.

THE BEST WAY TO MAKE A DANDELION ROOT TINCTURE (AND HOW TO Pour the root and alcohol into a glass canning jar. Put a piece of parchment paper between the jar and the lid, and store in a cool, dark place for 6-8 weeks, shaking every so often. Once the tincture has steeped, use a layered cheesecloth-lined funnel to strain out the

herb.

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE HONEY ONION COUGH SYRUP How to Make a Simple Honey Onion Cough Syrup. Slice 1 large onion in half and slice each half into rings. Layer the onion slices in the bottom of a small pan and pour in just enough raw honey to cover the onions. Heat the honey-onion mixture over very low heat to preserve the beneficial properties of the raw honey for 30 minutes or so. HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUSLY HEALTHY GINGER CHEWS Instructions. Grate ginger root, pack it down into a 1/4 c. measuring cup, and add to water in a saucepan and simmer until half the liquid has evaporated (about 30 minutes). Strain and compost ginger. Reserve 1 cup of ginger decoction. Grease a small glass dish (I use 7×4 inch)

with coconut oil.

DECREASE VOCS: 5 PRACTICAL WAYS TO DECREASE OFF-GASSING IN Baking soda is alkaline, and when it comes into contact with an acid (like most VOCs), it reacts and binds the acid which helps to neutralize the smell. 3. Purify Your Air. One of the best things you can do to decrease VOCs and off-gassing in your home is to purify your

air.

HOW TO USE A STEAM VAPORIZER FOR COUGH AND CONGESTION Using a steam vaporizer is great because it adds moisture and humidity into the air allowing your child to breathe it in. That warm steam helps to loosen the congestion that’s built up in the lungs so your kiddo can better cough it up as well as soothe the throat if it’s dry. There isn’t sufficient enough evidence to show that breathing HOME | GROWING UP HERBALBLOG THE LATESTABOUT THE 411GET MY LETTERS CONNECTJOIN HERB FOLK LEARN HERBSSHOP CHECK IT THE ART OF SIMPLINGHERBAL COURSE. Learn the herbal study hack that will help you cut through the overwhelm and develop a deep, long-lasting relationship with the herbs of your choice. Take your knowledge from book-smart to heart-felt in “The Art of Simpling” online herbal course. LEARN MORE. DETERMINING HERBAL DOSAGES Most dosages are based on an adult dose for a 150-pound adult so when it comes to giving your child something, you’ll be giving them a much smaller dose. Same goes if you, the adult, weight more or less than 150 pounds. You will need to adjust the dosage higher or lower depending upon your needs. NUTRITIONAL VS. BLOG | GROWING UP HERBAL DIY Hand-Painted Tic-Tac-Toe Outdoor Game. May 17, 2021. May 17, 2021. I’m getting artsy in this week’s vlog as I show you how I’m making a hand-painted tic-tac-toe outdoor game with slabs of tree trunks and rocks to create a whimsical pond scene. This game will stay outdoors in all seasons, and hopefully, provide some fun for friends

and

HOW TO IDENTIFY AND USE YARROW When it comes to actually putting your yarrow to use, here’s how to do it. For colds, flu, and fevers, you can use fresh or dried yarrow as a tea to drink frequently throughout the day.Remember, yarrow is bitter, so unless you’re using it as an herbal bitter, you’ll need to add in some other good-tasting herb to mask that flavor. HOW TO MAKE AND USE MULLEIN FLOWER OIL It also has anti-bacterial properties which makes it even more beneficial. You can use mullein flower oil on its own or combine it with other herbs to create a powerhouse herbal earache formula. Only 2-3 drops in each ear are needed 3-4 times a day to bring relief. 2.

Mouth Ulcers.

THE BEST WAY TO MAKE A DANDELION ROOT TINCTURE (AND HOW TO Pour the root and alcohol into a glass canning jar. Put a piece of parchment paper between the jar and the lid, and store in a cool, dark place for 6-8 weeks, shaking every so often. Once the tincture has steeped, use a layered cheesecloth-lined funnel to strain out the

herb.

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE HONEY ONION COUGH SYRUP How to Make a Simple Honey Onion Cough Syrup. Slice 1 large onion in half and slice each half into rings. Layer the onion slices in the bottom of a small pan and pour in just enough raw honey to cover the onions. Heat the honey-onion mixture over very low heat to preserve the beneficial properties of the raw honey for 30 minutes or so. HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUSLY HEALTHY GINGER CHEWS Instructions. Grate ginger root, pack it down into a 1/4 c. measuring cup, and add to water in a saucepan and simmer until half the liquid has evaporated (about 30 minutes). Strain and compost ginger. Reserve 1 cup of ginger decoction. Grease a small glass dish (I use 7×4 inch)

with coconut oil.

DECREASE VOCS: 5 PRACTICAL WAYS TO DECREASE OFF-GASSING IN Baking soda is alkaline, and when it comes into contact with an acid (like most VOCs), it reacts and binds the acid which helps to neutralize the smell. 3. Purify Your Air. One of the best things you can do to decrease VOCs and off-gassing in your home is to purify your

air.

HOW TO USE A STEAM VAPORIZER FOR COUGH AND CONGESTION Using a steam vaporizer is great because it adds moisture and humidity into the air allowing your child to breathe it in. That warm steam helps to loosen the congestion that’s built up in the lungs so your kiddo can better cough it up as well as soothe the throat if it’s dry. There isn’t sufficient enough evidence to show that breathing BLOG | GROWING UP HERBAL DIY Hand-Painted Tic-Tac-Toe Outdoor Game. May 17, 2021. May 17, 2021. I’m getting artsy in this week’s vlog as I show you how I’m making a hand-painted tic-tac-toe outdoor game with slabs of tree trunks and rocks to create a whimsical pond scene. This game will stay outdoors in all seasons, and hopefully, provide some fun for friends

and

HOMEMADE INSECTICIDAL SPRAY FOR PLANTS Homemade Insecticidal Spray for Plants. June 8, 2021 June 8, 2021 / Gardening / Leave a Comment June 8, 2021 / Gardening / Leave a Comment NATURAL REMEDIES FOR GROWING PAINS First, you can run a tub full of water, add in 1/2 cup of Epsom salts with 3 drops of Plant Therapy’s KidSafe Growing Pains blend in it. Epsom salt is a great way to add EOs to a bath as it helps to dilute the oils in the water, and this EO blend by Plant Therapy takes all the guess work out of it for you. USING HERBS: HERBAL SALVES AND CREAMS If you enjoyed this quick lesson on making basic herbal salves and creams, check out my e-book – Making Herbal Ointments, Salves, & Balms: The Ultimate How-To Guide – to learn about making these herbal preparation. This book covers the differences in these three herbal preparations, when to use each of them, and of course step by step directions on how to make them (photos included). MY FAVORITE HOMEMADE MINERAL SUNSCREEN Summer is here! Well, not officially, but it’s hot outside so you get what I’m saying. That means it’s that time of the year when I whip up a batch or two of homemade mineral sunscreen so I thought I’d share my favorite recipe with you today. I love this homemade mineral sunscreen for a My Favorite Homemade Mineral Sunscreen Read

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HOW TO MAKE AN INCREDIBLE SORE MUSCLE OINTMENT FOR PAIN Transfer to a storage tin. Label and store. To Use: Massage a small amount of your sore muscle ointment over sore muscles for 1 minute using small circular motions. After 1 minute, apply a little more and massage for another minute using straight, long strokes. Repeat 3-4 times a day until muscles are no longer sore. HOW TO MAKE A DIY GNOME GARDEN How To Make a DIY Gnome Garden. This week has been quite the rainy one, which has put our outdoor projects on hold for a bit. However, during a break from the rain one day, I decided to head outside to work on creating a DIY gnome garden I’ve been meaning to get around to for a while. This was a fairly quick project that took me less than

an

HOW TO MAKE AN USNEA TINCTURE (AND HOW NOT TO) Directions: Using a kitchen scale, weigh out 1-ounce of fresh usnea. Using a sharp knife, chop your usnea into small sections. Place it in a coffee grinder (or mortar and pestle) and grind it as fine as you can without getting it too hot. This will result in a fine green powder and white string-like material. DIY WILDCRAFTED SPRING SALAD MIX 10% dandelion or chicory leaves. 5% purple dead nettle leaves. 5% violet flowers. And that’s it. It’s that simple to make a wildcrafted spring salad mix. Feel free to add vegetables, eggs, meat, nuts, or dried fruit to your salad, toss well, and top with a homemade dressing of your choice! Pair it with a side of sweet and sour carrot

salad

WHY I SWITCHED FROM REGULAR KOMBUCHA TO JUN KOMBUCHA Step 3. Next, remove the jun kombucha scoby from your current batch of kombucha. Place the scoby along with 1 cup of your current kombucha liquid into your green tea and honey mixture (2 cups of starter liquid for a gallon of jun kombucha). Step 4. Cover your jar with a thin layer of cloth and secure with a rubber band.

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