A short blog entry about the wonderful benefits of this often-misunderstood plant with the hope of inspiring you to harvest a few stems and perhaps even try brewing it in tea, making an infused oil, honey, or tincture before the season is over. If you missed out on goldenrod this year, mark your calendars for next year! So much to look forward to in 2021 :).
Category: herbalism
Elderberry Magic or Medicine? Three Ways to Improve Immunity and Ward off the Flu (and Evil Spirits 😊)
Elderberries are a powerful medicinal plant used for centuries across the globe. Rich in history, folklore, and herbal practice. Learn 3 easy ways you can make medicine to help improve your immune function and potentially decrease the impact and duration of the cold and flu viruses.
Three Easy Ways to Work with Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
This year, we planted new herbs in our garden hoping to both experience the joy of watching them grow and make medicine with them. One of the herbs my daughter chose is Melissa officinalis commonly called lemon Balm. She loves the taste of lemon balm as tea and wanted to try fresh lemon balm in…
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