Feverfew – Nature’s Answer to Migraine Headaches and So Much More
byFeverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a flowering plant used in natural medicine; mainly for the treatment of migraine headaches. It has rich green stalks, thick…
Herbs
Earth Magick – Mother Nature providing her children with the means to heal, enhance, and elevate all parts of our mind, bodies, and being. Any plant that is used for healing, flavoring, food, or as a scent can be termed an herb. Understanding their uses and powers can take a lifetime of lifetimes, yet it is a most noble journey, one to be taken with an open mind, and open heart, and most of all respect.
Yarrow – Good For What Ails You
byCommon yarrow (achillea millefolium), is an aromatic flowering plant found worldwide across the northern hemisphere. It originated in Europe and early colonists spread it…
The Magic of Mistletoe – Happiness Sealed With a Kiss
byMistletoe is a hemiparasitic perennial plant that can be found growing on several different species of trees. There are two distinct species, Viscum album L….
Stinging Nettle – How to Get the Health Benefits and Avoid the Sting
byStinging nettle; the name itself carries an ominous warning to those who might come in contact with it. However stinging nettle is actually quite…
Slippery Elm Bark – Beneficial Mucilage and More
bySlippery Elm Bark comes from the Ulmus rubra species of Elm tree found in North America. It’s range in America extends from North Dakota…
Calendula – Powerful Healing From a Small Colorful Flower
byCalendula (kəˈlɛndjuːlə) is a genus consisting of nearly 20 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the daisy family; often known as the…
Deadheading to Improve Garden Flower Production
byDeadheading is an interesting term. To those who understand the meaning of the word, it refers to the never-ending cycle of down-on-your-knees gardening work. …
Silphium – Herbal Birth Control Plant of the Ancients
byThe world is going through a great revival. People are finally waking up to the fact that most of our prescriptions are more…
Comfrey – Herbal Healing at Home for Over 2000 Years
byComfrey is a very important perennial herb, with a lengthy history, dating back over 2,000 years. It’s scientific genus is Symphytum and there are 35 known…
Wortcunning – Understanding the Healing Properties of Plants
byWortcunning is the knowledge and use of the healing and magickal properties found in plants, especially herbs. The word is rarely used in the modern era (in fact many…