Nettle
Botanical Name – Urtica dioica Family: Urticaceae Energetics: cool, dry, tonifying Taste: earthy, salty, umami Parts used: leaves, roots, seeds […]
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Rosemary
Botanical Name – Rosmarinus officinalis Family: Lamiaceae Energetics: warm, dry, tonifying Taste: pungent, aromatic, astringent Parts used: flowers and leaves,
Herbal Bug Spray
There is much controversy over whether bug sprays are harmful or not. I’m not here to debate the issue or
Lemon Balm Lemonade
Lemon Balm Lemonade Lemon balm lemonade is a tasty way to add some healing herbs to your life. It is
DIY Lavender Hydrosol
DIY Lavender hydrosol is such a great thing to have on hand and it’s pretty easy to make. You also
Super Nutritious Herb Blend
I absolutely love to cook, but sometimes I just need an easy, no fuss meal. I am a vegetarian and
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Linden
Botanical Name – Tilia americana & cordata Family: Malvaceae Energetics: cool, moist, relaxant Taste: sweet, slightly salty, musty Parts used:
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Garlic
Botanical Name – Allium sativum Family: Liliaceae Energetics: warm, dry, tonifying Taste: pungent, aromatic, slightly sweet Parts used: bulb Affinities:
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Motherwort
Botanical Name – Leonurus cardiaca Family: Lamiaceae Energetics: cool, dry, relaxant Taste: bitter, aromatic, acrid Parts used: leaves and flowers
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Reishi Mushroom
Botanical Name: Ganoderma lucidum Family: Ganodermataceae Energetics: warm, dry, tonifying Taste: bitter, salty, earthy, umami Parts used: mushroom Affinities: cardiovascular,