Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa)

WILD YAM ROOT By Jyll Renee, Master Herbologist Botanical name: Dioscorea villosa Common name:  Colic root, Rheumatism Root, Devils Bones Habitat:  Wild Yam plants are found across the mid west and eastern United States, Latin America (especially in Mexico), and Asia. Several different species exist, all of which possess similar constituents and properties. The root is [...]

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

FEVERFEW by Jyll Renee, Master Herbologist Botanical Name:  Tanacetum parthenium Common name:  Feverfew Habitat: Feverfew grows widely across Europe and North America. The leaves are used in herbal medicine. Info: The main users of the herb feverfew are for headaches and arthritis. Feverfew is one of a handful of medicinal plants to be thoroughly scientifically [...]

Lady’s Thumb (Polygonum persicaria) ~ LuminEarth’s Guide to Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants

Names:   Lady’s Thumb (Polygonum persicaria), Smartweed, Knotweed, Spotted Ladysthumb, Fedshank, Floh-Knöterich, Renouée persicaire, Persicaria, Duraznillo, Arsesmart, La Liao, Water Pepper, Polygonum Hydropiper, Red leg, Knotweed, Tear-thumb, Pennsylvania Smartweed Lady’s Thumb (Polygonum persicaria) Appearance: Lady’s Thumb is an annual plant and a member of the buckwheat family. It has narrow, pointed lance shaped leaves ranging in [...]

Common Herbs Useful for Simpling

Simpling is the practice of using single herbs alone. In medieval times in Europe, the art cultivating and using herbs was called “Simpling” and the herbs themselves were named “Simples”. Simpling can be very effective, even though some herbalists have a condescending attitude towards this practice. (Simpling is more often associated with folk herbalism rather [...]

Chamomile

Chamomile Botanical name: Matricaria recutita Common name:  German Chamomile Chamomile is a member of the daisy family. Habitat: Chamomile is a hardy herb, and can survive a mild winter with very little maintenance.  I have chamomile in my garden and it comes back every year, but has not produced blooms yet.  Info:  Chamomile is one [...]

Basic Ayurvedic Massage Oil Formulas

Recipes for basic ayurvedic massage oils and how to use them.

Herbs that Support Your Heart: Make your own Cardio Support Tincture

Support heart health by making your own cardio tonic.

SACRED SMOKE: Smudging (An Ancient Art for Modern Times)

Learn more about the ancient art of smudging and how it is used today.

Healing with Nettle Tea or Capsules

You can heal many common ailments naturally with nettle tea or capsules!

The Benefits of Roobios Tea

Learn of the health and emotional benefits of roobios tea.

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