Medicinal Herbs
Usena / Old Man’s Beard
Usnea longissima is a genus of lichens that grows on deadwood in the family Parmeliaceae. It grows all over the world wherever the air is clean. Although it is now considered rare in the United State. It’s decline is air pollution and loss of habitat. Here in the Redwood Coastal Forest, it is still abundant. After a big wind, I only have to go outside… Read More »Usena / Old Man’s Beard
Natural Home Remedies
A Winter Survival Guide, home remedy style! I wanted to go a bit deeper into herbal home remedies. So I went asking family and friends what is their family’s favorite home remedies. From the very practical, flannel sheets warm socks to the rather unusual, cigarette tobacco for ringworm? my family did not disappoint. First, we will start with my Maternal side of the family… My… Read More »Natural Home Remedies
The Miraculous Onion
The onion which grows world-wide is a powerful healing powerhouse. The Onion attracts water, which is why you cry when cutting one. This tear stimulation makes Onions great to use on colds, hay fever and allergies. Simply peel an onion and hover over it to clear your congestion! Onions have been used for years for treating bronchial problems. They have a rich source of quercetin,… Read More »The Miraculous Onion
Honey
Thank you Bees! Honey is calming, warming, moistening, and healing. I use local honey daily to help with allergies. It is said that it improves resistance to local allergens, by introducing small amounts into your system, via the Bees pollen. Honey mixed with Onion was the most widely used remedy during the great depression. To this day, many still talk about this one. Honey is… Read More »Honey
Lemons
The Mellow Yellow Wonder Lemons are one of those amazing fruits, they are readily available. (One of our neighbors, puts out baskets full to share) And have been used since the beginning of time for their healing properties. Lemons break up the toxins and the crystallized deposits in joints, thereby aiding in arthritis. Aromatherapy: slice a lemon to help with nausea. The smell triggers the… Read More »Lemons
Fall, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fall always makes me think of the 100-year-old relish recipe that you can find here in TBH blog posts. The Succulent Pumpkins are so fun and easy to make. And we spoke of all the Macha rage. (it tastes very green to me!) Join the fun community at The Butterfly Hill.
The Ancient One, Thieves
The potent antiviral, antibacterial cold, and flu remedy called “Thieves” have been spoken of for centuries by herbalists as a preventive tonic. It was used in the Middle ages orally and as inhalants to avoid contracting infection. It is even said that the “Thieves” during the black plague who stole from the dead, never contracted the plague. There is an old tale of four thieves… Read More »The Ancient One, Thieves
