Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is by far my favorite plant. Every part of it can be used in herbalism, but in this article, I’m focusing on using the root of dandelion only. Below I’ll share 10 dandelion root wellness benefits as well as explain how to harvest the root and use it to make a simple dandelion ...
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How To Use The “Folk Method” To Make Herbal Preparations
Heads up beginner herbalists! When it comes to making herbal preparations, one of the simplest ways to go about it is to use the folk method. The folk method is often used by beginner herbalists because it’s a simple and easy method to follow, but that doesn’t mean it’s for beginners only. Many experienced ...
How To Make A Fresh Yarrow Tincture (Plus 5 Ways To Use It)
This past spring, I was excited to see a couple yarrow plants growing next to my driveway. I watched them as they grew, budded, and unfurled their creamy white flowers, and as soon as they were full grown, I put them to good use. Back in August, I decided to take some time to quickly tincture the yarrow tops before ...
How To Make Natural Fabric Softener For Your Laundry
Learning to make a natural laundry detergent was the first thing I did when switching over to using natural cleaners. It wasn't too time-consuming, it worked well, and it saved me money... and that was back when there were only 3 people in my family. I'm sure it's really saving me money now that there are 5 of us. ...
