An herbal tincture is a concentrated liquid form of an herb. A tincture concentrates all of the properties of the herb so that they’re more effective. They also last longer. Katie at Wellnessmama.com is an expert at making tinctures. In this post she shares general instructions on how to make a tincture. She uses an […]
8 Herbs to Treat Arthritis Naturally
If you’re suffering from the pain of arthritis, this post by Linda B. White, M.D may help you. Linda B. White, M.D. teaches herbal medicine classes in the Integrative Therapeutic Practices Program at Metropolitan State College of Denver. In this post she has an interesting reply to a question about using herbs to treat arthritis. […]
Natural Remedies to Treat and Prevent Sinus Infections
Sinus infections can be incredibly painful. Normally, the sinuses are filled with air. However, when they’re infected the sinuses become blocked and can’t drain as efficiently. When this happens, you’ll experience nasal congestion, pain around the cheeks, eyes and forehead. You may also experience headaches and fatigue. Sinus infections are usually viral, fungal or bacterial in […]
Homemade Hemp, Oat, & Shea Eczema Body Butter Bar Recipe
Marie has selected three ingredients that are ideal for treating and soothing eczema. Shea butter is moisturizing and soothing. Oat oil has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. Finally, Hemp oil is effective in treating eczema and dry skin. The recipe uses one additional ingredient and is easy to make. I LOVE the little push-up tube containers […]
Make an Herbal Gift Box ~ a Collection of Herbal Remedies
Don’t forget to Like Herbs and Oils Hub on Facebook so you’ll get notified every time we find a great new post about Herbs, Essential Oils, DIY Projects, Spices, Natural Remedies and Natural Living. Lena of the Herbal Academy of New England was looking for DIY natural gifts she could make for the holidays. […]
How to Make Homemade Elderberry Honey Cold Syrup
Don’t forget to Like Herbs and Oils Hub on Facebook so you’ll get notified every time we find a great new post about Herbs, Essential Oils, DIY Projects, Spices, Natural Remedies and Natural Living. Lisa of Fresh Eggs Daily shares a recipe for homemade elderberry honey cold syrup. She adapted a recipe that she […]
Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies for Beginners
This is a little treasure trove of herbal knowledge. Nina of DIYNatural has used herbs for years, and her father was an herb farmer. In this post, Nina shares her favorite herbs, and different ways to use them. There are a number of recipes for an arnica balm,calendula infusions, comfrey infused oil, lemon balm tea, […]
11 Aloe Vera Home Remedy Recipes
Aloe Vera is used to treat minor wounds, dermatitis, diaper rashes and more. Commercial aloe vera products can be expensive. Thankfully, many aloe vera remedies can easily be made at home. In this article, InspireLearnLive shares 11 Aloe Vera Recipes. Aloe Vera & Coconut Moisturizer Aloe Vera & Papaya Hair Mask Aloe Vera De-Bloat Smoothie […]
Homemade Herbal Insect Repellant
Don’t forget to Like Herbs and Oils Hub on Facebook so you’ll get notified every time we find a great new post about Herbs, Essential Oils, Spices, Natural Remedies and Natural Living. Commercial insect repellants contain a lot of chemicals, are messy when applied and smell bad. Herbal insect repellant is easy to make, inexpensive […]
7 Herbal Remedies For Stress (Infographic)
Don’t forget to Like Herbs and Oils Hub on Facebook so you’ll get notified every time we find a great new post about Herbs, Essential Oils, Spices, Natural Remedies and Natural Living. Infographics are usually a 1-page visual summary of information. I like them because they are simple drawings that convey information quickly. This infographic […]