A herbal oxymel uses apple cider vinegar to extract the medicinal properties of the herbs, and honey to mask the strong flavour of the vinegar, while adding antibacterial and antiviral properties to the mix. The end result is an easy to consume herbal remedy that is great for coughs, sore throats and other acute mild viruses.
Read MoreSo, what is a poultice exactly? A poultice is a medical preparation made from fresh or dried herbs, veggies, clays, bran or oat meal and applied directly to the skin. Typically, used to treat scrapes, muscle pains, insect bites, rashes or infected wounds, poultices work best when applied hot or warm to the body
Read MoreDandelion’s (Taraxacum officinale) name comes from the latin word dens leonis, meaning “Lions Teeth” because of the appearance of its flowers. These bright yellow flowers can be found in yards and parks all over Canada and in most parts of the world. You can harvest dandelion greens throughout the season, but you’ll want to wait until the fall pull the roots.
Read MoreOne of my favourite ways to connect inward is to hop in the tub and completely shut off for a brief moment in time. I am sharing my recipe for bath salts made with, you guessed it, LOVE.
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