Winter Herbs
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Making Calendula Salve for Dry Winter Skin: A Simple Homemade Herbal Recipe
The Prairie Nurse Learn how to make a nourishing calendula salve at home using calendula-infused oil, beeswax and shea butter. This simple herbal skincare recipe is a lovely addition to your natural winter self-care routine. As the colder months settle in, I find myself reaching for the simple things that make home feel a little warmer and more comforting. There is something special about slowing down during winter, spending time in the kitchen and making useful things with ingredients from nature. Winter can be especially hard on our skin. Cold winds, dry indoor air, frequent handwashing and colder temperatures can leave our hands feeling rough, dry and in need of…
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7 Easy Tips For Drying Herbs & Flowers
7 Easy Tips For Drying Herbs & Flowers The Prairie Nurse
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Wild Herbs of Ireland
Wild Herbs of Ireland The wild herbs of Ireland which are plentiful. The wild herb I found to be the most influential for healing is drum role please! The Elder Flower more precious than you would think. The parts used of the plant can be the roots, bark, young shoots, leaves, flowers, flowers so pretty much everything. The Gaelic version of this plant is Ruis. The amazing Elder flower can be used in so many ways. Its quite amazing what God has provided for us on this Earth we live in. The flower can be infused in water which makes it a wonderful tonic or cleanser of the face. I…
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9 Winter Herbs For Solstice
Winter herbs are the hardiest and common to find especially around the holidays! The winter herbs are usually very affordable for anyone’s budget. There are many herbs for the winter solstice. These are my favorite to use during this time. Most of the winter herbs in this category taste great on any or with most winter meals! Winter Herbs of the Solstice season: 1. The winter herb that you can find at any local small or big grocery store is chamomile tea. The reason I love this herb is the powerful properties the herb can help with flu and cold season to work against the viruses. 2. Frankincense is the…
