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Good article on Turmeric
http://trk.greenmedinfo.com/wf/click?upn=nCh9RL8hhXzfAD5kEHWczfZR1V3gori03bS-2BMs0z22TWliKGBoanyth-2BOISVIteZuilP1QtLFeOos2H-2FqB1nelzPJXl44ZHnVNQ-2FPPmuUeCvbkGlP1eGreYHQPfb-2Fxi9z-2FnlHNz2nFCMVe8yns-2FRPoDqHl4J4HTO5z9uVNlAKqRF4Nyoh-2BbjBd1EPFuW3zrTD4oliLG61Sr5emhJcxx5YEy0B6tjEiBeQ0E9e8JWdv4K7nTrKuuxbZ0fkiDSkIMKzMwooR6Edzj5…
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Stinging Nettles
I've not grown nettles before, and to my knowledge never ran into any. I ordered a packet of seeds a couple of months ago and an toying with putting some in a container in my hoop house to see if I can get some early spring greens. My spinach is still doing well in there, not growing as fast in the past month but still…
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Cottonwood buds
The electric company is cutting down a huge cottonwood tree in my neighbor's yard. It's just a couple of feet from MY yard, and they're working from my yard. I mourn the big tree. But I'm hoping I can harvest a bunch of cottonwood buds to make medicine. I know they'll haul off the limbs and brush but they can't get them…
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Sous Vide herbal infusions
Has anyone tried this with mason jars? Just got my hands on a sous vide
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Advice on a good Tincture press?
Who has a good tincture press? Can you give advise about a good source to obtain one? I'd like to start with 1 or 2 gallon capacity. Prices range hugely, and I guess it depends on the quality of stainless steel and the hydraulic pump. Guidance would be appreciated!
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Yarrow Salve
Yarrow did very well on my land this summer, so I made a fair bit of yarrow infused oil. I made salve out of that and have been using it on cuts and scrapes. It smells like heaven! And it's a beautiful green color. So sometimes I just put it all over my hands and face, just because it's wonderful. My niece was here with…
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Legal implications for a medicine man/woman
I recently gave a friend a bottle of my goldenrod tincture for her husband’s constant wheezing. The effects have been almost miraculous to hear them tell it but it did get me wondering about the legal implications. I don’t care about my nursing license since I haven’t practiced in many years and had to retire medically…
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I just made lotion!
I've worked with herbs for decades... first time making lotion - thanks Dr. Jones!
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witch hazel extract
My witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) should be flowering very soon. I know Dr. Patrick Jones says to see where plants are putting their energy when deciding an appropriate harvest time. Since witch hazel extract is made from the tips of the twigs, this seems like the time to try it. I have looked at a couple of different…
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Antibiotic properties of Dill
Good article:…
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Who are some reliable herbal companies? (Herbs, not seeds!)
Looking for sources to purchase herbs. Organic and without fillers. And herbal combinations as well as stand- alone herbs.
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Making Your Own Herbal Medicines
Have all of you heard about Marjory's latest FREE training classes she is currently offering? It's a 4-part series where she explains making your own herbal preparations for you, family and friends right from your home. And the best part - Oh how easy this is! I've never really paid any attention to this subject because…
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Great Info on Bay Leaves!
Came across this and figured I would share. These are called "Bay leaves" (Laurus Nobilis). Many people add bay leaves to foods especially red meat and poultry but do you know why bay leaves are added to food? When asked why, some reply: to add flavor to the food👐 Do you know that If you boil some bay leaves in a glass of…
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Purple Deadnettle
It's been such a crazy, warm winter here in South Jersey (supposed to be 64 on Saturday!) that the purple deadnettle ( Lamium purpureum) is popping up all over. Does anyone actually use it for anything? My chickens never cared for it and I must say that I agree. I much prefer henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) but it is…
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Elderberry syrup with Stevia
This may be a strange question but we are dieting and getting off sugar. Does anyone know if it would be possible to make Stevia syrup using Stevia leaf or leaf powder? We have started using Stevia instead of high calorie, high carb sweeteners but do not want to give up our elderberry syrup for prevention of cold and flu,…
