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The HomeGrown Herbalist online order
After enjoying both of Dr. Patrick Jones' talks last week, I placed an order on his webiste Sunday evening. Today my package arrived, and I am super pleased with the order. The Respiratory - Cytokine Balance tincture arrived in a sealed bottle, wrapped in bubble wrap and with the dropper wrapped separately. Both were…
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How do I treat corns on my feet naturally?
I developed plantars fasciitis several years ago and was able to overcome/correct it with inserts in my shoes and physical therapy. It took about 2 years to fully heal so I could walk barefoot without pain. And now I have corns on the balls of both of my feet. Though the description of corns are on the sides of the foot,…
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High Blood Pressure Essential Oil Blend
High Blood Pressure Blend 20 Drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil 20 Drops Bergamot Essential Oil 40 Drops Clove Bud Essential Oil 40 Drops Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil 5 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil 3 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil 40 Drops Ylang-ylang Essential Oil (The "active" EO in this blend for High Blood Pressure is…
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Herbs and remedies for asthma adults and children ?
I have a friend whom her and her young one have severe asthma, and of course it’s not controlled well by pharma. Anyone have success with herbs, which ones and also for children? Another post about smoking mullein sparked my thoughts for her and her child but a child isn’t going to smoke it, she’s a nurse and I’m thinking…
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essential oils, your fav's
I am working on a list of eo's to purchase. I have a list of favorites/necessaries: rosemary, lavender, oregano, tea tree, lemon, frankincense. If anyone has recommendations for additions to this list I would appreciate all input as I am going to restock my low supply as well as add a few new ones. My knowledge of…
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Copaiba essential oil
Is any one familiar with this eo and if so, comment regarding your thoughts about efficacy and side effects? Thus, whether or not recommend it.
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Lesson 4: Tinctures, Glycerites, & Vinegars
Hi Everyone, The next BANNER down (from the Banner announcing the Home Medicine summit starting next Mon 10/14), says "$20 Kit Contents: Cold Away Blend (Elder, Peppermint, Yarrow), Amber Bottle, Dropper, Product Label, Straining Cloth, and Gloves. PLUS! Bonus Training: Lesson 4: Tinctures, Glycerites, and Vinegars with…
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Natural insect repellent
This is the time of year where I live that very small biting insects are a nuisance. Mossies, midgeys etc. I have tried many concoctions of the natural type and not convinced they work that well. I've been given one recipe by a friend recently that I am trialling atm. This is using essential oils as the ingredients. 15…
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Are there any herbal treatments for a Cyst?
My husband has a Baker's cyst on the back of his knee which is very uncomfortable and causes him pain. The doctors he has seen for it all say there is nothing done unless the swelling is severe and quite abnormal. They do not drain or treat in any manner other than surgery which is only done in extreme cases here. I have a…
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Carrot Juice
Who enjoys carrot juice? I just added it to my life. Here is why, in the short version: My uncle was actively being treated for both skin cancer and bladder cancer. His cholesterol was high, liver enlarged, and sugar levels elevated. His one life change was the addition of carrot juice. He had appointments in a row with…
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Guardian Essential Oil Blend, recipe, (My Version)
Guardian Essential Oil Blend 40 Drops Wild Orange Essential Oil 40 Drops Clove Bud Essential Oil 40 Drops Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil 5 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil 3 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil I try to always use organic when possible. I have used Sweet Orange and Bergamot instead of the wild Orange and love it. (This…
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction
During evaluation for a certain condition a pulmonolgist I saw became suspicious that in addition to asthma I also have Vocal Cord Dysfunction. I had never heard of this before but I agreed to see the therapist that treats it. She has been teaching me various breathing exercises also relaxation techniques for my neck and…
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Good Thing I Have Herbs on Hand
My current day job is elementary school custodian. Those little buggers are just disease vectors on feet. With hands that touch EVERYTHING. I started to fee sneezy last night, so took some elderberry at bedtime, then again this morning, and at noon when I came home for lunch. So far I've been able to hold it to just…
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🍯 Manuka Honey 🍯
Have you ever heard of Manuka honey? If so, what has been your experience with it?
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What do you use on a spider bite?
I was bitten on Monday in my work van 6 times on the arm, those are healed up but one on my thumb as a lump, is red and swelled. Putting on the homemade salve - plaintain, comfrey. wrapped it in plaintain, but I feel I should be doing something else. I am not sure it was a spider but I killed a white spider, later by the…
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Why Colloidal Silver does not Kill Good Gut Bacteria... (In case you were wondering)
Silver only kills anaerobic (non-oxygen breathing) bacteria, the friendly bacteria in the digestive tract are immune to it because they are aerobic (oxygen breathing). Because no known disease-causing organism can live in the presence of even minute traces of silver. Science Digest cites colloidal silver as "...a wonder of…
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Recipe for Flu/immune booster Bomb, to put in fridge
Please remind me of recipe To put in jar/fridge I cant remember please please Wgat am i missing??? Garlic Lemon Honey Ginger Turmeric Marjorie gave a great one in her medicine woman but can't find it Please point me in right direction
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What does anyone make from the cleaning of the garden at the end of season?
We make a soap, my kids call it "Fall Dump". Whatever is in the garden at the end of season or first frost goes in. Ok they wouldn't let me put the melons in, but baby squash, little tomatoes, onions, cabbage, little ears of corn. Every year is different. We like it with sausage added, also.
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My Notes From A Cancer Therapy Session
Here while back I was listening to a discussion on natural cancer therapies and here are my notes: Cancer Therapy Forgive Pray Laugh Sing Dance Sleep Ground Fast Eat Sun Ashwagandha
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One at a time or scattershot?
I am still fairly new on my herbal medicine journey. By fairly new I mean that I really started about a year ago. I'm finding my quest for learning to be a little overwhelming which is one of the reasons that I'm here. Do you guys find that it's easier to learn by the herb (I will admit to being a little obsessed with…
