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Herbs for good mood and inner harmony. Rosemary
Rosemary. Another herb for good mood, inner harmony, active calmness. Rosemary is a great spice, but also an extremely beneficial herb for health. Rosemary is a great herb for winter and early spring months when there is a lack of energy, lack of good mood when melancholy takes over... and in difficult, worrying times like…
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Homemade Rennet: Please read if making cheese!
I am so excited everyone! I just got this book today. I was skimming through the book to see just what I got. It looks fantastic! It tells you how to harvest calf, kid, lamb rennet. Animal rennet will give a firmer curd. The book says cure it in salt for 6 months to activate the enzymes. One website said never before 12 or…
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jim mcdonald on Aphrodisiacs
Happy Valentine's Day! (Note that jim doesn't capitalize his name, so I won't either.) https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/aphrodisiacs-jim-pt1?fbclid=IwAR1WHCifKEDvo-p9yiOgDDnrBbQ2gFfgOUMoPpoJF7W-zpw8QBZBM3WSyCQ
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Respiratory Support for COVID Aftermath
Some people seem to be dealing with severe lung damage after recovering from COVID. A friend’s family member died after no longer having the virus, and the doctor said it was directly related to damage COVID did to his lungs. When I started looking for herbs that support the respiratory system, the challenge I had was…
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Smallpox: possible natural cure options, verification needed
important homework for all of us..alleviating the potential of only one cure possibly? There are 2 forms of smallpox. please everyone, see if you can find related, relevent and potentially more than this one report for verification... This could be very ugly
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Healthy gardens and greenhouses
Well, the new year is almost here so it's time for me to kick into seeds and gardening 22/7. (see. I am pacing myself. no more 24/7) I just saw a poster for herbs to keep a garden healthy and its below. I believe this was on Mountain Rose Herbs It made me think of all the ways to keep a garden healthy (happy) and since the…
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Planning on planting a herbal tea garden in 2022
I am thinking about adding more herbs to my garden to get a good basic for a herbal tea garden. I already have - rosemary -lemon balm -lavender -oregano -lovage -mints (several different one) -thyme - sweet majoram - sage - calendula sowing each year Which other herbs annual or perineal would you add?
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Stinging Nettle Cookies
These looked good and are full of nutrition so I thought you might like the recipe. https://learningherbs.com/remedies-recipes/holiday-cookies/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_term=&utm_content=Let%E2%80%99s+Make+Stinging+Nettle+Cookies+%3F+%3F+%3F&utm_campaign=
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An herbal podcast from Mother Earth News
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What extraction method is best?
Something that I continue to have a hard time grasping is deciding/knowing what extraction method to use for what herb. Do you just have to learn as you go, or are there common indicators that the plant gives so that you instinctively will know?
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Strength of alcohol for each herb?
Different herbs require different strengths of alcohol to make a proper tincture, so I read. This suggestion seemed to go beyond the topic of fresh vs. dried herbs. Does anyone have a chart or something?
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Herbal Companion Planting
Here's a good article on companion planting for herbs and what plants they will grow well with or benefit.
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Ways to holistically manage stress?
Hi everyone. This past year has been challenging. I have experienced problems in my interpersonal relationships, struggled with health concerns, and returned to college. Needless to say, I've had a lot on my plate. Can anyone recommend any herbs that would be beneficial to help alleviate my stress and take the edge off? I…
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Mild Tonsillitis & Pregnancy...safe herbs?
@torey I have a question for you. Our oldest gets a touch of tonsillitis every Christmas. She says it's annoying, but never severe. I thought she had outgrown it, but obviously not. That brings me to this question or what would be safe for her to use if this occurs this year during her pregnancy? I would have suggested…
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What Medicinal Plants Grow Well Indoors?
Have you grown medicinals indoors...not just the usual culinary herbs, but beyond? Which ones? Are there any others? Any tips? Which need special treatment, grow lights, special growing medium? Just what do I need to be successful? Are they susceptible to any particular pests? Do I buy seed, root or started plant? I would…
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Doc Jones' virus adventure & recovery
More about that here if you are interested. He sure likes to talk about the nice lady who likes to smooch him. Haha He has links to his formulations that he used as his protocol in this situation. He also shares his opinion on ivermectin and I think it is wise advice to heed, considering his experience.…
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Susun Weed: Herbs for Women's Health
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Susan Weed: Herbs for Pregnancy & Childbirth
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follow up on "we will all get COVID"
NOTE FROM ADMIN: The following reflects the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the TGN team. In January 2021, we made the decision to close any further forum discussion & comments on COVID-19 moving forward, as the general climate surrounding any discussion regarding COVID-19 had become…
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Anti-Viral Herbs & Supplements
Here's a free video I did going over more than 20 anti-viral herbs and supplements, some of which are good to keep on hand in case you come down with something. Some of them include: bromelain, olive leaf extract, andrographis, astragalus, and more.
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herbal distillation
Just found this site. Looks very interesting and in the past quite a few of us have had this discussion about some of the 'hows'. Too pricey for me at this moment in time, but very interesting and lots of stuff to glean even if just shopping around her site. Enjoy
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Mangosteen
Mangosteen is a fruit from Southeast Asia. It's known for being an anti-inflammatory. It also may have anti-cancer properties and help with weight loss. It can also help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Any experience with mangosteen?
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Setting time aside to forage
Spring and summer seem to be one of the busiest times for foraging. And all of a sudden you have missed a crop or are just on the brink of having it too far along to use. I have set aside 2 hours a day (not an easy feat) to forage. I consider it a time to forage but also a time for exercise and relaxation. So by combining…
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Favourite spices or seasoning blends
Do you blend spices yourself? What are your favourite spice mixtures? I love herbes de provence. I am about to make a my new blend as most of the herbs are available in my garden. There are different recipes. I usually make from what I have. This year’s mixture is lavender blossoms, marjoram tops, rosemary leaves, savoury…
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Summer herb Giveaway resources available until 5th July.
This is from the same girls that do Ultimate Bundles, except under the Homestead Bundle title.
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Mojito Mint
I just picked up 17 free mojito mint plants in healthy 4 inch pots. I had not heard of this before so had to try a piece. Its quite tangy. Has anyone used this before?
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Hydroponic Herbs
Oh so easy to hack. No need to spend $40 for 2 Braided strand of Kitchen Cotton/Sugar and Cream yarn. Coffee filter. Cheap kitchen sink strainers.
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Todays wildcrafting harvest: a whole lot of Mimosa!
I spent about an hour this afternoon "volunteering to help prune some trees" at a 300 year old cemetery in central NC... it was 90 degrees, but I enjoyed it. There were even some ripe blackberries growing nearby. Mimosa flowers, leaves, stems and bark are very useful herbally - they reduce mast cells, which helps with…
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Rosalee de la Forêt Podcasts!
Here is a link to those and I believe transcripts and more.
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Growing Goldenseal
I have purchased 1 goldenseal plant, not wild. Because of the one leaf i think it could be 3 years old. I need to repot into a bigger container. Since i live in SoCal i want to be sure this lovely little plant thrives. What i read online is a little overwhelming. Please if someone can lead me to how to make this plant…
