Articles related to "Comfrey"

This next installment of "Medicinal Herbs for Small Gardens" focuses on easy-to-grow comfrey, and includes recipes for medicinal preparation and the usual dose of magic.

Learn what makes comfrey work as a healing plant and how to get the most out of comfrey. Includes detailed instructions on making a comfrey poultice.

Plantain and comfrey mix with beeswax and lanolin to form a healing, creamy ointment that soothes irritated skin. Both of these plants came across the oceans to get here.

The soil under trees can be dry even with regular watering because the roots use the moisture quickly. See seven perennials that thrive in difficult shady conditions

Effective and cheap liquid organic fertilizers and foliar sprays can be made at home. Use easily found materials.

Spring is an excellent time to make up a batch of liquid manure from the new lush growth. Use liquid manure to as an organic fertilizer to add nutrients and trace element

The vile tasting boneset herb plant was one of the most hated yet most widely used medicinal plants of early America and well into the 20th century.

Prolonged skin problems such as rashes or acne respond well to an herbal detox with red clover, dandelion, or nettle. Other herbs are useful for daily skin care.

Traditional collectors of many races prepare spring brews to purify the blood. Wild herbs are a cheap and healthy alternative to supermarket salads, but danger lurks.

Grandma's inexpensive household remedies and herbs are actually now considered safe alternatives to prescription drugs. Here's a look at what made up the old-wives' tales

Herbs have a positive impact on neighboring plants when planned as companion plants. These herb plants can do more than flavor dishes, they can repel deer and insects.

Herbal salves and oils can be used for skin ailments, or for ordinary skin care and lotion.

Carefully selected medicinal herbs can be both safe and effective for breastfeeding mothers, if certain safety guidelines are followed.

The postpartum recovery period can be painful and uncomfortable. Having some remedies and supplies on hand can ease the healing period.

What do those mysterious sounding terms in a Materia Medica mean? Mastering the terminology of "herbal actions" makes it possible to choose between herbal remedies.

Herbs are well known for their medicinal and culinary uses, but many of them have meanings dating far back in history.

Herbs can be dangerous when mixed with over-the-counter or prescription pain medications. Before you combine herbal supplements and pain relievers, know your risks.

Every day the choices we make affect our health and the environment. The night time decisions can also be green. Here are three easy ways to get eco-friendly at night.

Chapter Preview: Chapter Two - Labrynth by Kate Mosse (another weekend surprise from me)

Most people either want to bring love into their lives or improve the relationship that they already have. These simple love spells will help you to do just that.

Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Capricorn revolve around practical and useful things, solitary intellectual and fitness pursuits, and music.

Carpal tunnel can be painful, but it is easily treated with non-invasive therapies.

Some commonly used herbs that grow easily are: basil, bee balm, catnip, chamomile, chives, dill, lemon balm, peppermint, and spearmint.

Understanding how bed bugs bite may mean the difference between bring them home to feast on your family and leaving them out in the cold.

Eczema currently affects up to 15 percent of children. What causes this itchy phenomenon and how can it be resolved?

Easy to make fresh herbal hair conditioner that will enhance your natural color and make your hair shine with beauty.

Companion planting with herbs, vegetables and fruit trees. Deter pests, encourage growth --all by knowing what loves what! Easy organic gardening tip.

The numbers of people with sensitive skin is rising. Find out how to stop the discomfort of sensitive skin getting in the way of everyday life.

Paddlers often suffer painful blisters from the friction of the paddle motion against their hands. Learn how to treat and prevent them and get back on the water quickly.

It's a statement worth repeating regularly: "natural" and "safe" are not synonyms. After all, arsenic and snake venom are natural, right?

Jewelweed, widely known as a poison ivy remedy, is abundant in damp areas, blooming throughout the second half of summer and into the fall.

Herbal ointments can be used to treat dry skin or to heal cuts, scrapes, or insect bites.

Ways to connect with the wisdom and nurturing energy of the element of earth. Also, a table of correspondences for the use in Pagan ritual work.

Herbs are a great choice for a novice gardener to grow. They can be virtually problem-free and make anyone feel they have a green thumb!

Garden plants can benefit from sun, water and a good nutrient solution. Natural fertilizers help plants to grow healthy and strong plus benefit the environment as well.

Bright red bleeding and inflammation of rectal tissues does not mean a person has cancer. There are several disorders that can cause rectal bleeding.

Think you don't have room for a garden? Try these ideas.

Herb gardening isn't limited to gardens and yards with full sun. There are many herbs that thrive in the shade.

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by overproduction of epithelial cells. Some forms of treatment have been around since ancient times.

As long as you have a porch or sunny window, you can reap the benefits of the medicinal herbs profiled in this ongoing series.

The best anti wrinkle creams are those made with nutrients and food extracts which reduce wrinkles and the signs of aging, naturally creating younger looking skin.

Here are recommendations for 10 of the top catalogs that every herb enthusiast should have a copy of.