Articles related to "Poultice"
Comfrey, the Miracle Herb
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.
miracle herb • making a comfrey poultice • medicinal uses of comfrey • allantoin • comfrey poultice
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.
miracle herb • making a comfrey poultice • medicinal uses of comfrey • allantoin • comfrey poultice
The Use and Benefits of Poultice
A horse's legs are the most important part of its body in terms of performance. Here's how to care for them.
poultice • effects of poultice • uses of poultice • how to apply poultice • tools for poulticing
A horse's legs are the most important part of its body in terms of performance. Here's how to care for them.
poultice • effects of poultice • uses of poultice • how to apply poultice • tools for poulticing
A Kitchen Herbal
Herbalism is the practice of using plants for medical or spiritual uses. Many of the herbs which can help to improve one's health are readily accesible in your kitchen.
herbalism • herbs • apothecary • herb garden • infusion
Herbalism is the practice of using plants for medical or spiritual uses. Many of the herbs which can help to improve one's health are readily accesible in your kitchen.
herbalism • herbs • apothecary • herb garden • infusion
Herbs and Healing
The use of herbs in healing, and some methods of preparation.
herbs • healing • methods • tisane • tea
The use of herbs in healing, and some methods of preparation.
herbs • healing • methods • tisane • tea
It's a salad! It's like spinach! It's CHICKWEED!
lowly Chickweed, surprising uses!
chickweed • weeds • remedies • poultice
lowly Chickweed, surprising uses!
chickweed • weeds • remedies • poultice
The Amazing Chrysanthemum
Mother nature has packed this reliable perennial garden choice with a cornucopia of uses ranging from herbal remedies to powerful insect killer.
chrysanthemum • pyrethrin • insecticide • flower essence • tea
Mother nature has packed this reliable perennial garden choice with a cornucopia of uses ranging from herbal remedies to powerful insect killer.
chrysanthemum • pyrethrin • insecticide • flower essence • tea
Goose Fat or Goose Grease
Goose fat transforms the flavor of roast dinners, and had many other traditional uses such as home poultice remedies.
goose fat • goose grease • cooking with goose fat • uses of goose fat • how to roast goose
Goose fat transforms the flavor of roast dinners, and had many other traditional uses such as home poultice remedies.
goose fat • goose grease • cooking with goose fat • uses of goose fat • how to roast goose
Herbal Techniques
Brief outline and description of techniques used in herbolism.
herbalism • herbology • tincture • compress • poultice
Brief outline and description of techniques used in herbolism.
herbalism • herbology • tincture • compress • poultice
Making Herb Oils and Preparations
You can store and use herbs many different ways. Learn how to make herbal tinctures, poultices, infusions, and ointments.
herb oil • herb oils • herbal tea • herbal infusion • herb infusion
You can store and use herbs many different ways. Learn how to make herbal tinctures, poultices, infusions, and ointments.
herb oil • herb oils • herbal tea • herbal infusion • herb infusion
Natural Home Remedies: How to Treat Burns with Vitamins E and A, Aloe, and Wet Clay
Natural remedies for treating burns, including simple first aid solutions which you can carry with you at all times.
natural remedies for burns • treating burns at home • natural first aid for burns • treating burns with vitamin e • burns and aloe vera
Natural remedies for treating burns, including simple first aid solutions which you can carry with you at all times.
natural remedies for burns • treating burns at home • natural first aid for burns • treating burns with vitamin e • burns and aloe vera
Early Spring on the High Plateau: Sand Lilies and Fringed Gromwell
...it wasn't Pasqueflower that beckoned me out into the moody Colorado weather. It was Sand Lilies. Lilies can be unusual and lovely, and I had never seen Sand Lilies, so...
early spring on the high plateau: sand lilies and • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of norht america • botany • ecology
...it wasn't Pasqueflower that beckoned me out into the moody Colorado weather. It was Sand Lilies. Lilies can be unusual and lovely, and I had never seen Sand Lilies, so...
early spring on the high plateau: sand lilies and • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of norht america • botany • ecology
Some Traditional Healing Plants
From the earliest times in recorded history, plants have been used to treat a wide variety of human ailments. Let's look at several of these that are commonly grown in home landscapes and kitchen gardens.
healing plants • garlic • onions • leeks • theophrastus
From the earliest times in recorded history, plants have been used to treat a wide variety of human ailments. Let's look at several of these that are commonly grown in home landscapes and kitchen gardens.
healing plants • garlic • onions • leeks • theophrastus
Slippery Elm's Medicinal Value
There are many uses for this safe and effective herbal treatment. From a poultice to a twice a day capsule, it can be very beneficial.
slippery elm • essiac ingredient • treat tumors • cancer fighting agent • inner bark
There are many uses for this safe and effective herbal treatment. From a poultice to a twice a day capsule, it can be very beneficial.
slippery elm • essiac ingredient • treat tumors • cancer fighting agent • inner bark
Household Remedies for Common Ills
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 • household remedies • warts • verrucas • potassium permangonate
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 • household remedies • warts • verrucas • potassium permangonate
Two Things No Home Should be Without – Baking Soda and Vinegar - Part 2
Part 2 - There are two items every home should automatically keep on its shelf, baking soda and vinegar. These two items have dozens (if not hundreds) of uses on their own and when you use them together there are even more ways they will be the most used items on your kitchen shelves.
two things no home should be without – baking soda • suite 101 • household tips • peggy hoehne
Part 2 - There are two items every home should automatically keep on its shelf, baking soda and vinegar. These two items have dozens (if not hundreds) of uses on their own and when you use them together there are even more ways they will be the most used items on your kitchen shelves.
two things no home should be without – baking soda • suite 101 • household tips • peggy hoehne
Perennials that are good for you
Echinacea, Burdock and Valerian - how to grow them, enjoy them and utilize their medicine
echinacea • burdock • valerian • medicine • medicinal
Echinacea, Burdock and Valerian - how to grow them, enjoy them and utilize their medicine
echinacea • burdock • valerian • medicine • medicinal
Comfrey, a Controlled Substance?
Should a herb with such obvious remedial value be banned from use? Should pharmaceutical companies be able to buy the patents to natural remedies. Should all poisonous plants be banned or should we learn to use them safely?
comfrey • noxious weed • pharmaceutical • patents • patented plants
Should a herb with such obvious remedial value be banned from use? Should pharmaceutical companies be able to buy the patents to natural remedies. Should all poisonous plants be banned or should we learn to use them safely?
comfrey • noxious weed • pharmaceutical • patents • patented plants
How not to Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be prevented with proper keyboard and mouse habits and it can be alleviated and even cured with natural remedies.
carpal • tunnel • syndrome • prevent • keyboard
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be prevented with proper keyboard and mouse habits and it can be alleviated and even cured with natural remedies.
carpal • tunnel • syndrome • prevent • keyboard
More Helpful Healing Herbs: Sarsaparilla to Yarrow
At last, here is the last of the series of Helpful Healing Herbs. As you can see from the articles, there are a great number of helpful herbs for the various and common maladies which aflict us in these days of advanced technology and extensive outlets for play and fun. We don't always need to go running to a doctor. Do a little research and try some of the natural herbs for your health and well being.
health • herbs • natural • ailments • malady
At last, here is the last of the series of Helpful Healing Herbs. As you can see from the articles, there are a great number of helpful herbs for the various and common maladies which aflict us in these days of advanced technology and extensive outlets for play and fun. We don't always need to go running to a doctor. Do a little research and try some of the natural herbs for your health and well being.
health • herbs • natural • ailments • malady
Native Remedies
Traditional Indigenous medicine is a vast and complex specialist field, often plundered by corporate pirates and new age novices. Personal use only - do not exploit.
indigenous medicine • native remedies • aboriginal medicine • medicinal plants • native medicinal plants
Traditional Indigenous medicine is a vast and complex specialist field, often plundered by corporate pirates and new age novices. Personal use only - do not exploit.
indigenous medicine • native remedies • aboriginal medicine • medicinal plants • native medicinal plants
Ancient Egyptian medicine
This article explains the methods used by Ancient Egyptian doctors.
medicine • healing • doctor • ancient • egypt
This article explains the methods used by Ancient Egyptian doctors.
medicine • healing • doctor • ancient • egypt
Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael
Ellis Peters' detective novels created the sleuthing monk Brother Cadfael, who has since been played by Derek Jacobi in the television adaptations.
brother cadfael • ellis peters • derek jacobi • a morbid taste for bones • detective novel
Ellis Peters' detective novels created the sleuthing monk Brother Cadfael, who has since been played by Derek Jacobi in the television adaptations.
brother cadfael • ellis peters • derek jacobi • a morbid taste for bones • detective novel
Pulmonaria--An Episode on "ER?"
This herbal perennial has made a real comeback!
perennial • companion plants • lungwort • lung wort • root division
This herbal perennial has made a real comeback!
perennial • companion plants • lungwort • lung wort • root division
The Lucky Shamrock Plant
Internationally recognised as a traditional symbol of Ireland, the shamrock is a three-leafed clover believed to bestow good luck.
shamrock • lucky plant • irish symbol • st patrick • trifolium repens
Internationally recognised as a traditional symbol of Ireland, the shamrock is a three-leafed clover believed to bestow good luck.
shamrock • lucky plant • irish symbol • st patrick • trifolium repens
Two Medicinal Members of the Ginger Family
In the practice of herbal medicine, two members of the ginger family have been used for thousands of years for everything from arthritis to sore throats.
ginger • turmeric • medicinal properties of ginger • turmeric as an anti-inflammatory • natural treatments for nausea
In the practice of herbal medicine, two members of the ginger family have been used for thousands of years for everything from arthritis to sore throats.
ginger • turmeric • medicinal properties of ginger • turmeric as an anti-inflammatory • natural treatments for nausea
Sheep Sorrel in Essiac ® Formula
Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is one of the four ingredients in the herbal formula discovered by Rene Caisse in 1922. She isolated Sheep sorrel as a critcal ingredient.
sheep sorrel • essiac • rene • caisse • cancer
Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is one of the four ingredients in the herbal formula discovered by Rene Caisse in 1922. She isolated Sheep sorrel as a critcal ingredient.
sheep sorrel • essiac • rene • caisse • cancer
Ten Health Remedies from Your Backyard
Most people enjoy discovering natural remedies that can help common ailments - natural solutions for relief of cold symptoms, sore throat, and indigestion, for example.
natural remedies • poison ivy relief • natural cold remedy • backyard health remedies • remedies that can help
Most people enjoy discovering natural remedies that can help common ailments - natural solutions for relief of cold symptoms, sore throat, and indigestion, for example.
natural remedies • poison ivy relief • natural cold remedy • backyard health remedies • remedies that can help
Water Garden Spotlight: Chinese Lizard Tail
Chinese Lizard Tail has many uses, the least of which is a charming water garden plant.
saururus chinensis • chinese lizard tail • water gardens • water plants • folk remedy
Chinese Lizard Tail has many uses, the least of which is a charming water garden plant.
saururus chinensis • chinese lizard tail • water gardens • water plants • folk remedy
Bog Garden Spotlight: Bee Balm
Find out how to use the Bee Balm in a Bog Garden setting and its old folk remedy usage.
bog garden • bog garden plants • bee balm • native americans used bog plants • bog plants
Find out how to use the Bee Balm in a Bog Garden setting and its old folk remedy usage.
bog garden • bog garden plants • bee balm • native americans used bog plants • bog plants
Brief History of Mustard Plasters
Long the staple of many household first aid supplies, the mustard plaster has had an interesting history dating back two thousand or more years.
history mustard plasters • home remedy • household first aid • mustard plant medicine • ground mustard seed
Long the staple of many household first aid supplies, the mustard plaster has had an interesting history dating back two thousand or more years.
history mustard plasters • home remedy • household first aid • mustard plant medicine • ground mustard seed
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II reveals the medicinal virtues of this unusual plant.
burdock • arctium • great burdock • burrs • medicinal uses
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part II reveals the medicinal virtues of this unusual plant.
burdock • arctium • great burdock • burrs • medicinal uses
Did Ludvig Van Beethoven Die of Lead Poisoning?
Ludwig van Beethoven played a pivotal role in the evolution of classical music. He suffered a lifetime of ailments was it possible they were caused by lead poisoning?
ludvig • van beethoven • lead • posioning • hair testing
Ludwig van Beethoven played a pivotal role in the evolution of classical music. He suffered a lifetime of ailments was it possible they were caused by lead poisoning?
ludvig • van beethoven • lead • posioning • hair testing
Don't You Dare Tell A Soul
Believing in the Wee Folk is up to you. Children do effortlessly. For the rest of us it is something couched in shame or chagrin.
out of sight • out of mind • up close and personal • enthrall • leprechaun
Believing in the Wee Folk is up to you. Children do effortlessly. For the rest of us it is something couched in shame or chagrin.
out of sight • out of mind • up close and personal • enthrall • leprechaun
Elderberries
Elderberries have been used for millennia in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Many cultivars make pleasing landscape specimens, and most offer other benefits, too.
elderberries health benefits • medicinal uses of elderberries • useful parts of elderberries • landscaping with elderberries • are elderberries edible
Elderberries have been used for millennia in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Many cultivars make pleasing landscape specimens, and most offer other benefits, too.
elderberries health benefits • medicinal uses of elderberries • useful parts of elderberries • landscaping with elderberries • are elderberries edible
Epsom Salts to Detox, Relieve Pain
Epsom salts are chemical crystals of hydrated magnesium sulfate that are used externally in hydrotherapy treatments and as skin scrubs, and hair treatments.
magnesium • epsom salts • skin scrubs • flotation therapy • hydrotherapy
Epsom salts are chemical crystals of hydrated magnesium sulfate that are used externally in hydrotherapy treatments and as skin scrubs, and hair treatments.
magnesium • epsom salts • skin scrubs • flotation therapy • hydrotherapy
Frostwort
With the last winter snow (I hope!) on the ground, Frostwort seemed appropriate...and useful too! Find out more...
herbalist • herbal • herbalism • frostwort • rock rose
With the last winter snow (I hope!) on the ground, Frostwort seemed appropriate...and useful too! Find out more...
herbalist • herbal • herbalism • frostwort • rock rose
Growing Catnip, Cat Mint or Nepeta
Cat mint is an herb that is so easy to grow, even if you don't have a green thumb it will thrive.
catnip • catmint • nepeta cataria • easy to grow herbs • cat treat
Cat mint is an herb that is so easy to grow, even if you don't have a green thumb it will thrive.
catnip • catmint • nepeta cataria • easy to grow herbs • cat treat
Hedge Witch
Ancient followers of earth-based spirituality who were the precursors to our modern day herbalists.
hedge witch • witchcraft • wise woman • paganism • history of witchcraft
Ancient followers of earth-based spirituality who were the precursors to our modern day herbalists.
hedge witch • witchcraft • wise woman • paganism • history of witchcraft
Herbs and Oils: a comparison
Herbs have been used for healing for millennia; essential oils are the concentrated essence of the plant, and their usage is more recent and many times more potent.
essential oil • healing oil • herbal and homeopathic remedy • mint family square stem • herbal remedies and tinctures
Herbs have been used for healing for millennia; essential oils are the concentrated essence of the plant, and their usage is more recent and many times more potent.
essential oil • healing oil • herbal and homeopathic remedy • mint family square stem • herbal remedies and tinctures
Herbs and Spices Instead of the Drugstore?
When in physical or emotional distress do you reach for a synthetic drug or nature for help? Herbs and spices can tempt your taste buds while promoting good health.
healthy lifestyle • herbal medicines • boost your immune system • herbal treatments • herbs instead of drugs
When in physical or emotional distress do you reach for a synthetic drug or nature for help? Herbs and spices can tempt your taste buds while promoting good health.
healthy lifestyle • herbal medicines • boost your immune system • herbal treatments • herbs instead of drugs
Patchouli
Patchouli is known for its heady, earthy scent.
herb plant • essential oil • aromatherapy • medicinal herbs
Patchouli is known for its heady, earthy scent.
herb plant • essential oil • aromatherapy • medicinal herbs
Preparing an Herbal Tincture
Up until the early 20th century, doctors used extracts of beneficial herbs to treat all manner of ills. With a modicum of knowledge, anyone can make an herbal tincture.
making herbal tinctures • herbal medicine • herbal extract • herbal first aid • herbal preparations
Up until the early 20th century, doctors used extracts of beneficial herbs to treat all manner of ills. With a modicum of knowledge, anyone can make an herbal tincture.
making herbal tinctures • herbal medicine • herbal extract • herbal first aid • herbal preparations
The Use of Medicinal Medieval Herbs
Herbs and plants used in medieval times were popularized by the herbalists John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper; many herbs in use today were also found in medieval gardens.
the use of medicinal medieval herbs • plants of the middle ages • the publication of a herbal by john gerard • the influence of nicholas culpeper the engish phys • medicinal herbs and plants used by nicholas culpep
Herbs and plants used in medieval times were popularized by the herbalists John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper; many herbs in use today were also found in medieval gardens.
the use of medicinal medieval herbs • plants of the middle ages • the publication of a herbal by john gerard • the influence of nicholas culpeper the engish phys • medicinal herbs and plants used by nicholas culpep
Yarrow
Yarrow is an herb that deserves more attention and research. Read about its uses, growing, and propagating.
herb gardening • herbs • yarrow • achillea • medicinal herbs
Yarrow is an herb that deserves more attention and research. Read about its uses, growing, and propagating.
herb gardening • herbs • yarrow • achillea • medicinal herbs
Australian Aboriginal Native Plant Use
The Australian aborigines have traditionally used native plants for many things; uses of plants included food, medicine, tools, weapons, food utensils and art objects.
australian aboriginal native plant use • impact of european immigrants on australian aborig • how australia's aborigines used plants for food an • species of edible plants used by the aborigines • aboriginal use of plants for medicinal purposes
The Australian aborigines have traditionally used native plants for many things; uses of plants included food, medicine, tools, weapons, food utensils and art objects.
australian aboriginal native plant use • impact of european immigrants on australian aborig • how australia's aborigines used plants for food an • species of edible plants used by the aborigines • aboriginal use of plants for medicinal purposes
Ayurvedic Cancer Treatments
Ayurvedic medical practices are beneficial alternative options that can be used in conjunction with traditional cancer medications and treatments.
ayurvedic cancer treatments • cancer treatment • holistic cancer treatment • ayurveda • herbal cancer treatment
Ayurvedic medical practices are beneficial alternative options that can be used in conjunction with traditional cancer medications and treatments.
ayurvedic cancer treatments • cancer treatment • holistic cancer treatment • ayurveda • herbal cancer treatment
Benefits of Aromatherapy
An overview for amateurs and beginners of how to use aromatherapy products, their benefits, risks and considerations to make when using aromatherapy products.
aromatherapy • essential oils • plant extracts • holisitc therapy • alternative medicine
An overview for amateurs and beginners of how to use aromatherapy products, their benefits, risks and considerations to make when using aromatherapy products.
aromatherapy • essential oils • plant extracts • holisitc therapy • alternative medicine
Boneset Herb for Muscle Pain of Influenza
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.
boneset • herbal tea • relieve muscle pain of influenza • cold remedy • herbal medicine
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.
boneset • herbal tea • relieve muscle pain of influenza • cold remedy • herbal medicine
Butcher's Broom
Butcher's Broom is returning to the limelight as a safe and effective treatment for weakened blood vessels and capillaries, among other things.
butchers broom • varicose • veins • hemorrhoids • hypertension
Butcher's Broom is returning to the limelight as a safe and effective treatment for weakened blood vessels and capillaries, among other things.
butchers broom • varicose • veins • hemorrhoids • hypertension
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