When you think of chamomile, you likely think about the tea and nothing else. The truth is chamomile can be used in a number of ways. It can also be used for more than calming the nerves and getting a good night’s sleep. Here are a few of the ways to use chamomile for your health along with some tips on how to mix chamomile and use it properly. Continue reading →

When you think of sage you may think of a bundle of dried leaves used to smudge a home and remove negative energy from the house. This can be a great idea for most people, but others may be a bit put off by the mystical idea behind this method. The truth is, there are some very practical reasons why everyone should have sage in their medicine cabinet. Here are a few of those reasons, how to use the sage, and how to store it for later use.

Asthma Related Issues

One of the leading reasons you should have sage in your medicine cabinet is for members of your family that have asthma or severe breathing issues during cold and flu or allergy season. Inhaling sage can help with bronchial issues. You can place sage leaves in a salt inhaler to help boost the salt properties and help with breathing. You can also burn sage in the home to help with respiratory blocks. If you choose to use it with salt inhalers, make sure the leaves are not to small as you will inhale them into your mouth by accident rather than the oils. Continue reading →

Menthol based herbs are some of the more commonly requested and used in home medicinal and health recipes. The problem is, most people do not know how to use them properly, how to harvest them, how to grow them, or even how to store them. Continue reading →