If you are familiar with the traditional medicine of China, India, or Tibet you have come across powdered formulas. Ancient recipes made from plant, animal, and mineral ingredients that are sometimes toxic and need to be consumed with knowledge and care. Powders can be taken as part of a tea, in capsules, or mixed intoContinue reading “Rejuvenation Pastes”
Healthy food is our best preventative medicine. As busy women we may not listen to our bodies. In a frantic attempt to meet the needs of others we settle for what is easy but not wise. Many times I have shoved my kids cold, leftovers into my mouth as I hustle them out the doorContinue reading “Self Care Sunday:Comfort Food”
Even though I floss and brush regularly, dental care is challenging this year for several reasons. I have the time, knowledge and skills to be proactive and make my own simple solutions. I always feel comforted and empowered when I can use something made from my own garden. These recipes are inexpensive, effective, easy toContinue reading “Sage mouthwash and toothpaste”
It is always exciting to find and experiment with something new. I made three oxymels this year, each using a different type of fruit-oranges, currants, and hawthorn berries. An oxymel is an infusion of herbs into vinegar and honey (see also shrubs, kvass, kombucha, switchels and other similar fermented “sodas”/drinks ). Plants easily give upContinue reading “BLACK CURRANT and Thyme Oxymel”
Posted byblackbirdsbackyard November 8, 2020 March 10, 2021 Posted inFood Recipes, Oxymels and Fermented Drinks, Preventative Care, Tonics and Restoratives2 Comments on BLACK CURRANT and Thyme Oxymel	
I have been growing feverfew for 40 years. Like rue it is one of those staples of any European herb garden. It has pretty white flowers and an an attractive shape. If you are mindful it will not become invasive when it goes to seed. Until recently I never used this plant. . My kidsContinue reading “Herbal Migraine Butter (FEVERFEW)”
Posted byblackbirdsbackyard June 15, 2020 December 6, 2021 Posted inFood Recipes, Preventative Care	