by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 20, 2014 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Natural Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder
For people who live in the northern hemisphere the winter blues is a very real, and in some cases, a very scary phenomenon. Most people have heard of the condition Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that is directly related to the change...
by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 18, 2014 | DIY Herbal, DIY Projects, Green Living, Herbalism, Homesteading, Wild Food Recipes
The holiday season is a great way to introduce herbs to your family and friends. Here is my top 5 picks for herbal holidays gifts. 1. Herbal Holiday Decorations Simple, cost effective and oh so pretty. These can be made with anything from calendula or lavender...
by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 11, 2014 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Materia Medica, Natural Health
One of the best parts of about being a herbalist is being able to help my family when they are in need. Ear aches and infections are extremely common in families with children. As I child I remember getting the “banana medicine” (antibiotics) often due to...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 7, 2014 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Materia Medica
Cayenne – A Medicinal Profile Latin name: Capsicum annuum Family: Solanaceae (nightshade) Cayenne is one of my favourite herbs, mostly because of its versatility. I can be used in almost any herbal tincture formulation as a warming catalyst,...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 2, 2014 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Materia Medica
Three years ago I planted one catnip plant in what I deemed my ‘mint’ garden box. Every single year it just gets bigger and bigger! I must not have any neighbourhood cats. Either that or they got too ‘high’ on my catnip and forgot where I lived! This year I...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 5, 2014 | Canning & Preserving, Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
Elderberry Juice/Decoction I got a text message from my husband saying he was getting sick. We all know that feeling; the scratch in your throat, the slight cough that is getting worse with each passing hour, a headache that just won’t quit. My husband is a supply...
