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...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 1, 2014 | Garden, Herbalism, Homesteading
The minute I learned of the existence of herb spirals I wanted one, but the task always seemed so daunting to undertake. This year instead of dreaming about it, we actually decided to do it! It has been a little challenging, mostly trying to find the time to do it,...
by Spiraea Herbs | Mar 25, 2014 | Herbalism, Materia Medica
Sambucus Nigra (American Elderflower) While most people are familiar with the berries of the American Elder plant, I was taught about flowers in school. I can’t remember why my teacher opted to use the flower of the plant, although I’ve heard many tales from my Oma...
by Spiraea Herbs | Mar 18, 2014 | Herbalism, Materia Medica
I don’t know what this winter season was like for most of you, but for my family it was brutal. It started with a head cold – headaches and a super stuffy nose. Then the stomach flu hit as soon as I started feeling better. Although the actual symptoms only lasted 48...
