by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 4, 2015 | Cold and Flu, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Natural Health
Will this cold never die? Words I’m sure we’ve all uttered at one time or another. Well today folks, I utter those words. All my symptoms are gone mostly except this darn tootin’ cough. During the day I can handle it. It’s annoying yes, but...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 22, 2015 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Natural Health
I guess it was inevitable, even though a mama can hope and dream. We’ve had our first battle with the cold/flu and with it came a nasty cough. It started with monkey man and I fought it hard, but after 4 days of a preschooler coughing in your face there is only...
by Spiraea Herbs | Feb 17, 2015 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Natural Health
You have no idea how excited I was when I finally got my hands on some horseradish root! I’ve been wanting to make Fire Cider all winter and now I can. And even better, now I can share the recipe and process with you. Ideally you would want to start this in late...
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 | 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...
