When you start the seasonal yard cleanup, you may come across some weeds that you would normally pull up and get rid of. If you are starting a natural healing kit or a natural medicine cabinet in your home, then you may want to slow down and take a look at the weed.

Research may show that you have several very valuable weeds in your yard that actually hold a medicinal value. Here are a few of those weeds and what you need to know about each one.

Stinging Nettle

When some people hear the words stinging nettle they think of breakouts on the skin, itching, and rashes. There are some very good uses that are medically beneficial for stinging nettle that may make you decide to keep the weed in your yard. This weed can actually help with urinary tract issues. 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. Continue reading →