Tinctures are a healing agent that you may have heard of or seen in herb shops, health food stores, and in herbal medicine books.

These liquids are generally very potent and can contain one herb or a mi of different herbs and plants used to combat specific issues.

For example, you may see a tincture for migraines or a tincture for insomnia and even panic attacks.

Tinctures are usually taken as a few drops on the tongue or mixed with water and taken orally.

If you have been considering making tinctures from plants found in and around your area, especially those found in abundance, here are the basic steps you will need to follow: Continue reading →

There are a variety of different natural products you can make at home with healing herbs, from lotions to poultices. Another popular product to make is a salve. A salve is essentially cream or oil-based and can be applied to the skin for different healing properties. Here are some tips for making your own herbal salve.

Necessary Materials to Make Your Salve

If you want to learn how to make your own herbal salves, you are on your way to stocking up your medicine cabinet with natural remedies for burns, scrapes, and many other health issues.

The first thing you need to do is gather the right materials. To start with, you will need to choose a carrier oil or any type of organic oil. Coconut oil is often chosen, but you can also use olive oil. Continue reading →