You may be wondering what a poultice is and why you would be using it. The fact is, you have probably already used a poultice in your daily life but you may not realize it because you are calling it something else.

A poultice is a pack or salve that helps with healing of sore muscles, skin issues, or forms of pain. This application is fairly easy, depending on how long you want to extract the benefits. Creating a natural poultice is also easy if you know the right steps.

Here are a few of the basics to know for preparing your first natural poultice:

Time is Everything for Your Poultice Base

The first thing you need to do is decide how long you will be using the poultice on the affected area. This is important, because you will either be using a flour based paste for the poultice or a cheesecloth like application filled with the mixture you will be using. Continue reading →

As you probably know by know, herbs have a long list of benefits. Not only do they help with many different physical and mental health issues, but they can also be used in a number of ways.

If you don’t want to cook with the herbs or make a tea, then you can add them to your bath. This is going to be an herbal bath, often referred to as using herbal bath tea for relaxation and medicinal properties.

What Goes in an Herbal Bath Tea

When thinking about an herbal bath tea, you really just need to think about what you would put in herbal tea itself. The main components are the same, the only difference being that they are added to your bath instead of a cup of tea you drink. Continue reading →