Following a flexitarian diet is something many family herbalists intuitively do. It’s also their first line of defence in a large number of disorders. The vegetarian lifestyle is appealing to many people. It is more environmentally friendly than a meat-eating diet, it can be better for your health, and it helps to encourage the ethical […]
Habanero Hamburger and Hot Dog Sauce Recipe
This hot chilli sauce is a firm family favourite and it never fails to get us compliments. It’s based on a style widely used in the West Indies. Basically, it’s habanero peppers, tropical fruit, yellow mustard, and a few other ingredients thrown in for good measure. And it’s super quick-and-easy to make. Print Recipe Habanero […]
Essential Oils For Ants – A Safe, Natural, Approach
If ants are such busy workers, how come they find time to go to all the picnics? – Marie Dressler Using essential oils for ants is a safe, natural alternative to harsh chemical sprays. Ants are quite useful in the garden. Their nests help to aerate the soil and they feed on many insect pests, […]
The Three Best Essential Oils For Wasp Stings
Of all the plagues that Heavens has sent, A wasp is most impertinent. – John Gray, Fables, 1727 There are many essential oils for wasp stings the family herbalist can use, both as a first aid treatment, and to speed up healing. Here’s our pick of the three best oils to use. How To Use […]
The Three Best Essential Oils For Bee Stings
There are many essential oils for bee stings, both as a first aid treatment, and to speed up healing. Here’s our pick of the three best oils to use, and how. Full merrily the humble-bee doth sing, Till he hath lost his honey and his sting; And being once subdued in armed tail, Sweet honey […]
Natural Sore Throat Remedies: A Guide For Family Herbalists
Looking for a safe, natural approach to sore throats? The family herbalist has a plethora of natural sore throat remedies at her disposal. In this in-depth training guide we explore the broader context of herbal approaches, and proven remedies used by contemporary herbalists. A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that […]
All-Purpose Vegetable Seasoning With Fresh or Dried Herbs
Growing your own herbs and vegetables means you always have an endless repertoire of new tastes and flavours to thrill your taste buds. This all purpose vegetable seasoning recipe is a case in point. What’s more, this recipe is packed with health boosting anti-oxidants. I started experimenting with all-purpose blends when I got tired of […]