So many books to choose from, where does one begin to know what books are recommended for budding herbalists? We have taken some of the guess work away for you! Happy Reading 🙂 Here are a list of fifteen books (listed in no particular order) we recommend our… [Read More]
Dandelion ~ Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Taraxacum Officinal Common Name(s): Dandelion Leaf and Root Habitat and Growing area: Found widespread colouring meadows and waste places in April – May. Dandelion is found here in Ontario on our farm, lawns and disturbed soil. Pertinent Information on the Plant: Alterative (blood… [Read More]
Medicinal Merits of Spices
Let’s begin with our foundational health… “Let Your Food be your Medicine and Your Medicine be your Food”, Hippocrates proclaimed this more than 2,000 years ago. This is one of my favourite quotes because it says it all. Good health begins in the kitchen and food is… [Read More]
Echinacea – Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Echinacea Angustifolia / Echinacea Purpurea Common Name(s): Echinacea Root Habitat and Growing area: Found in the USA prairies. Found in Canada, and on our farm. I had a nice patch in my flower bed and put seeds into our field. We currently have a… [Read More]
Maple Syrup Burn
What can I say, I was injured making maple syrup! Yep, I accidentally poured scalding water on my foot! I couldn’t believe I did it, but I am happy to report that it healed beautifully and thought I would share how quickly it healed. Day 1 (evening) Immediately… [Read More]
