Every spring our yard turns bright yellow with dandelions, and instead of seeing weeds, I’ve started seeing one of the easiest free herbal teas to make at home. Dandelion flowers are just one useful part of the plant. The leaves, flowers, and roots have all been used for food, herbal remedies, and homestead projects for […]
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This is the simplest and easiest natural mosquito repellent recipe I’ve ever used – and it actually works. I’ve tried all the store bought repellents and while those do work, this homemade concoction that only uses 2 ingredients is the only thing I use on myself and my children when I’m focused on mosquito protection.
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Dandelions are more than ‘pesty weeds‘, their benefits – specifically the root, has been used in traditional herbal practices for generations. The dandelion root benefits are commonly consumed through teas, tinctures, and other herbal preparations and people use it for digestion, detoxing and seasonal wellness support. Not to mention, dandelions are beloved by chickens –
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Dandelions are one of the most under-utilized medicinal plants. For decades they’ve received nothing but the term ‘weed’, and intense ratification on lawns. But over the last few years, people are coming back to dandelions and their medicinal benefits. Dandelion root in particular has been used for generations in herbal remedies, most often as a
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Herbal tinctures have been used for centuries as a simple way to preserve and use medicinal plants. What is a tincture? At their core, tinctures are concentrated herbal extracts made by soaking herbs in either alcohol, glycerin, or apple cider vinegar to pull out beneficial compounds. They’re one of the easiest ways to preserve herbs
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