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Dandelion Root Benefits (Why It’s Been Used for Generations)

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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How To Make Dandelion Root Tincture (Zone 5 Friendly)

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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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What Is a Tincture? How to Make Herbal Tinctures at Home

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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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Red Clover Tea Benefits (What It’s Used For and How It May Help)

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Red clover tea is one of those simple herbal teas that people have been using for a long time. Not because it’s trendy or complicated – but because it’s easy to make, widely available, and has a long history of traditional use. If you’re interested in learning how to grow red clover, check out our

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How to Harvest Red Clover Flower (and Dry It Properly at Home)

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If you’ve got red clover growing nearby, you’re sitting on something useful! Not just for your soil or pollinators – but something you can actually harvest and use yourself naturally. I began paying attention to red clover once I got more into herbal remedies (see my collection of medicinal herb guides here). Red clover one

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