General Information
These articles will give you some background info about all manner of herb related subjects without specifically dealing with a particular ailment or recipe.
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There is a strong movement towards to use of herbal preparations instead of the never ending supply of store bought, synthetic alternatives. Many people think that by using natural products they are eliminating chemicals from their lives. The word chemical has become such a negative word when in fact all herbs contain thousands of chemicals. And it’s the natural combination of these chemicals that provide the health benefits you get from your selected herbal medicine.
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You may think that making your own remedies is an awful lot of work. After all, you could just pop down to the health food store or pharmacy and pick up an already made product. However, here are a few reasons why you might prefer to make your own.
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Although you may think that choosing the best herbal products should be no problem, there are a lot of factors that you need to consider in order to make sure they are safe to take and fresh.
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Herbal remedies that use ‘Simples’ are remedies that only use one herb at a time. These are the easiest herbal remedies to make from home and are also the generally the quickest. Surprisingly they can often be the most effective as well. These remedies allow a deeper intimacy and connection with the herb and therefore, a deeper understanding of its healing components.
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A tincture is an extraction process for herbs and is just one of the many different types of herbal extracting methods used today. The standard method of tincture which has been used for many centuries involves using an alcohol base, usually vodka as this has very little taste, to extract the herb’s nutrients and healing properties.
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There are many different ways in which we can utilise the healing powers of herbs. You can choose herbal supplements in pill form, syrups, tinctures, teas, ointments, salves, etc. With so many options to choose from you are sure to find one method which is perfect for you. The best thing about each of these methods is that with the proper information and access to good ingredients you can create most of them at home.
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The Good Oil
Many recipes for herbal remedies call for the use of oils of some sort. What are the differences between them all?
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