Herbal

*disclaimer*

I am not a  doctor and I am not a professional herbalist…if you plan to use this or any other herbal remedy, please consider consulting a medical or naturopathic professional, and know that you use any herbal rememdy at your own risk…DO YOUR RESEARCH…all herbal remedies may interact with medications or preexisting medical conditions…plus there is always the risk of having unknown allergies or intolerences…herbs are still drugs–even if they are “natural”, that doesn’t mean they are harmless…

Topics:
Herbal Lesson #1
Carrier Oils
Greener Cleaning
Herbal Infusions and Preparations
Infusing Oils
Making a Professional Grade Plant Press

Herbs:
Angelica
Calendula
Chamomile
Dandelion
Elder
Ginger
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lemongrass
Luffa
Peppermint
Rose
Sage
Valerian
Yarrow

Links:
University of Maryland Medical Center Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Index
Pick Your Own
Local Harvest
Erowid
Henriette’s Herbal
Homestead Garden
Got Mead?
Make Your Cosmetics
NIH’s Medline
National Center of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
Botanical.com (online version of Mrs. Grieve’s Herbal)
Mother Nature
Online Field Guides @ e-nature
Bee Keeping Blog
Seed Savers Exchange
Dave’s Garden
Sustainable Table

Favorite Suppliers:
Mountain Rose Herbs
Richters