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langua vert: July 2010
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010. The mimosa (Albizia julibrissin). Is in full bloom with it's bright pink puffs. it has been around for as long as i can remember - but i just learned about it's medicine today. I gathered some flowers and cut up some bark and started a tincture. put them all in jar, cover with alcohol - shake it up occasionally - and it will sit for 4 to 6 weeks. then strain the plant material. Subscribe to: Posts ( Atom ). Tierra natural skin care. The medicine woman's roots. Content and images &#...
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langua vert: January 2010
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Friday, January 29, 2010. I haven't posted lately because i got bucked off a horse :( and have been ailing. after making sure nothing was broken - of course my doctor prescribed anti-inflammatories, pain killers and muscle relaxers. i don't want to to do this - so back to the books to refresh what i have learned to help deal with this. I reread jim mcdonald's article on back pain: http:/ www.herbcraft.org/backpain.html. And then pulled out my solomon's seal. Root (Polygonatum biflorum) and mullein. One o...
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langua vert: mimosa
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010. The mimosa (Albizia julibrissin). Is in full bloom with it's bright pink puffs. it has been around for as long as i can remember - but i just learned about it's medicine today. I gathered some flowers and cut up some bark and started a tincture. put them all in jar, cover with alcohol - shake it up occasionally - and it will sit for 4 to 6 weeks. then strain the plant material. Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom ). Tierra natural skin care. The medicine woman's roots. Content and i...
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langua vert: June 2011
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Monday, June 13, 2011. Bee sting. and plantain. I got my first bee sting a few hours ago. i had heard about using plantain (Platago major). pick a leaf, chew it up to release it's juices, and apply it to the sting. almost immediately, the pain subsided - the stinging stopped - the swelling went down. you can keep it in place with a band-aid. Subscribe to: Posts ( Atom ). Bee sting. and plantain. Tierra natural skin care. Herbal medicine and spirit healing the wise woman way. The medicine woman's roots.
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langua vert: April 2010
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Monday, April 26, 2010. I forgot to write about chia sage (Salvia hispanica). From my herb walk. i collected about 8 seeds from the dried seed pod and i am going to try to get it to grow. so far. it is just of pot of soil. so nothing to write about yet. but here is some info on this amazing plant:. Derives from the Latin salvere. Which means "to heal". this herb is highly regarded for its healing qualities. an ancient proverb states, "why should a man die who has sage. And yerba mansa (Anemopsis californ...
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langua vert: June 2010
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Thursday, June 24, 2010. Arnica and st. john's wort. I just got my package from mountain rose herbs ( mountainroseherbs.com. Of arnica ( Arnica. Montana) and st. john's wort ( Hypericum perforatum). I am infusing them both in olive oil - and then i will make a salve. Oil is beneficial for muscle aches, injured muscles, sprains, bruises, dislocations, swelling due to fractures, trauma to soft tissue, rheumatic pain, and inflammation from insect bites. since arnica. Use the oil of st. john's wort. Is blood...
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langua vert: July 2013
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Friday, July 5, 2013. Is one of the most powerful natural healers. the active constituent of turmeric. Is a polyphenol with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. polyphenols have the ability to stabilize free radicals, which can damage the body’s cells. if you suffer from arthritis, back pain or any kind of joint pain, it helps reduce the inflammation by reducing histamine levels. curcumin. Lowers the levels of two enzymes in the body that cause inflammation. 9 parts dried turmeric powder.
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langua vert: turmeric
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Friday, July 5, 2013. Is one of the most powerful natural healers. the active constituent of turmeric. Is a polyphenol with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. polyphenols have the ability to stabilize free radicals, which can damage the body’s cells. if you suffer from arthritis, back pain or any kind of joint pain, it helps reduce the inflammation by reducing histamine levels. curcumin. Lowers the levels of two enzymes in the body that cause inflammation. 9 parts dried turmeric powder.
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langua vert: September 2009
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009. I have solomon's seal. Tincture. i am so pleased. my first tincture. What did i notice? Well it was very slimy. which makes sense because i just read that solomon's seal. Is mucilaginous. mucilage is a gelatin like substance found in herbs. it is used in medicine for it's demulcent properties. demulcent herbs have the effect of acting as a protective barrier on inflamed or irritated tissue. these herbs are soothing and cooling. Time for a tea break. Got me thinking about my...
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langua vert: bee sting... and plantain
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Monday, June 13, 2011. Bee sting. and plantain. I got my first bee sting a few hours ago. i had heard about using plantain (Platago major). pick a leaf, chew it up to release it's juices, and apply it to the sting. almost immediately, the pain subsided - the stinging stopped - the swelling went down. you can keep it in place with a band-aid. June 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM. But how did you just get your FIRST bee sting? June 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom ). Bee sting. and plantain.
