Homemade Remedies

Elderberry Syrup Recipe for Coughs, Colds, and Flu

We make this elderberry syrup and have found it very effective in getting rid of cold and flu. It’s simple to make and makes a great homemade cough syrup too!

How To Prevent Getting Sick and Shorten Duration

Today let’s discuss how to prevent a cold and what you can do to shorten the duration of sicknesses like the common cold if you’re past the initial stages.

How To Help an Upset Stomach Naturally

Learn how to help an upset stomach with natural remedies so you can feel doubly good about curing your aliment and doing it with no harmful side-effects!

What Is Usnea And What Are Its Beneficial Uses?

Usnea is a lichen that has many benefits when used properly. Let’s take a closer look and discover a usnea tincture recipe to harness its beneficial uses.

Learn How to Preserve Jewelweed For Later Use

Jewelweed is a very potent remedy for poison ivy rash. But what if it’s out of season? Here are a few ways to preserve jewelweed for use all year round.

A Soothing DIY Bug Bite and Boo Boo Stick Recipe

This DIY bug bite stick and boo boo stick is perfect for warm summer months. It soothes and protects skin and is great for little ones and grownups alike.

Get Springtime Allergy Relief with Essential Oils

This list of essential oils for allergies will help when springtime allergy symptoms act up. And we include blend recipes for both diffusers and inhalers!

Ease Chest Congestion & Cough With Ginger Wraps

Although a mustard wrap (also known as mustard plaster) has long been used for congestion and mucus, I found a ginger wrap for cough and mucus works better.

Natural Homemade Mosquito/Insect/Bug Repellent

This natural homemade mosquito repellent works for mosquitos, flies and other annoying warm season insects. Apply your DIY mosquito repellent with confidence.

DIY Sore Muscle Soak to Alleviate Aches and Pains

Whether it’s from exercise, inflammation, or stress, I find myself taking a bath for sore muscles more and more. And it really helps alleviate aches and pains!

A Quick And Easy Homemade Headache Balm Recipe

This simple recipe for homemade headache balm is easy to make and it works fast. It’s made with all natural ingredients and you can always keep it with you.

Stop Bleeding Fast with Homemade Styptic Powder

Learn how to stop bleeding with styptic powder, a natural coagulant. Styptic powder is easy to make, natural, and the ingredients are common pantry items!

DIY Pain Salve to Treat and Relieve Sore Muscles

This DIY pain salve recipe is a simple and effective sore muscle treatment you can make at home and keep on hand to treat those everyday aches and pains.

Homemade Bitters: For Medicinal and Culinary Uses

I learned how to make bitters because homemade bitters have many medicinal and culinary uses, and now I control the ingredients, the alcohol, and the flavor.

7 Common Injuries We Prefer to Heal With Herbs

I use healing herbs for wounds that don’t require professional care. Today we’ll focus on herbs for scrapes, bruises, splinters, sprains, bug bites, and more.

Ditch the Citronella Candle and Diffuse Essential Oils

Today I show you why I switched from the commercial citronella candle to diffusing my favorite essential oil mosquito repellent blend. It just works better, and it’s natural!

Learn to Treat Springtime Nasal Allergies Naturally

I have nasal Spring allergies to a lot of what happens this time of year. The good news is, there are many ways to get relief from nasal Spring allergies. Here are a few of them!

Safe Cold and Flu Herbs You Can Use While Pregnant

Can you take flu or cold medicine while pregnant? Perhaps some of them, but why not try these safe herbs for cold and flu first. You have nothing to lose!