In this recipe I will use Coconut Oil, St. John’s Infused Oil, and Shea Butter. Shea Butter and Coconut Oil have already been proven excellent for skin health. St. John’s properties only enhance this positive effect. Coconut oil and shea butter are softening and St. Johns’s Wort reduces irritation and redness. I made St. John’s infused oil at home. It is very easy to prepare it – just see the recipe about how to make an infused oil with the cold infusion method. I use this homemade butter for everything dry skin, face, rush, and protection. You can also use it for daily care. There are no arti ..read more

Tinctures are herbal medicines in which healing properties from the herbs are transferred in alcohol, and like that, they can last a long time. Every herbal cabinet should contain tinctures from a few herbs to be used when needed. Yarrow tincture is a first-aid remedy. It is helpful for fevers, colds, flu, and improves digestion. It is also an aid in UTI (urinary tract infections) and it strengthens the vascular system. Prepare this easy recipe and use the yarrow tincture for: 1. Fevers Yarrow stimulates the skin pores to open and increase sweating. With that, the body temperature is lowering ..read more

Herbal Tinctures are alcohol based preparations that are traditionally used for preserving and taking herbal remedies. All the healthy benefits from the herb are transferred to the alcohol. This herb is used in ancient times to give strength and courage to those who take it. Thyme tincture contains two oil-soluble components carvacrol and thymol with medical value. It reduces associated spasms, and that’s why it is mostly used for a chest cold, bronchitis, and cough. Thyme Tincture Health Benefits and Uses Thyme relieves you from the cough and you can heal and rest quickly. The antispasmodic ..read more

I already wrote all about elder plant and its benefits for human health. The tea, infused oil, and tincture from elderflower is used from ancient times till today for the common cold, flu, respiratory tract, and to boost immunity for winter days. This will be an article about how to make elderflower tincture at home and enrich your herbal cabinet with a tincture that will help you to prevent the cold, flu, and protect the respiratory tract. The therapeutic properties of this herb come from antioxidant flavonoids quercetin and rutin. Also, it is rich in anthocyanins. Elderflower Tincture Health ..read more

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is usually used as a mild sedative for restlessness and nervousness. It relieves you from the dark moods and it gives you back the joy. Also this tincture has pain relieving effect and is perfect for menopausal women who have anxiety and irritability. This recipe for tincture is used for centuries. It preserves and maintains healthy properties from the herb into the alcohol. Like that it extends the life of it up to 4 years. St. John’s Wort Tincture Health Benefits St. John’s Wort Tincture has antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, sedative, analgesic, antivi ..read more

In ancient times, Origanum majorana was also called “joy of the mountain” and “herb of happiness”. The aromatic scent, beautiful sight, and purple flowers that cover the hills are the reason for that nickname. It was a very popular herb between Greeks and Roman. Marjoram was part of their culture and they used it in both weddings and funerals. It is often confused with Origanum vulgare – Oregano. Both herbs are from the same mint family Lamiaceae and are very similar. Sweet marjoram’s siblings are thyme, basil, lavender, sage, rosemary, and of course, oregano. Sweet Marjoram has antibacterial ..read more

Yarrow is a well-known plant with white flowers and mostly grows near the countryside. It grows to 70 cm and it blooms from June till October. The plant is edible with a bitter taste. The healing properties of the yarrow plant, like antioxidants, volatile oils, resins, and fat-soluble vitamins, are transferred and preserved in the carrier oil through the infusion. When yarrow is blooming, the volatile oils are at highest concentration. Yarrow Oil Health Benefits and Uses Yarrow infused oil is a first-aid oil in your herbal cabinet. It has astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial proper ..read more

People developing ‘modern medicine’ tend to try and copy nature. Conventional medicine strives to make potions and pills with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and other properties found in nature. And many of these medications do not contain natural ingredients, but man-made ingredients simulating the effects of those found in nature. Now, what if I told you about a natural supplement said, and I quote the prophet Mohamed loosely, ‘to cure everything except death’? And what if I told you that people have used this supplement since time immemorial to cure all manners of health issues ..read more

After I made lemon balm infused oil, now I will use it in everyday hand balm. It is an excellent balm that helps your skin, especially in winter days. To make hand balm at home is very easy. You don’t need special equipment. Besides that, you will get natural balm without any harmful additives. Shea butter and coconut oil are already proven for skin health. They soften and retain skin moisture. Lemon balm complements this effectiveness with its antibacterial and inflammatory properties. It soothes irritated skin and causes a pleasant feeling. The wax maintains the density and shape of the balm ..read more

You can preserve the useful ingredients of lemon balm in a carrier oil in a very easy way. It can be prepared at home without any special equipment. For what can be it used? Well, I mostly use it for homemade skincare products. The antibacterial and soothing properties of lemon balm make the oil perfect for skin maintaining. Also can be used for herpes simplex virus (HSV) – topical treatment, both genital and oral. But not only that, its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and many other health properties from this plant is enough reason to have it in your herbal cabinet. You can read about all heal ..read more