Ear infections, also called otitis media, are infections of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum. They are often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. I find that I can reliably resolve an ear infection in several hours by using natural methods such as herbal tinctures, ear oil, essential oils, and other natural remedies.

There is a profound relationship that we can access between using herbs and healing emotional traumas. Each plant might have something specific to offer to deepen our healing process. I believe herbs can help us remember something fundamentally true about ourselves – that we are connected to all life, and therefore not alone.

Antibiotics don’t treat sinus infections well. For this reason, I have seen many doctors recommending neti pots to their patients. Neti pots, herbs, and essential oils can be key to resolving sinusitis. Herbs that thin mucus, fight infection, soothe tissues and encourage expectoration are very helpful.

Herbal glycerites are tasty and appropriate for most ages. Learn how to make your own herbal glycerites with this article and video demonstration.

Herbal Salves are herb infused oils that have been combined with a thickener, such as beeswax, to create a solid product at room temperature. Used externally, they are an effective way to treat anything from a mild skin irritation to a specific skin or musculoskeletal concern.

Learn the different processes for making high quality fresh and dry plant herbal oils.

Elderberry syrup is a staple for many households during the cold and flu season. It's easy to understand why when we look at the medicinal properties of this beautiful shrub. This is the best elderberry syrup recipe I've ever made!

Floral oxymels are delicious and a wonderful way to use medicinal flowers. Learn how to make them, as well as different categories of flower flavors to use.

Learn about caring for your respiratory system during prolonged smoke exposure using herbs and essential oils. Lots of recipes available.

This gluten-free recipe combines three aromatic flowers that made my kitchen smell amazing. They taste delicious, with a hint of tartness.

Sumac Fire Cider is a new twist on a traditional herbal formula. It is an excellent cold and flu remedy and can help stimulate digestion and immune function.

This rose cordial is simple, but it really captures the complexity and beauty of a summer rose! Sip a small amount as an after-dinner treat, add a splash to fruit, ice cream, or cheesecake.

I made an herbal punch that got rave reviews and I thought I'd share the recipe with you. This would be a fun punch for any celebratory event.

An herbal pill is a combination of powdered herbs or extracts rolled into a small sphere. The herbs are combined with an excipient, which moistens and binds the herbs and allows them to be formed into small balls.

The Winter Tonic Herbal Switchel is delicious and very versatile. I hope you enjoy it and that it might even become one of your family’s go-to remedies for the fall and winter months.

Herbal cough drops are lozenges that can be sucked to relieve a cough or sore throat. These honey cough drops taste great and are very effective!

An herbal salve recipe made from plants that are easy to grow and can be found in many herb gardens, maybe even yours!

Natural remedies for children with special needs including herbs, essential oils, flower essences and lots of recipes.

When doing a cleanse, why just focus on the liver and digestive system? It just makes sense to involve ALL of the eliminatory organs.

When doing a cleanse, why just focus on the liver and digestive system? It just makes sense to involve ALL of the eliminatory organs.