Detox tea is a simple way to detox your body. It not only delicious, but it can take the place of coffee and tastes similar to Chai tea. There are 15 herbs in this great tea. Together, these herbs detoxify the blood, liver, and gallbladder, stimulate the digestive...
Several of our modern candies have old roots that actually are based in health and healing. One of these is licorice. About LicoriceLicorice root has been prized for its rich flavor for over 3,000 years – King Tut, Alexander the Great, Roman Emperor Caesar, the...
The juniper is an evergreen tree native to Europe, Asia, and the northern parts of North America. Its botanical name is Juniperus communis L. The first recorded mention of Juniper is in an Egyptian papyrus from 1500 B.C. The main part used is the berries, which are...
Mullein is a great herb to know and very easy to identify. It is a large plant with soft velvet-leaves coming from a tall stalk, growing up to 8 feet. In the first year it appears as a basal rosette of leaves, and in the second year, it sends up huge flower spikes...
Lavender’s scientific name, Lavandula, is a genus of 39 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. The Latin name of lavender is Lavare, which means “to wash”, due to its clean aroma. It is native to the Old World and is found from Cape...
Here are two different ways to use lavender to help with sleep.Lavender dried flowers: Take some lavender dried flowers and place in a small pouch. A knee-high nylon works well or a cotton cloth. Secure the end and you can place this in your pillow for sweet...
For over 2,000 years, Astragalus has been used in China and was considered a cultural treasure. It eventually made its way to the Western world and has become known as a “superior herb” for “restoring the normal”. This simply means...
The cold and flu season is in full swing, and I’ve already seen or heard of several who have been sick. It is helpful to know some herbs and healthy ways to deal with infections so we do not have to resort to harmful antibiotics or drugs. Here are a few GREAT...
Today we will look at a few herbs that are helpful to children.Alfalfa has been called the “King of Plants” since it is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals. It has eight essential amino acids and the highest chlorophyll contents of any plant, and it permits rapid...
Follow these easy steps to making a delicious and healthy drink.Pick some dandelion roots from your yard or a neighbors. (Make sure that they have not been sprayed with chemicals.) It is also easier to dig them out after rain, since the water loosens the dirt. Cut off...
This week, I want to speak on one of my favorite herbs, that we often think of as a weed.DandelionThe entire dandelion plant can be eaten and it is a very rich source of beta-carotene. It is also rich in vitamin C, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesioum, zinc,...
At Herbs4You, we strive to provide the BEST of the best for you. Now, we have a healthy Coffee! Coffee is a difficult habit to break. My husband still drinks coffee, even though I have tried different things to help him break this habit. He has given it up for awhile,...
October 19, 2015As the weather cools and we start enjoying hot spicy foods, such as apple cider and pumpkin pie, understanding some of the herbs used in these tasty treats will help us value them more. One great warming and soothing herb that we often use is ginger....
December 7, 2015It is a wonderful time of the year with the Christmas and New Years season upon us! It’s fun to have the many delicacies and delicious treats to enjoy and to view the beautiful lights and scenery. Today, I want to remind you of five holiday herbs...
August 31, 2015Crush several cloves of garlic. Place in a small non-plastic bowl and add enough olive oil in it to cover the garlic pieces. Then place this in a pan with water in it. Set the pan on the stove and heat the water. (This will warm the oil without burning...
April 13, 2015An old English proverb says: He that would live for aye, must eat Sage in May.Although sage now is used mainly for culinary purposes, it used to be a valuable cure-all. As one reads of the different uses of sage, you will realize there were very few...
April 13, 2015Try sage the next time you have a sore throat. Sage has excellent antibacterial and astringent properties. Sage tea combined with a little cider vinegar used as a gargle is excellent for sore throats, laryngitis, and tonsillitis. Sage disinfects and...
A wonderful herb often used for children’s aliments is chamomile, a flowering herb from the daisy family. Chamomile has been used for centuries to help many different health problems. Greek physicians used it to treat headaches and kidney, liver, and bladder...
