How to Start Using Herbs Part 9: Herbal Washes, Compresses, Fomentations & Poultices

Herbs & Essential Oils, PreparednessHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistJanuary 29, 2019how to start using herbs, herbalism, poultice, compress, herbal wash, fomentation Comments

Rose Petal Natural Pink Handmade Soap Recipe: Great as a Spa Gift!

Natural Body & Home, Herbs & Essential Oils, Preparedness, Soap MakingHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistJanuary 13, 2019rose petal soap, handmade soap, natural herbal soap, natural soap, hot process soap, how to make hot process soap, how to make soap Comments

How to Start Using Herbs Part 8: Infused Oils, Liniments, Salves & Balms

Herbs & Essential OilsHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistJanuary 11, 2019how to use herbs, liniments, what is a liniment, what is an infused oil, what is a salve, how to make, herbalism Comments

A BEST Hot Process Soap Recipe: Spearmint-Frankincense-Eucalytus Plus Nettle Green Soap

Herbs & Essential Oils, Preparedness, Soap MakingHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistDecember 17, 2018how to know when hot process soap is done, when is hot process soap ready, how do you make hot process soap, hot process soap, Spearmint Eucalyptus Soap Recipe, Green soap reciep, naturally colored soap, green natural handmade soap, handmade soap, natural soap, herbal soap Comments

How to Start Using Herbs Part 6, Edible Medicinals: What are Herbal Syrups, Infused Honeys, Oxymels? How to Use Them + 8 Recipes

Herbs & Essential Oils, Natural Body & HomeHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistDecember 12, 2018how to use herbs, oxymel, infused honey, herbal honey, herbal syrup, medicinal, how to make Comments

How to Start Using Herbs Part 4: Herbal Water Infusions (Teas, Medicinal Infusions, Decoctions) for Internal Use

Herbs & Essential OilsHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistNovember 26, 2018how to use herbs, herbalism, herbal medicine, herbal tea, decoction, infusion Comments

How to Start Using Herbs Part 3 (Make Your Own Remedies at Home): Overview of Herbal Preparations and Tools Every Herbalist Needs (Which Remedy Should You Use When You're Sick)

Natural Body & Home, Herbs & Essential Oils, PreparednessHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistNovember 13, 2018herbal preparations, how to use herbsComment

Turmeric & Black Pepper Herbal Tea for Soothing Inflammation in the Body

Herbs & Essential Oils, Natural Body & HomeHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistOctober 30, 2018herbal infusions, how to make an infusion, herbal tea Comments

How to Start Using Herbs, Part 1 (to Make Your Own Medicine at Home): What Herbs Should You Begin With? Where to Get Your Herbs & How to Store Your Herbs Properly, and Are Herbs Safe?

Herbs & Essential Oils, Natural Body & HomeHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistOctober 16, 2018how to start using herbs, beginning herbalism, which herbs to use, how to store herbs, how to dry herbs, how to find herbs, how to forage herbs Comments

How to Blend a Delicious Seasonal Spicy Herbal Tea Recipe for Fall (And Where to Buy Your Blends if You Prefer)

Recipes, Herbs & Essential OilsHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistOctober 11, 2018herbal tea, chai, chai tea, how to make tea, chai recipeComment

How to Brew Herbal Beer...My Mountain Man Beer Recipe (Home Brew Directions for the Prepper, Survivalist, & Herbalist Using Foraged Plants)

Fermentation, Herbs & Essential OilsHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistOctober 8, 2018homemade beer, make your own beer, how to make beer, home brew, mountain man beer, herbal beer, how to brew your own beer, ferment beer, how to bottle beer Comments

How to Make an Herbal Remedy to Help You Sleep: Tincture or Tea (This Saved My Marriage!)

Herbs & Essential OilsHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistSeptember 10, 2018herbal medicine, plant medicine, sleep tincture, sleep tea, insomnia herbal remedy Comments

Herbs vs. Essential Oils: Thoughts from an Herbalist and Aromatherapist

Herbs & Essential Oils, Natural Body & HomeHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistAugust 17, 2018benefits of herbs, benefits of essential oils, essential oils vs. herbs Comments

CELLULITE: Natural Remedies to Get Rid of It, PLUS a DIY Cellulite Massage Oil Recipe!

Natural Body & Home, Herbs & Essential OilsHeidi Villegas, MA, CA, HerbalistMay 8, 2018cellulite, DIY cellulite massage oil, essential oils for cellulite, herbal remedy for cellulite, dry brush, how to make body oil, cellulite oil, essential oils Comments

How to Make Herbal Beer: A Spring Bitters Tonic Ale Recipe--Well Balanced, Healthy, Delicious

Want to learn how to make your own beer? This Spring Bitters Ale recipe has clear directions, and you'll end up with a delightful tonic ale to enjoy!

Things to Do With Eggshell (Calcium) Powder

Why Do You Rub Essential Oil on the Soles of Your Feet?

Why would anyone rub essential oils into the soles of the feet? Why? Find out the reasons some people think you should rub your essential oils onto your feet!

11 INSANE Things You MUST Know About MARJORAM Essential Oil (Why You Need it in Your Home!)

This past Fall, I was sent a free 10 mL bottle of Marjoram Essential Oil from doTerra. I said, "Marjoram? Why?" I seriously did not know what to do with it! And isn't that the way with essential oils or herbs when your first begin to know a plant? If you are new to a plant (essential oil or herb), you really must get to know it intimately and actually USE it. Then you know how it works on the body and how it specifically works for YOU. This goes for herbs as well as essential oils.