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Motherwort – its Uses & Benefits
Freakin' out? Upset? Worried about what might happen? Have PMS? High blood pressure? You might just need some Motherwort! Motherwort may be just a weed to most, but it has many uses and benefits. Hidden among the other green plants, it thrives...
Dandelion – the Queen of Weeds…and other things
The dandelion, queen of weeds, shows us simplicity, beauty, resilience and stamina. Pam Broekemeier Dandelions grow almost everywhere. Therefore, are considered a nuisance to most people. This is very sad, as this low lying plant has so many benefits, both as a food...
Varicose Veins – finding natural support
Our Aging Bodies Varicose veins are part of getting older for some of us. As our bodies start taking the tole of our past years, it starts to show physically. You could say that is a sign of learned knowledge. But, for most of us, we would rather not show so many...
Sumac’s Numerous Uses
Sumac grows pretty abundantly here in the Midwest. You'll see it along highways, roadsides, in parks and on the edges of yards. I think it looks rather stately in late summer and early fall with its reddish fruit, called drupes, popping out from the green vegetation....
the Benefits of Using Aromatherapy Inhalers
Don’t you love the wonderful aroma of walking through a flower garden, or the whiff of lilacs in bloom? And doesn’t the smell make you feel good and refreshed? By using aromatherapy inhalers, you can have your favorite scents with you all the time, and receive the...
Fun at the 2016 Annual Mid-Western Women’s Herbal Conference
An herbal conference is a great way to learn about herbs and meet like minded people. You get a chance to meet and learn from well seasoned and knowledgeable herbalists. And wow! What a great time I had at the 5th Annual Mid-Western Women's Herbal Conference that...