Category Archives: Herbal Remedy Recipes

homemade cures and ways to harvest the garden for health

Calming lotion for rashes and hives

Posted on April 7, 2021 by The Holistic Gardener

Rashes and hives can manifest anytime but for many they appear in Spring. In about 90 per cent of outbreaks there is no apparent or definitive cause of the rash but the rash is due to histamine production which indicates … Continue reading →

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DIY Antiviral liquid soap.

Posted on June 24, 2020 by The Holistic Gardener

The regular use of hand sanitisers, soapy water and disinfectants may be keeping us safe from corona virus but our hands are paying a toll, one solution is to make or use more gentler soap, free from harsh chemicals and … Continue reading →

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Diy hand-replenishing lotion

Posted on June 24, 2020 by The Holistic Gardener

With the frequency of handwashing amped up and the regular use of hand sanitisers and disinfectants becoming the new normal amid the covid pandemic, the irritation of those chemical agents and the stripping of our natural protective layers are leaving … Continue reading →

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Simple homemade hand sanitizers for flu season.

Posted on March 10, 2020 by The Holistic Gardener

What with a new corona virus and older seasonal viruses on the radar, there has been a run on alcohol-based hand sanitizers lately. The thing is those products are antibacterial in the main and while hand hygiene is essential to … Continue reading →

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The power of passionflower tea

Posted on May 20, 2019 by The Holistic Gardener

Passionflower has a long ethnobotany tracing back to Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of Mexico and South America. The foliage and stems of the variety Passifiora incarnate is utilized as a sedative and nerve tonic in modern herbalism while Passiflora … Continue reading →

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breathe easy homemade clove and mint chest rub

Posted on October 18, 2018 by The Holistic Gardener

This clove and mint based chest rub is good for winter related breathing issues, including nasal congestion, sinus issues, coughs, colds, flu. Mint yields menthol which is analgesic, cooling and counterirritant as well as vasodilation- so opening up that respiratory … Continue reading →

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you don’t have to look that scary for Halloween – try a natural rejuvenation facial steam

Posted on October 27, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

Ok think of it as an alternative to bobbing for apples. Many herbs have volatile oils that are beneficial to skin care and a herbal steam is a simply way to get the benefits. Simply add crushed or chopped herb … Continue reading →

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How to make a quick blitz Flu Buster tincture of Echinacea and Thyme

Posted on October 26, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

Immune system boosting isobutlyamides and other alkylamides popularly known as RxA Factors are found in the roots and mature ripe seed of Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea – so now is the perfect time for a healthy harvest to make … Continue reading →

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Processing St John’s wort

Posted on October 4, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

The medicinal St. John’s Wort is Hypericum perforatum, there are other varieties with some similar make-up but the perforated one is the herbalists go to. As with all herbalism, correct identification is essential. Get a herb book from the library … Continue reading →

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Make your own Echinacea Tincture

Posted on September 2, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

Echinacea Tincture is suitable for internal immunity boosting and external antimicrobial action. This is one you can add to your daily beverages and also apply topically to cleanse around wound site. Ingredients: Echinacea root is best but leaves, stems, and … Continue reading →

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