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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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Tinctures

Posted on May 7, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Tinctures are alcohol-based remedies for oral consumption. A Tincture is as much a dosage as it is a preparation; usually 10-20 drops of a Mother tincture diluted in a glass of spring/mineral water. To make a Mother tincture using an … Continue reading →

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