Healing Herbs

Herbal remedies have been around for thousands of years. In this special publication, we explore their ability to heal and boost physical and mental well-being. Some of the great things about herbs is that many are free to forage and most are easy to grow at home. And there are so many ways to use them, from herbal teas and tinctures to bath products, lotions and more.

Editor’s Note

Healing Herbs

GROW AN Herb Garden • PLAN & PLANT AN HERB GARDEN TO ENJOY HOMEGROWN HERBS DURING EVERY SEASON.

Chamomile • THIS BRIGHT HERB IS EASY TO GROW.

HOUSE Calls • GROW YOUR OWN MEDICINE CABINET.

Roses • SOME HAVE MEDICINAL BENEFITS.

Preserve THE Harvest • VINEGARS, SYRUPS, INFUSED OILS & TINCTURES HELP KEEP YOUR HARVEST LONGER.

Salve Solutions • PUT HERBS AND PANTRY STAPLES TO WORK WITH TWO TIME-TESTED SALVES.

WHERE THE Wild THINGS ARE • WILD PLANTS HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF FOOD, FOLK MEDICINE & HERBAL USE.

Sage • GROW THIS LOW-MAINTENANCE PERENNIAL.

A Simple Syrup • MAKE ELDERBERRY SYRUP AT HOME.

Marshmallow • THIS PLANT HELPS WITH DIGESTIVE, RESPIRATORY & URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS.

REACHING Nirvana • THESE HERBS LOWER STRESS & PROVIDE BETTER SLEEP & MOODS.

Lavender • THIS MEDITERRANEAN HERB LIKES IT DRY & SUNNY.

Hearts & BONES • SUPPORTS YOUR HEART, LUNGS, BONES & MUSCLES — FROM THE GROUND UP.

Burdock • THIS MISUNDERSTOOD HERB HAS MANY USES.

DIY Essential Oils • STEAM-DISTILL YOUR OWN AT HOME.

THE Feel-Good Pantry • SOOTHE, SUPPORT & NOURISH YOURSELF WHEN YOU’RE FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER.

Meals THAT Heal • SOMETIMES NATURE’S GENTLE MEDICINE IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED.

Holy Basil • THIS HERB HAS A LONG HISTORY OF USE.

Cold & Flu Formulas • SOOTHE SORE THROATS, CLEAR CONGESTION & SUPPORT YOUR BODY THROUGH COLD SEASON.

GROW YOUR OWN Herbal Tea • TURN YOUR GARDEN’S HERBS & FLOWERS INTO SOOTHING, FLAVORFUL TEAS FOR YEAR-ROUND ENJOYMENT.

Lemon Balm • THIS VERSATILE HERB IS GREAT FOR BEGINNING GARDENERS.

THE ART OF Extracts • ANNIE HARTWIG STUMBLED ONTO A NICHE BUSINESS FULL OF HER FAVORITE THINGS.

Calendula-Infused Oil & Salve

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