That is the goal of this upcoming series; I am collecting useful information and writing a series of blog posts on what the average mama needs to know about herbs as she works to stay healthy and strong through her pregnancy, labor, and post-partum period. Here are a few of the topics I’ll be writing about . . .
Our Favorite Soothing Diaper Rash Spray Knowing your little munchkin is red, raw, and in pain from a diaper rash and not being able to clear up the diaper rash to help them feel better is so difficult as a parent. On the other hand it […]
Catnip, specifically Nepeta Cataria, (There are over 250 varieties) is an aromatic perennial herb in the mint family. It is generally used by humans as a carminative (helps to expel gas) and as a gastric stimulant. It is “calming, relaxing, pain relieving, and gentle.” (Herbs […]
” The finest and safest of all medicinals” is how Chamomile is described by Rosemary Gladstar. What’s not to love about Chamomile? It’s has beautiful little daisy-like flowers that would look great in any garden, it’s gentle enough even for babies, and it has so […]
So what is a tincture? The Prescription for Herbal Healing says that, “Tinctures are made by soaking an herb in alcohol. This causes the active constituents of the plant to dissolve, and gives the tincture a stronger action than teas or infusions.” Tinctures are beneficial […]
Fennel. Delicious, aromatic, soothing, and a Godsend to anyone with a colicky baby. Fennel seeds have been described as one of the best herbs to use for digestive issues. It is safe enough to use for cranky babies yet gently effective enough to be described […]