1 tsp. of dried valerian root. This can be found in herb shops and health stores, or can be prepared by digging up and dehydrating a section of root from a valerian plant. Put in a tea ball or any other utensil used for loose-leaf teas.…
The traditional, time-tested methods of our ancestors can come in handy when we try to grow our own plants. Instead of going for the commercially sold plant protection products, we can try making various herbal decoctions, pickles, infusions and extracts that will keep our plants disease-free…
We have all experienced it countless times: we let our appetite run wild for a bit, we eat more than our bodies need and then we’re stuck with digestive problems. What can we do about it? If this happens a little too often,…
The Cornelian cherry syrup is quite the vitamin bomb, and it’s very simple to make at home. Squeeze the ripe cornels and heat the juice to 70°C /160°F – this makes the juice contain more vitamin C. Add 0.5 kilograms / 18 ounces to 1…
How to: Add 2-3 cloves to green walnuts, along with a pinch of cinnamon, a small amount of vanilla, and the clean peel from half of an orange that was not chemically treated. Add cooled syrup made of 0.5 kilograms ounces of sugar dissolved in0.25…
The Cornelian cherry is a plant native to Europe, but it doesn’t grow only in the wild; due to its many potential uses, it is also grown in gardens. There are many breeds that tempt with their sizable, tasty, and healthy fruits. The Cornus…
• 1 part (e.g. 1/2 c.) dried valerian root • 2 parts (e.g. 1 c.) Vodka or other spirit 100 proof or more • Put ingredients into a sealable container and shake. • Cover and put in dark area for 3-5 weeks •…
Ingredients: • 1 cup of cashew nuts • 1 cup of walnuts (both soaked in water for 5 hours prior) • 0.25 cup of dried tomatoes • 0.25 cup of black olives • 2 garlic cloves • salt and pepper for…
Datura (Datura stramonium) belongs to the Solanaceae family and is hard to miss. The plant is noticeable not only due to its height, which can reach up to 2 meters / 6.6 feet (but tends to be around 1 meter / 3.3 feet), but…
It is no surprise that the Persian walnut belongs to a royal plant family. The common walnut can’t be missed in nature: it is a massive tree endowed with unique healing effects in both the leaves and the fruits. It can be found in both lowlands…