The healing power of red beet
Whenever we hear about red beets, what often comes to mind is a not-particularly-tasty bowl of little red cubes served to us for lunch at school along with some meat and mashed potatoes. In reali…
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Lavender Aroma – The Symbol of Summer.
Anyone with a desire to stay healthy must maintain their immune system. Indeed, only if it is strong enough can the organism resist the numerous bacteria and viruses in the environment. This applies e…
Homemade syrups against inluenza and the cold, and so much more…
When treating the flu or the cold, nothing beats using quality home-made syrups to support the healing process. Our grandmothers have long done so, and it is certainly no accident! Not only is the…
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Rejuvenate Your Soul With My Herbs
Dear My Herbs reader and fellow herbalist, I hope you are in good health and navigating your way through these tough times with enough positive energy and a good mood. Those of you who grow their ow…
To be or not to be a vegetarian?
The first book of the My Herbs Guide To Series is out. Check your local book store or order online here: A unique guide to vegetarianism covering all its potential risks and advantages. Easy-…
The Healing Powers of Ginger
Ginger is an essential herb for your home medicine cabinet. Equip yourself with this powerful tool and many health problems will disappear with hardly any effort at all! But why are we so excited about…
Contents of the new issue
A lifetime is like a flash of lightning in the sky, rushing by, like a torrent down a steep mountain. There are having flowers in Spring, breezes in Summer, moon in Autumn, snows in Winter. If th…
An Ode to the Poppy, A Remembrance Symbol And an Heirloom Herb
‘In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below... ...we shall not s…
Herbs for Beautiful Hair
Rose enhances hair’s natural shininess. You may also replace water in hair products with bloom water from rose petals. It is not an untruth when people say that hair is a woman’s crown of beauty, but f…
7 Best Herbs For Moms And Kids
What herbs are magical for a successful childbirth? Healthy snacks and lunches for children. Herbs that can do both good and harm to children. We want a baby: an easy conception. Don't miss the …
Oregano Seasoning
Not only do oregano‘s smell and taste caress the soul and chase away bad spirits, but they come in just as handy in times of digestive troubles. Oregano stimulates digestion and has a great calming eff…
Tan-Fortifying Cream
A lovely gold tan sometimes quickly wears off... So let's prepare a simple, make-at-home cream for tan fortification and enjoy our suntan for even longer than usual! You’ll need: 1 Tbsp…
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Red Beetroot Pesto
Beetroot pesto – a perfect companion for your pasta! It’s colorful, healthy and delicious. Ingredients: A bunch of smaller red beetroot leaves A handful of basil leaves A handful…
Milk and Honey for Sleeping
It’s quite hard to fall asleep during the summer nights, isn’t it? With this milk and honey drink, it’ll become easy again. Ingredients: 0.9 Liter of milk 5 Tbsp. of honey A pinc…
Baked Tomatoes with Green Breadcrumbs
If you're looking for a healthy, light meal, you've just found one! These baked tomatoes will become your new favourite snack. Ingredients: 10 tomatoes 1.7 oz. / 50 g. parmesan c…
Delicious Rose Syrup
Alleviating depression, lifting bad moods and cleansing the blood – regular rose petals, part of a common plant that grows in every garden, can do all that! Try this fantastic rose syrup. …
Which Herbs Should You Store Dried at Home?
There are several herbs that are simply a must-have. Their effects can help us in everyday life and may solve some of our health issues. So which are the best ones? CONEFLOWER When you're sick…
Grilled Pineapple Rings with Honey and Cinnamon
Grilled pineapple is one of the most delicious foods you can serve at your grill parties. Try it with honey and cinnamon that will add a great flavor to it! Ingredients: 1 pineapple 1 tbsp…
Taste the Delicious Banana Bread
It's so sweet and tasty... but is it also healthy? It is! This homemade banana bread will provide you with many healthy fats and proteins. Ingredients: 2 cups of wholemeal flour…
Relax and Have a Tea
Nothing is easier than finding an hour for yourself before going to bed and enjoying a delicious tea that will pleasantly soothe you! To prepare 1.4 oz. / 40 g. tea you will need: 0…
The Book of Mind Body and Herbs
The Book of Mind Body and Herbs A Special Issue of My Herbs Magazine - A book on the fascinating relationship between the body and the mind, and the eternal quest to quell everyday pain. - Ease you…
How to Pick Herbs
SEVERAL TIPS FOR HERB PICKING It should be done with herbs as with mushrooms – pick only those you know well, as some wild-growing species are poisonous. Beginners should definitely own a pocket he…
Delicious Banana Chips
Would you like a healthy snack? These homemade baked banana chips are delicious and guilt-free! And what's more – they're really easy to prepare. Place a parchment paper onto your baking tray, s…
Treat Mosquito Bites with Mint
Get rid of mosquito bites with your own homemade remedy! This mixture is suitable even for the most sensitive skin and will also relieve the inflammation caused by nettle stings. Ingredients: M…
A Relaxing Bath with Coconut Milk
After a long day, there is nothing better than a hot bath. So if you want to relax, use coconut and make it even better! You’ll need: 150 ml of coconut milk 2 Tbsp. of honey 1 Tbsp. of almond o…
Do You Know Raspberry Vinegar?
Do you know raspberry vinegar? You can use it to add an exquisite flavour to your salads! You’ll need: 3 cups of raspberries 4 cups of white vinegar Pour the vinegar over the raspberries and co…
Delicious Cocoa Avocado Pudding
Is there such a thing as a healthy sweetener? Try stevia and make yourself a delicious cocoa avocado pudding. Ingredients: 2 medium-sized avocados 4 spoonfuls of cocoa powder 1 spoonful of almo…
Can We Grow Wild Herbs in the Garden?
You can grow remedial plants either in your own garden, or you can go pick them out in open nature. There is something to be said for both options. While in the garden you know perfectly well how you t…
Start Your Day with Acai Bowl
Are you a breakfast person? Acai bowl is one of the best ways to start your day. It's healthy and delicious! All you need is: A handful of frosted fruit (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries…) 1…
My Herbs 12 is out
Dear readers, The time is finally here. The snow has melted away revealing small buds bursting from the ground. Our landscapes fill once again with lush, verdant earth. And we welcome the warm weather…
Drying Herbs is Easy
While the herbs from your garden are best when used freshly picked, there is always more than you can use in one season. Air drying is not only the easiest and least expensive way, but this slow drying…
Wild Garlic Pesto
Wild garlic is one of the strongest spring herbs and helps in treating flu, colds, and even tonsillitis. And what’s more – it has an exquisite taste and smell. Enjoy this delicious pesto! You’ll nee…
The Great Effects of Daisy
Give it up for daisy, our superhero! It helps with digestive problems, alleviates sore throat and even works as cancer prevention. To make a daisy tincture, fill a glass jar with a tablespoon of dri…
Dandelion Coffee
Dandelion root picked in fall has strong blood-cleansing properties and positive effects on the liver and kidneys. It also stimulates blood flow! Would you like to try a delicious caffeine-free alterna…
My Herbs magazine 11
Dear My Herbs readers, I like rose, bergamot orange and grapefruit the best. When mixed with a bit of pine, it makes for a truly perfect aroma. You can use it to scent your home, or as a relaxing bath…
Indian Cress Tincture
Not for nothing is Indian cress sometimes called a natural antibiotic! This tincture is a great helper when it comes to urinary tract infections. INGREDIENTS: 3.5 oz. / 100 g. of Indian cross …
Improve Your Sleep with Longan
Looking for a herb that would help you replenish your energy? Well, you've just found one! Longan can improve your sleep and make you well-rested again. Traditional Chinese medicine even recommends …
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Dear My Herbs readers, As the days become shorter, and the cool weather returns, a sense of melancholy often creeps up on us. This could simply be our bodies falling into rhythm with nature’s cycle of…
Ginger Cookies with Matcha
With its strong antiviral and antibacterial effects, ginger is simply an amazing herb to be used in fall. Would you like to try it out in some delicious cookies? INGREDIENTS: 3 …
Nashi Cleanses the Kidneys and Helps Weight Loss
The Asian pear tastes very similar to the one we have and is a very healthy fruit. It can help us lose weight, and it cleanses the body and renews intestinal microflora. Even better, it can be found in…
Chicory Supports Hair Growth
Chicory isn’t exactly a popular herb in natural cosmetics, but we believe that its effects will pleasantly surprise you! It is used for skin cleansing, hair care, and as a supplement for the treatment …
The Book of 7 Best Healing Herbs
THE BOOK OF 7 BEST HEALING HERBS The special issue of My Herbs magazine How to fight illnesses naturally - Easy and effective home remedies - Healthy herbal recipes The beauties and the heali…
Horseradish Boosts Immunity
The most aromatic and health-benefiting herb is horseradish (Armoracia rusticana). This herb originated in Asia and contains a high amount of vitamin C and provitamin A, as well as numerous minerals. E…
Great Provolone Frittata with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
Are you looking for something delicious that won't burden your digestive system? Try this frittata – it is healthy, yet still fast and easy to make! For My Herbs magazine best deal, click …
Lungwort: Heal Your Lungs Naturally
Fall weather can be hard on the respiratory system. If you come down with cough, asthma, or bronchitis, you can try supplementing your treatment with an herb that seems like it was designed to heal l…
Natural Repellents
Summer and warm weather usually go hand in hand with lots of annoying insects. We can repel them using aromatherapy. Try this recipe for this insect-repelling basic synergic mixture: 4 parts thyme, …
Avocado Tartare
Ingredients for 4 servings: • 2 avocados • 3.5 oz. / 100 g. tomatoes • lemon juice • 3 oz. / 80 g. mozzarella • 3.5 oz. / 100 g. garlic • salt, pepper • 7 Tbsp. / 100 ml. olive oil • 4 eggs • …
Aromatherapy for Summer Days
Some of you may be reading this article on vacation, others perhaps while lounging on the terrace or in a garden full of sweet-smelling herbs. Summer usually symbolizes months of peace and good health.…
Comfrey Ointment from Shea Butter
We’re going to need 2 ounces / 50 grams of dried comfrey root and 8 ounces / 230 grams (250 milliliters) of shea butter. Put shea butter into a non-metallic pot, put the pot into a water bath, and mel…
The Most Effective Herbs to Heal Summer Injuries
For our children, summer holidays are always a time of fun. For us adults, however, they’re usually a time of increased alert, since the more our children play outdoors, the higher the risk of them get…
Citrus deodorant
Ingredients: • 6 – 7 Tbsp. coconut oil (in a solid state) • ¼ c. corn starch • ¼ c. baking soda • Several drops grapefruit or lemon ethereal oil Directions: Mix corn starch and baking soda. Mel…
How to Stop Excessive Sweating
The fight against unpleasant bodily odor goes all the way back to ancient Egypt, where people used various spices, citrus or even cinnamon to mask the scent of their sweat. To this day, these natura…
Classic canna TINCTURE AND ORAL SPRAY
Tincture: Put 5 to 20 grams of dried cannabis flowers into a jar. Add a ½ liter (1 cup) of 40 to 60 percent alcohol (fruit brandy, vodka, ethyl alcohol) and let steep for two to four weeks, shaking da…
Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream Bars with Strawberry-Mint Sauce
Ingredients for nine 1.5 fl oz. /50 ml. ice cream bars: • 10.5 oz. / 300 g. fresh strawberries • 6.5 oz. / 200 ml. whipping cream • 3 spoonfuls and 2 spoons of confectioner’s sugar • 1 spoonful of …
Cannabis A Universal Helper and Medicine
Since the first issue of My Herbs came out in July 2016, we have been introducing you to the healing effects of perhaps the most controversial herb today – cannabis. In part eight, we discussed harv…
Grapefruit Ice Cream Bars
Ingredients for four 1.5 fl oz. /50 ml. ice creams: • 6.5 fl oz. / 200 ml. grapefruit juice from a freshly pressed pink grapefruit • a bit of lemon juice • 1 spoonful of honey or agave syrup (and 1-…
Pecan Ice Cream Bars with Yoghurt and Maple Syrup
Ingredients for five 1.5 fl oz. / 50ml. ice cream bars: • 8.5 fl oz. / 250 ml. of Greek yoghurt (with at least 9 percent fat) • 2 oz. / 65g pecan nuts • 6-7 spoonsful of maple syrup • 1 oz. / 25 g …
French Cuisine: The Healthiest and Most Praised Cuisine in the World
It is said that the French culinary tradition was created by women who loved to cook for their loved ones. Even though a lot of the women were poor and didn’t have many ingredients to choose from, t…
Orange Ice Cream Bars with Cream
Ingredients for six 1.5 fl oz. / 50 ml. ice cream bars: • 5 fl oz. / 150 ml. orange juice (the juice from 2 oranges if using a hand press) • gently grated peel from one orange (ideally one that hasn’…
Cranberry Ice Cream Bars
Ingredients for four 1.5 fl oz. /50 ml. ice cream bars: • 3.5 fl oz. / 100ml. whipping cream • 3.5 fl oz. / 100 ml. full cream milk • one level spoonful of sugar or the equivalent amount of a differ…
Struggling With Varicose Veins? Proper Food and Herbs to the Rescue!
Not only can varicose veins look off-putting, but they can also cause some real physical pain. Maybe you’ve been wondering if they can be prevented or dealt with once encountered. Although varico…
Honey Ice Cream Bars with Walnuts
Ingredients for six 1.5 fl oz./50ml. ice cream bars: • 6.5 fl oz. / 200 ml. whipping cream • 5 fl oz. / 150 ml. full-cream milk • a small pinch of salt to enhance the flavor • 5-6 spoonfuls of hone…
Coconut Ice Cream Bars
Ingredients for five 1.5 fl oz. /50ml. ice cream bars: • 2.5 oz. / 75 g. sweetened condensed milk • 5 fl oz. / 150 ml. home-made coconut milk • 1.5 fl oz./ 12 ml. 12 percent cream • 1.5 oz. / 50 g.…
How to Build a Diet Plan
There are both vegetarians and meat eaters who look great. What do they have in common? They eat foods that positively affect their organism and environment. It is crucial for all healthy food lover…
Let’s Stop Aging: A Guide for Eternal Youth
The scientific research of aging has always been associated with the research of cell aging. Even at the greatly simplified cell level (such as the research of skin cells and their limited regenerat…
4 Best Herbs to Fight Diabetes – Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
There are herbs growing all around us that can help with diabetes – let us find out more together. We can find raspberry bushes in many places. They are most typically found in clearings, brushes an…
The summer issue of My Herbs magazine is out
After paying our dues during spring’s rainy season, we now eagerly welcome summer’s bountiful harvests and long, sunny days. In this issue, we seek to show you new and innovative ways to utilize nature…
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How to Prepare for Your Baby’s Birth
A woman’s body experiences a number of changes during pregnancy in order to nurture and accommodate the developing fetus. Pregnancy or gestation involves physical, psychological, social and spiritua…
Tenets of Shopping and Eating Right
Regular physical activity, time spent in the sun, and fresh air ensure a healthy body, appetite, proper digestion and enough vitamin D. A good mood certainly helps as well, and so does good company …
Delicious Elderberry Honey
Ingredients: • 40 elderberry blooms in tufts • 2 well-washed lemons • 1 l / 1 qt drinking water • 1 kg / 2 lbs sugar • several dog-rose petals (optional) Preparation: Remove green stalks and d…
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream is recommended for expectant mothers in the period of morning nausea, which it alleviates. It also calms the nervous system and relieves anxiety and tension. The first step is maki…
Exotic Legumes that Heal
If you like peas or beans, you will surely appreciate the chance to explore other plants whose fruits have great taste and aesthetic value – they can be, for example, dried and used as an unconventiona…
Wallachian Salad
Ingredients: For 4 people • 200 g / 7 oz of fresh leaves (dandelion and endive, ideally whitened, or corn salad instead) • 50 g / 1.7 oz of smoked bacon • 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz of 4% wine vinegar • 2…
Topinambour Croquettes with Nettle Filling
Ingredients: For 4 people • 500 g / 17.6 oz topinambours • 75 g / 2.6 oz fresh nettle stalks • 1 egg • a pinch of nutmeg • a teaspoon of salt • 150 g / 5.3 breadcrumbs Coating • 1 egg • 100…
Eat to Your Heart’s Content and Lose Weight
If you have decided to lose weight using only a reduction-type diet with no incorporated physical exercise, beware! A reduction-type diet is only effective as long as we return to a sustainable diet…
Fresh Nettle Tempura
Ingredients: For 4 people • 50 g / 1.7 oz fresh nettle sprouts (about 4 cm / 1.5 inches long) Dough: • 3 spoonsful of flour • 15-20 ml / 0.5-0.6 fl oz very cold water • two ice cubes • salt …
Dandelion Sorbet
Ingredients: • 200 g / 7 oz dandelion blooms without greens • 1 l / 67 fl oz • 50g / 1.7 oz sugar • 100ml / 3.4 orange juice • 100ml / 3.4 fl oz orange juice Preparation: Make sure the dandeli…
11 Herbs You Will Love
Adding fresh herbs to meals is not a privilege reserved to summer months only, because you can grow them all year round. It does not even necessitate extensive gardening skills or financial investme…
Sponge Roll with Gentle Blooms
Ingredients: For 6 people • 150 g flour • 150 g / 5.3 oz granulated sugar • 5 eggs • 2 spoons of Dutch cocoa • 5 dl / 17 oz whipped cream • 50 to 70 g violets • icing sugar for whipped cream an…
Creamy Pea Soup
Ingredients: For four people • 350 g / 12.3 oz (1 bag) of frozen peas • 1 onion • 500 ml / 17 fl oz vegetable or poultry broth • 250 ml / 8.4 fl oz 12% cream • 1 spoonful of butter • A pinch of …
Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius) for Diabetes Prevention and Lower Blood Sugar
It is classified as a vegetable, although you may be convinced it is a fruit after savoring its deliciousness. It is healthy, juicy and pleasantly aromatic. It is also incredibly tasty. Diabetics in…
SALAD WITH BLOOMS
Blooms in general contain a lot of goodness, including vitamins, minerals and enzymes, and it is thanks to this that they were used in many of our predecessors’ diets. Cercis blooms can be used to a…
Edible Blooms that Grow Straight from the Trunk
The Judas tree is truly fascinating. The whole plant is literally covered by pink blooms, which even grow from the main branches and the trunk. Not only are the bloom bundles pretty, but are also ed…
Pampering Our Feet
Most of us tend to neglect caring properly for our feet, especially when we’re young. As we grow older, however, we may encounter some problems – swelling, aching, excessive sweating or the arches o…
Using rosemary, not only against diseases: Making an Extract
We can use rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) to fight disease. To make the extract, we’re going to pour 24 fluid ounces / 700 milliliters of 50 percent alcohol over 7 ounces / 200 grams of dried, gr…
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Valerian Its History, Cultivation and Usage
Valeriana officinalis, more commonly known simply as valerian, has been a staple in ancient medicinal practices and is still used by individuals looking to treat a variety of ailments today. While i…
Cannabis A Universal Helper and Medicine Part VIII: Harvesting
In our last installment, we spoke about the medicinal treasure trove found in the cannabis’s female flowers. Today we will talk about harvesting and the correct processing of this herb in order to h…
Valerian Tea
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 …
Protect Your Plants with Home-Made Plant Protection Products
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 va…
Herbs Against Flatulence and Constipation
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…
Cornelian Cherries: a healthy syrup
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. …