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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Feb 16 2011 : 7:45:58 PM
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I thought it would be really fun to have a place where we could share books, articles, stories, etc about everything having to do with herbal medicine. . I have been interested in herbs since I was a little girl. I remember putting on my little house on the prairie dress each morning and go out with a pair of scissors and a basket to my moms herb garden, picking as many herbs as I could get away with and come inside to make “herbal soup” ( which was really crushed herbs with water)with the herbs I had collected then I would “spoon feed” it to my dolls. That’s how it all started. Since then I have gotten tons of books, DVDs, videos, anything I could get my hands on about herbs, aromatherapy, and essential oils. I just love it!!! I have also really gotten into herbal medicine for animals.
I would love to hear from other herbalists!!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 11:36:57 AM
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Hi Hannah!
I love your post,I was much the same way as a child,I enjoyed tailing my Unci (Grandmother) around as she made herbal medicines,she was also great at doctoring livestock with herbs and I'm thankful to have learned alot of her ways,I really enjoy Susun Weed and Julliette De Baracali Levy's approach to herbal medicines and rearing of animals.
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut" |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 6:04:24 PM
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Hi Kathryn! I'm so glad to find another "kindred spirit" who loves herbal stuff too!! :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 6:06:38 PM
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Hey, lil sis, did you know I am a certified herbalist? :) Have you looked at bulkherbstore.com and/or Mountain Rose herbs? That is so cute that you'd make an herbal soup for your dolls! :D
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Proud Farmgirl #775
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 6:13:39 PM
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Brooke, no I didn't!! Wow, you are always full of surprises! LOL! Did you take a online class or?! I have looked at both those online stores before. I love them so much!
My mom thought I was so funny when I would feed the herbal soup to my dolls. lol I think I even tried to feed it to our dog but she wouldn't have any of it ( I don't blame her)!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 8:23:36 PM
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Does anyone know of herbs that are good for headaces?! I have been suffering from headaces for a couple of days now and they aren't getting better. Any ideas or remidies?
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2866 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2866 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2011 : 11:27:04 AM
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2011 : 3:41:08 PM
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I take a combo of white willow, feverfew, eyebright and elderflower in capsules. Works pretty good for most of my headaches. Not all of them, unfortunately.
I suppose this is a good reminder for me to make some more capsules as I ran out! =)
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2011 : 9:15:12 PM
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I love lavender but I can't have it in the house...it is one smell that triggers a migraine every time.....I have found that to calm them sometimes a homemade tea of Lemongrass, mints,anise helps relax me enough to help. I mix about 2T of the lemongrass & mints & a pinch of the anise seeds or break off a piece of the star anise....I steep it in 16 ounces of water for bout 15 mins then add honey to it. i like it hot so after it steeps I tend to pop it in the microwave to reheat....anther thing that really helps me is to get into a hot bath with Eucalyptus oil....for some reason that always relaxes me & it smells wonderful...good for the sinuses as well or chest cold..... I suffer from a lot of allergies & my pets cause some of the worst headaches from being allergic to them...but will i give them up.....NO...ain't happenin' so I deal with the headaches as healthy as I can...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2011 : 4:23:48 PM
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Magnesium works well for me. Butcher's broom is also good.
Rachel
Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet--Dr. Kioni |
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Fannie
True Blue Farmgirl
67 Posts
North Huntingdon
PA
USA
67 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 1:11:01 PM
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I was wondering if there is a herb for underactive thyroid...I take the synthroid...but the way the world is going,I'm so afraid it won't be available...I'm looking for another option...
Fannie
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 9:38:47 PM
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Thank you girls so much! I will try everything to see if it helps. :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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earthmamaT
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Tammy
portola
California
96 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 4:06:34 PM
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I love this post! My first memory of my great grandmothers and grandmother was gathering wild herbs. I came from the Appalachia mountains & my family used herbs for everything. When I was growing up they called my great grandmothers "witches". When someone in the "holler" was sick they would be told to visit one of the withces for an herbal remedy. My husband didn't know this story but I had to share it with him when he & his family refered to me as a "good witch" because I was always giving them herbs to use  Herbs are in my blood Even when I was older and living in an apartment I had pots on my balcony filled with herbs. Now when you come into my home it is filled with tea blends, oils infused with herbs, tinctures, salves, herbal vinegars and more...
Tammy ~
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Gandhi |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 6:53:15 PM
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I use a supplement formula called thyroid support (and one called adrenal support)basically anything from the sea supports the thyroid--kelp, bladderwrack, dulse, etc. Iodoral has also been very helpful for me.
Rachel
Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet--Dr. Kioni
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Fannie
True Blue Farmgirl
67 Posts
North Huntingdon
PA
USA
67 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2011 : 3:19:08 PM
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Thanks rksmith! I guess you would get those at a GNC. I have one close by. Thanks again!
Fannie
Farm Girl #2746 |
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