Category Archives: Home Remedies

Elderberry Syrup

Every year I say I’m going to do it, but this year I finally made my own elderberry syrup!  I’ve long heard about the benefits of elderberries (otherwise known as sambucus) for boosting the immune system, treating the flu, even fighting cancer.*  Last … Continue reading

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Plantain Cubes

Plantain is one of those highly-useful herbs commonly considered a weed.  Once I learned to recognize it, I started seeing it everywhere, which is great because it is SO useful.  The leaves can be chewed or otherwise pulvarized and applied to all … Continue reading

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