Jun 4th, 2012
Herb of the Week (6/4-6/10): Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
Appearance: 
AKA: Sundrops
Flavor/Personality: Cool, sweet, nourishing
Parts Used: Seed oil, leaves, stems roots
Used As: Oil, tea
Healing Properties: 
Externally: Treats acne, dry skin, rashes & promotes overall skin health (used as a tea made of leaves, stems, and roots applied directly to area), 
Internally (taken as oil): Treats asthma, allergies, anxiety, hypertension, headaches, arthritis, PMS-related problems (depression, bloating, breast pain, irritability — may also regulate menstrual cycle when taken regularly), diabetes-related complications, lupus, MS, boosts fertility, induces labor/ promotes comfortable childbirth
*WARNING: Contact your health care provider if you have a history of epilepsy before using evening primrose.
*DISCLAIMER: Remember, healing begins within. In many cases, a change of diet and/or other lifestyle factors may increase the benefits of any natural healing remedies. It is extremely important to test out any herbs for yourself (by rubbing a small amount on your skin, waiting 24 hours for results) in case of an allergic reaction. Essential oils should never be used on the skin without being properly diluted with a carrier oil, never taken internally, and never used in place of infused oils without proper dilution.
May 30th, 2012
Short Hiatus/Submissions

Hello everyone!

First, I want to say thank you to every single follower! Your constant support is much appreciated.

For the next few days, (hopefully) no longer than a week, I’ll be on a short hiatus. I’ll try to be back ASAP, but in the meantime, you can still send in submissions here.

Accepted submissions include:

- Inspirational quotes

- Natural heath facts/tips

- Natural beauty facts/tips

Thanks in advance for your understanding & submissions. See you soon! 

- Nandi :)

May 30th, 2012
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May 28th, 2012
Herb of the Week (5/28-6/3): Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum americanum)
Appearance: 
AKA: Toothache tree, Northern Prickly Ash, Yellow Wood
Flavor/Personality: Spicy & warm
Parts Used: Berries and bark
Used As: Tea, tincture, powder, poultice
Healing Properties: 
Externally: Used to dry and heal wounds (poultice), relieves toothaches and receding gums (powdered bark — chewed or brushed on gums), provides relief to abdominal cramps (poultice)    
Internally: Blood purifier (good for skin diseases and arthritis), promotes blood circulation, useful in cases of cramps, colic, indigestion, syphilis, lethargy, fevers 
*WARNING: Contact your health care provider if you are pregnant or nursing before using prickly ash.
*DISCLAIMER: Remember, healing begins within. In many cases, a change of diet and/or other lifestyle factors may increase the benefits of any natural healing remedies. It is extremely important to test out any herbs for yourself (by rubbing a small amount on your skin, waiting 24 hours for results) in case of an allergic reaction. Essential oils should never be used on the skin without being properly diluted with a carrier oil, never taken internally, and never used in place of infused oils without proper dilution.
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