Herbs that help relieve sinus and nasal congestion Decongestant herbs help relieve congestion in the sinuses and nasal passages. Some work by constricting blood vessels in the mucous membranes to reduce swelling and inflammation, while others rely on warming or aromatic properties that open the airways and ease breathing. What they do Reduce swelling and inflammation in the sinuses and nasal passages Open airways through warming or aromatic action Ease the sensation of stuffi

Honey is mentioned many times in the scriptures, including John the Baptist living off honey while living in the wilderness and Christ partaking of it after his Resurrection. For those familiar with the Book of Mormon, God guided two different civilizations across the ocean to the promised land (North America), bringing with them honey bees to provide nourishment and healing. All of this leads me to believe raw honey is a pretty important nutrient, healer and gift from God

This herb blend has been around a very long time and can be found in just about every herb book you can open. Each herbalist calls it something different and I have even given it my own name. My kiddos always referred to it as sick syrup (because they know it in glycerite form) and I like to call it "Heal All" because it seems to do just that. No matter the ailment I always use this blend, many times combining it with others. It is the number one thing I make sure to have on

There are over 60 species of thyme and just walking down the herb aisle at the local nursery you get a little sampling of the varieties. Common garden thyme (vulgaris) is the most aromatic, hardy and medicinal of the varieties. Thymus vulgaris Family: Lamiaceae - mint Parts used: leaves and blossoms Actions Antibacterial Antibiotic Antifungal Antioxidant Antimicrobial Anti-Spasmodic Antiseptic Anthelmintic Anti-Viral Astringent Carminative Diaphoretic Diuretic Emmenagogue Ex

Plantain has over 200 different species in its family, but the most common species found in North America are the two listed above. This is one of my favorite herbs because it can be used safely with babies, children, adults, pregnant and nursing mothers as well as animals, everyone can benefit from this herb! Known as a common yard weed you can probably find it in your yard or neighborhood. Plantago major - broad leaf Plantago lancelota - narrow leaf Family: Plantaginace

Elder is one of the two for one plants, giving the healing power of the flower in the summer and the illness fighting power of the berry in the fall, just in time for winter. I refer to elder as the Illness Herb, because it is used for whatever may ail you. Super powerful in combination with echinacea. Sambucus nigra, s. Canadensis Family: Adoxaceae (Viburnaceae) Parts used: flower, berry There has been much disputing about the family, it began in the Honeysuckle family then

Also known as Mormon tea, both names stemming from the use of this plant by the Utah pioneers. Ephedra viridis (other species) Family: Ephedraceae Parts used: leaves, stems, twigs Actions Anti-inflammatory Antihistamine Antiseptic Astringent Diuretic Expectorant Energetics/Body Systems Affected Drying Lung Kidney Bladder Uses Lung issues such as asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, and coughs Cold and flu Fever Allergies Digestive tonic Joint pain and inflammation Purifies the blo

eye support Ophthalmic herbs support, heal, and build the eyes. What they do: Reduce inflammation Ease irritation Fight infection Protect against cellular damage Enhance blood flow to retina and optic nerve When to consider them: Preventive and supportive care for eyes, allergy and irritation in eyes, strain and fatigue, prolonged screen time or reading, etc. Herbs Angelica Borage Calendula Cayenne Chamomile Chickweed Cornflower Cranesbill Dandelion Elder Eyebright Fennel Gol