Carrot seed oil is extracted from the wild carrot plant, also know as Queen Anne's Lace. It is well known for its skin healing and rejuvenating effects but also has strong digestive and detoxing properties on the kidneys and liver. Daucus carota Family: Umbelliferae (carrot, parsley) Actions Antifungal Carminative Hepatic Digestive Energetics/Body Systems Affected Rejuvenate the mind and body Skin Cardiovascular Nervous Beauty and Personal Care Use as a natural sunscreen -

Coconut oil comes from pressing coconut meat and then separating the oil from the milk. It can be used to nourish the body both inside and out. It is a solid oil until temperatures reach about 78 degrees and has a smoke point of 350 degrees. Purchase cold pressed, unrefined coconut oil to enjoy these benefits. Actions Anti-inflammatory Antibiotic Antibacterial Antiviral Antifungal Benefits Feeds the brain which helps with brain function, and memory loss Heart happy oil, c

When I was first introduced to diatomaceous earth my first thought was, what exactly is this stuff? In very simple terms it is powdered fossils. The mineral compounds of the powder bind to harmful organisms in the body, effectively eliminating them. I have personally used it to expel worms from my son when her was younger. Here are some other great ways to utilize another natural way to care for the body. Benefits Expels worms and parasites Eliminate insects in the home and g

Water is a great healing modality. Hot and Cold Therapy shows how the temperature of water can help with different conditions in the body. The type of water can affect the body as well. Water that has been steamed and then condensed back to water form is known as distilled water. This process removes everything in the water, leaving it the purest water on earth. This pure water is “hungry” and will pull impurities, toxins, poisons, heavy metals, and inorganic substances f

Also called: Water Herbs - urine flow Diuretic herbs increase the flow of urine, helping to cleanse the system, flush the kidneys, and reduce the urgency to urinate. Because diuretics flush fluid and minerals out of the body, they're often paired with demulcent or soothing herbs (like marshmallow) to protect the urinary tract from irritation — especially when acids or gravel are present. Staying well-hydrated alongside diuretic use helps support the kidneys rather than stress

A subcategory of alteratives Adaptogens enhance the body's ability to deal with emotional, physical, mental, and environmental stress. Rather than affecting one specific area of the body, they have a general effect on the whole system — though they show particular affinity for the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, making them especially useful for stress-related and stress-induced conditions. Through hormone-modulating action, they increase the body's resistance and end

The liver is the second largest organ in the body which controls many functions essential for maintaining life. It produces bile, which aids digestion, filters out waste, toxins, and poisons in the blood, synthesizes nutrients, regulates blood sugar, processes hormones, manufactures antibodies and even stores vitamins and minerals. This organ does much more and is so complex, it is second only to the brain in body function. The liver can even regenerate itself when injured!

Redmond Clay is a type of bentonite clay, but instead of being a sodium bentonite or a calcium bentonite, it is both! Because of this it seems to be more effective than most bentonite clays and what I have used for years with nothing but great results! Clay has the ability to bind toxins due to a negative electrical charge of the clay particles. Most toxins including heavy metals are positively charged so they are drawn to the clay like a magnet and then flushed from the bo

Both heat and cold can be used to heal and soothe many different conditions and everyday issues you may come up against...sometimes it is all you need. Heat Therapy There are several ways you can use heat as a therapy. The most common way is to soak in a tub of hot water to induce sweating. Make sure you drink fluids while doing this, you want the body to sweat, but must replace those fluids. Drinking sweat inducing herbal teas (diaphoretics) will add to the effect. A sau

While studying about Lewis and Clark, I came across a story of Clark healing one of his men who couldn't walk and could barely sit, using the "traditional Indian sweatlodge" to treat him. This consisted of ​creating a 'sauna' where the man stayed until he could barely breathe due to the steam and then they immediately plunged him into ice-cold water, then back to the sweat lodge for more sweating. The next day he was able to walk, completely free of pain. Soon the tribe they

Lack of iron in the body equals less oxygen going throughout the systems which can cause fatigue and weakness and can lead to more serious conditions. Synthetic iron is hard for the body to assimilate and can even cause constipation and heavy metal build up. This blend is an easily absorbable form of iron the body can use to build blood and increase oxygen. Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, parsley and cilantro also have absorbable iron and the addition of vitamin C rich f

The less toxins you have in your environment, the less the liver has to work on processing them which makes for a happier body! Here are some natural ways you can clean and disinfect your home! Natural Ingredients for Cleaning Citric Acid Citric acid is a weak, water-soluble organic acid that comes from the fermentation of crude fruit sugar. Citric acid is a substance that helps dissolve certain stains and residue buildup such as hard water and mineral deposits. It kills bact

The liver is one of the major cleansing vessels of the body. It digests fat, regulates blood sugar, aids in protein digestion, processes hormones, aids in kidney function, manufactures antibodies, and most importantly, removes toxins from inside and outside the body. Everything that goes into or onto the body is processed through the liver, where it is broken down and either absorbed by the body or eliminated through the intestines or kidneys. If the liver is over taxed wit

Did you know that 90% of all health problems and disease stem from the health of your colon? It is important to keep this important organ cleansed and working properly so your body can readily assimilate the food you eat and properly eliminate garbage and toxins from the body. Of course you must first start with putting nutrient rich foods in it in the first place, so work towards a whole foods diet. Mix these powdered herbs together for capsules or make as a tincture. Ingre

This combination of herbs work with the body to stimulate and support the immune system, fight pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and parasites, and cleanse toxins throughout the body helping with all kinds of conditions. Make into capsules, tincture, tea, and salve. Not only does this formula kill off harmful pathogens, it cleanses, detoxes and supports the immune system. Use at the onset of any illness, for parasites, infections, and moving toxins out of the body. Ingredie

Also known as curled or curly dock. Yellow dock combines really well with other herbs for supporting different body systems and aids the body in absorbing their properties and nutrients. Rumex crispus Family: Polygonaceae - buckwheat Parts used: root Actions Antimicrobial​ Alterative Anti-Inflammatory Astringent Cholagogue Hepatic Laxative Nutritive Tonic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Bitter Liver Kidney Uses Liver and gallbladder strength and support. Impro

Known in many herbals as "Cure-All" because that is what it seems to do. There are about 500 different varieties of yarrow worldwide. The wild variety is the most medicinal. Fun fact about the genus name Achillea, sounds a bit like Achilles because it was named for him, using it in battle to staunch his soldiers’ wounds. Achillea millefolium Family: Asteraceae– daisy Parts used: leaves, flowers What's in a Name - Achillia millefolium Achillea - named for the Greek hero Achi

Not only is wormwood a strong herbal antibiotic it is also a beautiful plant to have in the yard, sporting deep green foliage in the fall and frosty green in the spring. A relative to sagebrush, wormwood has become one of my favorite herbs for mystery illnesses and any type of infection. Artemisia absinthium (more species) Family: Asteraceae- daisy Parts used: leaves mainly but root can also be used as a powerful medicine Actions Antibacterial Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory A

Skullcap is indigenous to North America and is best known for its ability to control nervous irritation. For this purpose, it is used in many nervous system formulas including pain and sleep issues. Scutellaria lateriflora Family: Lamiaceae – mint Parts used: aerial parts, leaves, blossoms Actions Antibacterial Analgesic Antifungal Antiviral Anti-Inflammatory Antispasmodic Antitumor Antioxidant Antimicrobial Decongestant Diuretic Febrifuge Nervine Sedative Energetics/Body Sys

Sagebrush grows all over the Rocky Mountains where I live. This plant is a relative of wormwood and will carry all the healing benefits of that plant, but with more potency. Artemisia tridentata Family: Asteraceae - daisy, sunflower Parts used: leaves, stems, blossoms, seeds Actions Antibacterial Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Antiviral Antitumor Antiparasitic Antiseptic Antibiotic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Warming Drying Respiratory Immune Uses Fungal problems such as n