Herbal Medicine Guides

Oregano tea is a simple herbal infusion that people have enjoyed for generations, often as a warming drink during the cold months. It has a bold, savory flavor and comes together from a handful of fresh oregano leaves and a...

This is an old fashioned honey and thyme syrup, the kind of simple kitchen preparation people have made at home for generations. It comes together from three ingredients and keeps in the fridge. Ingredients 1 cup water 2 tablespoons fresh...

A sage tincture is a classic folk preparation and a simple way to put a sage harvest to use. Some people dilute a little in water to use as a gargle. Ingredients Fresh sage leaves 190 proof food grade alcohol...

Tarragon is best known as a culinary herb, but it also has a long history in traditional home herbalism. Its leaves carry aromatic oils, including eugenol, the same compound found in cloves, which is part of what gives the herb...

Basil is a member of the mint family, and its leaves make a fragrant, lightly spicy tea that people have long enjoyed after a meal. Here are a few simple ways to brew and use it. A warm cup of...

Beyond the kitchen, tarragon is simple to prepare at home in a couple of traditional ways. Tarragon infused oil Fill a jar halfway with wilted or dried tarragon leaves, then top it up with olive oil. Set it in a...

Lemon balm makes a delightful, gently lemony tea that many people enjoy simply for its taste and its calming ritual. It is one of the easiest herbs to grow and to brew fresh from the garden. Grow your own from...

A tincture is one of the simplest ways to keep lemon balm on hand. Lemon balm has a gentle lemony scent, and a home tincture lets you capture it from your own harvest. Ingredients 1/2 cup freshly chopped lemon balm...

This is a fast way to make a richly colored, aromatic infused oil from dried summer savory. A splash of high proof alcohol helps pull the herb's aromatic compounds into the oil quickly, so you get a vivid oil in...