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Make Your Own Medicine from Herbs at Home

You can make your own herbal medicine at home. All it takes is some herbs and some knowledge. This lens explores uses for herbs that you may not have considered before. If you have your own herb garden, these "how-tos" will help you put the herbs to good use. If you do not grow your own herbs, quality herbs are available online as well.

Making Herbal Medicine

This is a collection of how-to article on making herbal medicine. This collection will guide you in making any type of medicine from herbs including everything from capsules to compresses. Herbs are a very natural and safe way to treat minor ailments. If you suffer from serious medical conditions, or are taking prescription medication, talk to your doctor before using herbal medicine.
How to Make an Herbal Lozenge
Herbal lozenges can be made at home and used just like a cough drop. They can treat an irritated sore throat or a cough. You will feel better knowing exactly what natural ingredients are in your...
How to Make an Herbal Sleep Pillow
Herbal sleep pillows are used for various sleep difficulties such as insomnia, congestion and headache as well as providing a pleasant aroma for invoking pleasant dreams. Sleep pillows can be made...
How to Make Natural Herbal Medicine at Home
If you have an herb garden, or simply enjoy working with herbs, there are numerous ways to use these herbs at home to make your own medicine. Herbal medicines can be as simple as an herbal tea, or...
How to Make Herb Capsules
Herbs can be made into capsules, like the ones purchased in health food stores, by drying the herb and then crushing it. This is a great way to give herbs to kids who might otherwise refuse the...
How to Make Homemade Herbal Remedies
Herbs and uses to treat 6 common ailments at home, such as sore throat, cough, and insomnia. Homemade herbal remedies can be used in place of over the counter drugs, which often have unwanted side effects. Often the correctly used herbal remedy will help you bounce back eliminating...
How to Make Homemade Herbal Extracts
Basic information on how to prepare an extract. Also, definition of an extracts and how to use them.

An herbal extract is an herb that has had it's medicinal components extracted into a medium of water, alcohol, wine, vinegar, oil, glycerin or honey. Herbal extracts are also called infusions,...
How to Make an Herbal Heat Pack
Herbal heat packs work well anytime you suffer from an injury such as a sprain or sore muscle. Heat packs are made by creating a cotton pouch and filling it with herbs and essential oils that work...
How to How Make Your Own Herbal Remedies at Home
Five common herbs and their uses at home to make herbal medicine: calendula, echinacea, chamomile, ginger and peppermint. You can make your own herbal remedies at home to save money on over the counter medications and cut down on trips to the doctor. Herbal remedies are simply herbs prepared in a way that lends...
How to Make an Herbal Tincture: Recipes, Ratios, Preparation and Storage of Tincture
General instructions for preparing an herbal tincture. Herbal tinctures closely resemble liquid medicine found in your medicine cabinet, as they have a long shelf life and are selected by the ailment they are being used to treat. Herbalists generally believe that tinctures made of alcohol are more effective in releasing all the medicinal components from the plant than other methods of using herbs.
How to Make Herbal Infusions or Decoctions: Making Medicinal Herbal Teas
Herbal tea, also called an herbal infusion or decoction, is easiest and least altering ways to prepare an herb. Because the herb is in an unaltered natural state, herbal teas are very safe. Herbal infusions, or herbal teas, are made by steeping 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb in one cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Herbal Honey Recipes: How to Make Herb Infused Honey
Herbal honey can be used to treat common ailments or simply for the pleasure of its wonderful flavor. Herbal honey works well for sore throats and coughs. Combining the right herb with the honey will help you feel better in no time. This is a great home remedy for children.
Making Herbal Ointments at Home: Herbs, Olive Oil and Beeswax to Make Skin Healing Ointment
Herbal ointments can be used to treat dry skin or to heal cuts, scrapes, or insect bites. More information including herbs frequently used on the skin can be found here.

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Comments About Making Herbal Medicine at Home

  • CarlThomp Feb 26, 2012 @ 9:05 am | delete
    Good compilation of information
  • GrammaLinda Jan 30, 2012 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    I love learning more about herbal medicines and how to make your own. Thanks! Blessings.
  • Stephsibert Jan 17, 2012 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    Thanks for such a comprehensive lens! I've written one on my absolute favorite herb of all time--CAYENNE PEPPER! It's amazing everything that a simple household spice can do.

    Thanks again for this encouraging lens to branch out and take care of ourselves!
  • CanHealthInsure Oct 29, 2011 @ 6:04 pm | delete
    Great information here. I could use this.
  • JodiFromFlorida Oct 6, 2011 @ 12:35 am | delete
    I really enjoy your lenses they are so informative!
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