Nettle & Sage- Teas, Tinctures & Such

08/29/2026

Yesterday we went to a place! 😳 the interesting thing- I have almost all of these plants in my garden! Luckily I know most of them some I didn’t but I will investigate before I even think of using. Some of the “poison” plants were
Mullien, catmint, yarrow, some of the mints (?) it was pretty wild! And this is the biggest Mullien I have seen in a long time! The milk thistle was a beautiful purple!

08/23/2026

Wow! 1000 followers!! Thank you and welcome to all of you!! Please feel free to let me know what you might like to learn about, or know- my hope is we can all learn from one another.

I am just checking in- wanted to let everyone know I won’t be around for the next two weeks- we are taking a much needed break- hopefully I will
find some new and exciting things during my time away,we are going completely tech free for two weeks- so if I don’t post that is why! See you all soon and I am very blessed that you all are joining me on this herbal adventure!

It’s balloon festival time here! This is outside our home

08/19/2026

Some days we all need to stop, and take a moment for ourselves. I’ve been feeling a bit run down this morning, we have been going non-stop getting ready for a new adventure. And today, it is hitting me. So I’m taking some time for me this morning, enjoying a cup of my mineralization tea, some candle glow and to journal for a bit- and just breathe. How do you unwind when everything is rushing?

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

Enjoying this beautiful day and watching the hummingbirds!!

08/12/2026

Good morning and happy Wednesday!

One of these days I will figure out how to make a good video when I am creating blends! But until then here we are.

 I thought this morning I would bring you along as I did a customer order for anti-diarrhea tea. With the current outbreak of cyclosporine contamination across the country causing diarrhea I thought this was a good time to share what we use at my house and what I use with my clients.

I have a client that underwent gastric surgery and as a result, one of the consequences is chronic diarrhea and so I use and have used the book “Holistic Cancer Care” by Chanchal Cabrera,  she is a medical herbalist who specializes in integrative oncology.
Her book, I believe is meant to be an adjunct to go along with your allopathic or someone’s allopathic Cancer care. Another tool for the tool box if you will.
You can get it on Amazon.

This book was a great assist for me as my husband was going through his treatment. One of the blends she shares is for the treatment of diarrhea, which has come in very handy for him and it works really well. So I started using it and adapting some of the ingredients based on my clients needs and what their constitution looks like.

Included in the blend are:  raspberry, leaf, blackberry, leaf strawberry leaf, and these leaves are all astringent and may help to tighten tissues fennel, which helps to reduce and relieve gas Valerian, which helps to relax and ease frequent bowel elimination, ginger root now the recipe calls for fresh ginger root however I use dried ginger root because I’m giving it in large quantities to people and I don’t want the fresh ginger root to spoil the other leaves which the ginger root may help reduce cramping and gas as well.
This particular blend should only use 4 tablespoons of the mixture with 4 cups of water steep for 10 minutes, covered, add a pinch of salt and honey to taste and drink 2 to 4 cups a day away from meals. This blend should also only be taken for no more than a week at a time and then take a break . The pinch of salt is to help replace some of the minerals that people may lose when they have chronic diarrhea. I use Celtic sea salt. Just a pinch!
Of note: I have found quite often that one cup is more than sufficient for most.

***FULL DISCLAIMER- this is NOT in any way meant to advise, or be a substitute for anyone’s cancer treatments- ALWAYS do your own research, and always consult with you doctor before starting any herbal or holistic treatment- some herbs are contraindicated for use with certain medications.
Also any information posted is not meant as a substitute for medical advice.

Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s safe for everyone.


08/10/2026

Today’s adventure….

Wild Lettuce (Latuca virosa) and Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.)

I have been growing both in pots and I will say the wild lettuce did pretty well, the wormwood not so much but I did get a little bit, the weather here has not been great- really hot and humid.

The wild lettuce will go in a tincture of 80 proof alcohol for about 8-10 weeks
I tried to blend it in the food processor but my handle broke so I had to cut it up with scissors instead. You can see in one of the pictures the white latex sap called lactucarium coming out from where I cut it.
I will be moving this into a smaller jar, and into a dark space to macerate.
What is it used for? Pain relief, comparable to ibuprofen, mild sedative, analgesic and relaxant.
I know some cook the plant down for many hours until it becomes a super concentrate tar like substance. I prefer to have it macerate in alcohol.

Some pictures of the stages of making the tincture- I just love the green color!

The wormwood- well, that just an itty bit so I will dry that for tea- what is wormwood used for? And possible benefits? Stomach pain, parasite cleanse, indigestion stiff muscles, flatulence and indigestion to name a few.

*****both of these should be used under the care of an experienced herbalist- ALWAYS do your own research and consult with your provider before taking ANY herbs.
Just because it’s natural, does not mean it is safe for everyone!*****

08/08/2026

Last Sunday I was canning some potatoes and had a minor accident- on of the lids on a jar came off when I went to pull it out of the canner. I was very very lucky it was not worse than it was. I burned my finger tip, thumb and under my right wrist.
As soon as it happened my arm went under cold water, then into some ice for about 20 min. After that I dried it off and then oh so very very gently wrapped it in clean gauze to help keep any germs away (as per Mayo Clinic when you google it) I watched for blisters and for this yes, I took an Advil.
By the next day was much better after the first day and no signs of blisters I started to gently put some Manuka honey on it. Manuka honey is very antibacterial and super great for helping to heal all kinds of wounds. I use it for clients with shingles etc. it has been healing very well, the pain is minimal- it stings a bit as it’s healing but starting today, since it’s been almost a week I will start with some aloe from my plant. To help nourish the skin a bit more. I am so grateful it was not worse, that none got on my face, but boy, we had potatoes everywhere!! It was such a mess and I was a very lucky woman!
When you have a wound like a burn ** ALWAYS, Always seek medical advice burns are nothing to mess around with!
And yes I did have my p*p look at it.
Manuka honey is a good product to add to your herbal first aid kit- it’s also good for coughs and sore throats!

**the pictures are on day 2 and it was already looking and feeling so much better**

08/08/2026

I am feeling very blessed right now! I just checked in on my page and it shows I have 250 followers!!! Thank you all so much for following my little page. I never expected to get even 20 followers and here we are at 250!!!
Thank you all for adding this brightness to my day!!

To help me grow what are some things you would like to see, talk about or learn?

Please let me know I am so looking forward to the next steps and would love you all to come along for the ride!