by Susan Pulley | Jun 14, 2018 | Herbs
Improve Memory, Mind and Concentration with Gotu Kola Gotu Kola is a really useful herb I want you to know about as we go into summer. If you recognize this herb by its photo, I’ll be very impressed, but you might have heard of it by name. To avoid confusion, look for...
by Susan Pulley | May 3, 2018 | Herbs
Herb of The Month – Tulsi (Holy Basil): Best for Immunity & Wounds Tulsi (holy basil) is hands-down one of the herbs I use most, not just with clients but also in my home pharmacy! I make the tincture, and rely on it throughout cold & flu season. Years...
by Susan Pulley | Feb 28, 2018 | Herbs, Making Medicine, Tips & Techniques
Turmeric Tea Eye Wash Turmeric is highly anti-bacterial, and I use a strong tea of it successfully in my home at the earliest signs of eye infection. Add 1 heaping teaspoon of turmeric powder to 1 cup boiling water. Steep for 5-10 Strain through a cheesecloth and...
by Susan Pulley | Sep 23, 2017 | Herbs
Clove! Kruidnagel! To me, clove brings together contradictions, and that’s what makes it really interesting and medicinal. Although it gives the impression of being heating by its spicy taste, its net effect is actually cooling. So it has a penetrating effect but at...
by Susan Pulley | Sep 23, 2017 | Herbs, How to take your herbs, Making Medicine, Recipes, Tips & Techniques
Herbal 101 – How to Make a Cold Infusion Were you searching for How to Make a Herbal Tea Infusion? A Cold Infusion is a way to prepare herbs when the effect you want is nourishment & gentle support over time. Some herbs release their nutrients & actions...
by Susan Pulley | Sep 23, 2017 | Herbs, Making Medicine, Q & A, Recipes, Tips & Techniques
Exhausted From Breastfeeding & Hard Training Q: Being an Ayurvedic practitioner, what do you think of [specific brand of] vitamins (if you know of them)? My husband convinced me to run a marathon on May 20th, against my better judgment. I think breastfeeding for...
