Comments for the Witchen Kitchen Beginner Herbal

Comment on I’m Growing Garlic! by plantain

plantain — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:24:01 +0000

You may already know this but I thought I would mention it in case. Those flower shoots are called scapes and make a most awesome pesto. I just love them!

Comment on Uber Amazing Blog by Nafragio

Nafragio — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:29:56 +0000

Uber means “Super”. Ubermench = superman. Can be used in the contex of “ultimate”

Comment on Uber Amazing Blog by plantain

plantain — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:27:18 +0000

Great choices. Thanks for introducing me to Patricia. Great blog.

Comment on Oh, My Aching Back by Oshala

Oshala — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:00:32 +0000

Its always so exciting to learn about the medicinal values of plants that grow near my home. Its almost as great as finding an unexpected, but familiar herb in the wild. I just discovered that wild mugwort grows in my area recently!

Thanks!

Comment on Yarrow & Goldenrod: Superb Topical Analgesic by Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:30:28 +0000

What a great idea, Tammy. I love the goldenrod oil (made it after reading about it on your blog and Kiva Rose’s blog) and am planning on making yarrow oil too. More powerful than goldenrod? Wow. Impressive. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks, HM

Comment on Sassafras Rainbow by ICQB

ICQB — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:20:18 +0000

Sassafras tea is one of my favorites. My Dad pointed out the tree to me when I was little and when I got a little older I would often find saplings and brew tea with them. And once when I was backpacking with a friend, I gathered a sapling I saw on the trail one day and brewed tea for us that night over the campfire. She was impressed with the sweet flavor.

Comment on Yarrow & Goldenrod: Superb Topical Analgesic by ICQB

ICQB — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:06:15 +0000

Thanks for posting about the yarrow/goldenrod combo. I am a newbie to herbal remedies, but the first oil I made was goldenrod oil. I made it into a salve and I use it when I get a stiff/spastic neck. It works wonders.

There’s plenty of goldenrod that grows wild around here, but I will have to plant yarrow in the garden. I grew calendula this year and harvested and dried it all season. And I dried wild-harvested goldenrod. I’ll be making salve out of each and sending it out with holiday gifts to the relatives.

Now I’ll be looking forward to the yarrow in my garden next season.

Comment on Yarrow & Goldenrod: Superb Topical Analgesic by tammy

tammy — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:12:00 +0000

wow, thanks for the award, Sarah! I’ll try to post it up later today.
Darcey, in what other circumstances do you use yarrow for pain relief? It seems all around good for pain both inside and out, as I’ll also often drink the tea whenever I have that all-over achiness thing going on and it always makes me feel better.

Comment on Yarrow & Goldenrod: Superb Topical Analgesic by darcey blue

darcey blue — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:14:55 +0000

i have also found yarrow to be an excellent analgesic, but I’ve never specifically tried the oil in this way! what a fabulous idea!!

Comment on Yarrow & Goldenrod: Superb Topical Analgesic by Sarah Head

Sarah Head — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:42:37 +0000

I love hearing new stories about Yarrow’s amazing effectiveness. I’ll be trying it out when I have need - many thanks! I’m also awarding you the Uber Amazing Blog Award for all the new ideas you share so freely! Visit http://kitchenherbwife.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-first-award-and-other-excitement.html and you’ll find out how to post it on your website.

Much love

Sarah