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Herbal Musings
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Herbal Musings
Has it ever occurred to you that maybe the reason why certain "weeds" grow abundantly is because we can benefit greatly from using them just as abundantly as they grow? Plantain is one of these abundantly available and abundantly useful herbs!
Elderberry is an immune tonic that I like to use for the changing of the season, for back-to-school, for traveling, and for general wellness. It’s SWEET, so it is usually a remedy that kids actually enjoy. I use these immune-boosting berries in conjunction with other herbs, especially for colds and flus.
- anti-inflammatory
- back-to-school wellness
- black elderberry
- black elderberry syrup
- cardiovascular health
- changing seasons
- cold
- colds
- crud buster
- elderberry syrup
- elderflower
- flu
- flus
- general wellness
- immune tonic
- immune-boosting
- immunity
- rheumatism
- traveling wellness
- vitality
- by Blair Boswell
- July 26, 2019
- 4 min read
Oxymels are potent medicine and can be used in a healing protocol (especially for children), but I like to use them as a daily herbal boost to my food and beverages because oxymels are so tasty. I’m a strong believer in using herbs daily to keep your immune system strong and to aid in your body’s natural detoxification processes. So, let’s talk about how to incorporate oxymels into your routine to amplify your health . . .