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The Modern Hippie is me ~ Desiree Winans, Natural Health Educator. I teach my clients and classes how to use the tools of Naturopathy to heal themselves and their families through natural, non-invasive, holistic means. Learn more about me here and check out my recent blog posts below!

 

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Thursday
Mar152012

20 Herbs for Colds, Flu, Better Nutrition & Stress

Anything *starred is excellent for children!

*Peppermint: Mentha Piperita

  • This herb is in a class of it’s own, it’s tasty! Add it to herbs that you don’t like the taste of.
  • Amazing flavor, digestive, cooling, good for gas or upset stomach.  
  • Can be used to flavor herbs that don’t taste good.  
  • It’s a wonderful herb to infuse in oil as the aroma is calming and at the same time invigorating.
  • Infuse in oil for at least 4 to six weeks for best results.
  • Can be used fresh or dried.
  • Pick leaves just before they flower.
  • When harvesting avoid brown and bug-eaten leaves.
  • Dry hanging upside down secured with rubber bands until crispy.  
  • Leaves should be green and still contain there aromatic quality.  
  • Store in glass.
  • Where to buy the herbal tea?  http://bit.ly/nCzD86
  • Like to buy in bulk? Here’s the link:  http://goo.gl/uwNjW

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