5 Common kitchen herbs that can be used MEDICINALLY
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- Learning how to use medicinal herbs, especially these herbs you probably already have in your kitchen, is such an easy way to get started with alternative remedies.
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God has provided everything we need in nature!
💙🙏🏼💙 If we just knew how to properly use all of it, someday we will!
Yes he has❤️
Facts!!!
Periodt!!
Amen
Sage - warming and drying, soothing
Thyme - warming and drying, antioxidant, antispasmodic,
Ginger - nausea, upset stomach
Garlic - warming - good for cold, anti inflammatory, stimulate immune system, respiratory
Rosemary - warming and drying, opens nasal congestion, antimicrobial
Thank you Mimi❤
Thank you
Thanks a bunch!🙂
Ginger will also warm the body and stave off hypothermia. Chew it all the time working in the cold
Thank you for your love to humanity, giving herbs that are good for you💐💖💐
I believe the way the world is looking , everyone needs to be able to do more things for themselves! Your videos are helping people do just that . Good info and video .
🙌🏻 so true
Absolutely!
Totally agree
I also believe this is probably why we have all the illnesses we do, ppl have strayed away from healthy homegrown foods 🙏
I know this world is going crazy these days ,
I'm in Zone 7 and have successfully grown Ginger for the past 3 years.
I start my Ginger from either small pieces (1-2") of the root from the previous season or new pieces from the grocery store which have little nodes starting to protrude. It is best started indoors in Feb/March in a warm/moist room, such as a bathroom. Place the pieces just below the soil surface with the node side up. Ginger does not require much sunlight, so keep it in a shaded area while indoors. In a month or so, there should be some shoots starting to pop through the soil. Once the outdoor temperature is above 80F in the daytime and at least 55F at night then you can plant in a container outdoors. Place in a mostly shaded area and keep moist throughout the summer. Too much sunlight will cause the leaves to die. By Sept/Oct you will have your Ginger crop ready to harvest. The cycle continues...
I'm looking forward to making another batch of Ginger Beer.
Thank you for this info.
I recently harvested some ginger and made ginger beer with it. Any idea why it came out smelling like lactic acid bacteria? It tasted gingery but smelled and tasted off so I dumped it.
Thank you so much for sharing the info about ginger. I love the taste of raw ginger in anything. Thanks again.
@@brandonjohnson191 I love ginger BEER!! HKW DO YOU MAKE YOURS. 😊
@@zulmabontiffe487 always like sharing some knowledge. I may try making some Candied Ginger, which is also a method of preserving.
Cheers!
So thankful for these types of videos! I'm all about using what God has given us to heal and protect ourselves. Definitely going to look into your herbal course! :)
Herbal Jedi channel is offering a zoom course in Nov., he is a herbalist
There's a weed that everyone probably has in their yard, Plantain. There are two varieties common in the US. Plantago lanceolata and Plantago major. A syrup made from the leaves is as good for bronchitis/bronchiolitis and asthma. I used it when I had covid. An ointment, also made from the leaves, is good for eczema, poison ivy, and bee stings.
Thank you - are these 2 varieties: the sweet one (not to be confused with regular 🍌) and the green one or are you talking about 2 varieties of something else?
@@vlatter9537 Are you referring to plantain the "fruit" that's eaten in most tropical/subtropical areas? If so, no she is referring to a herb by the same name. 😊
@@LetsFaceThis ahhh thanks
I grow plantains everywhere in my gardens,,i dry the leaves and infuse them in quinoa vodka and strain after few weeks ,,i also infuse plantain leaves in coconut oil along with nettle ,marshmallow leaves,corn flowers,oregano,thyme,sage,mints,basil,calendula,chamomile all from my gardens and also some propolis from our hives then after weeks infusing i strain the leaves and keep the salve for any skin issues or as moisturizer.i have so many stories that propolis saved my family and my pets
We have used it for bee and wasp stings. Thanks for the info on other uses.
Excellent video. For those who haven't taken an herbal course with Melissa, I can testify that she presents the material in the same understandable, yet comprehensive manner. And the recipes are really good ones to have in your home apothecary 😊
Use fennel seeds for period pains and to calm your nerves. They are muscles relaxants. It helps for abdominal cramps and relive anxiety.
Really? Thank you. I’ve recently found Tylenol, midol and Advil trigger pain palpitations for me and I’ve been looking for alternatives.
We also use oregano for cough, runny nose and othe flu syptoms. Just heat leaves over a gas flame, cool slightly and squeeze the juice into a spoon. Simple and VERY EFFECTIVE!!
Ooh nice I've never used it. Will need to start.
AWESOME
@@enlightenedone8874 No need to add water. Just heat and squeeze right into a teaspoon and drink. One teaspoon is enough per serving. 4 med to large leaves should be enough. If your leaves are smaller, you can use more to make 1 tsp.
I swear by oil of oregano. It kills staph.
@@juliamurphy9000 I swear by myrrh, I have used it for years. Great on my dogs for whatever ails them...
I live in Southern Ontario and grow ginger. Been doing so for about 3 years now. I took a piece of grocery store ginger that was organic and stuck it in dirt. I did this in February and in a good size pot. Then when the weather got warm I put it out side and let it grow. It actually did extremely well. I harvested in late Aug/Sept and got a decent amount of ginger.
This past year I planted a piece from the harvest last year the same day I harvested it. It didn't look like it was going to grow or do anything but man it did better then ever. This Tim I let it go because we have had much warmer weather for a much longer time. So I only harvested my ginger about 2 weeks ago (yes the first couple weeks of October. If I could share pictures I would I was so happy with how much better the ginger grew this year. I even neglected it for a while. Try it and see if you can get it to grow. I live in zone 6
I'm in southern ont too so that's good to know
@@rochelleandres7488 I am never afraid to try anything new. I was able to get luffa to grow but I did have to start it inside in February. I have my ginger already in dirt. You keep it wet for a while then let it completely dry then water lightly and it should get it started. This is the best time of year to get it started as it too has and needs a long grow season. I get it out side in May usually as long as the frost is gone
@@rochelleandres7488 I should add I transferred it to a bigger pot in spring yo really give it room to grow
I am in Southern Ontario also. I am definitely going to follow your instructions. Thank you.
@@donnatonner2865 good luck. I would get a piece now. If you can find a piece that looks like it has an eye or 2. A bit harder to fins but will be a better start and greater success. I would also get it planted now if you can. I am waiting on mine to start growing again. It takes so long in the waiting for something to grow up. But it is worth the wait
Really surprised you didnt talk about oregano. That's my top medicinal I grow but I also grow your others as well.
Amen!
Essential oregano oil is successful for almost everything
I had black mold respiratory problems after Hurricane Andrew for 3 mths and it was getting worse.
Gargled with 10 drops in 8 oz water. (That's strong, but I was desperate.)
I gargled 8-10x a day with strong oregano water (10 drops in 8 oz water) for respiratory problems breathing black mold after the 2017 hurricane. It cleated up in one week.
I had it 3 mths. Antibiotics from doc did nothing.
It clears up my skin. But i use it weak. 5 drops oregano oil in 8 oz water.
@@ccccclark2605 yeah i use it every time i have sinus issues
She did mention thyme (oregano is just a wild variety of thyme)!
I have a lot and I tea it a lot
Orégano is very good for many things too.
We should rewrite the Simon and Garfunkal song to Garlic, sage, rosemary and thyme. lol I didnt realize ginger thinned the blood. I take ginger in capsule every day, I was getting concerned that every time I scratch or slightly cut myself while working I seem to bleed more than is normal. Now I know why. I wont stop taking it but now will not worry there is something wrong with me if I bleed from a minor scratch. lol
I was told by a homeopathic doctor to dip ginger in honey and bite it every four hours for the onset of what I thought was the Sweet n Sour sniffles. It worked in addition to Vitamin C and Zinc.
Sage, Thyme, Garlic, Rosemary, Ginger
I grew some Ginger in grow bags in zone 8b Western Washington and was surprised how productive it was! Definitely give it a shot! Love the video
Sage there is three types red, white and rubbing sage. Red is medicinal white is for cleansing and rubbing is to eat.
Timestamp 10:45 - I've finally been successful at getting some of these to sprout in a container in the kitchen. Every evening when I get home, I check for additional growth. I'm so looking forward to having these growing and looking beautiful on my kitchen counter.
This video couldn’t have come at a better time! Thank you!
Energetic are rarely explained . Thank you 💙much love from Hawaii.
Perfect timing with this video! I was just about to google search natural and home-based remedies for illness. Excited for the herb class!
Having a go at growing ginger (in the UK) harvesting it soon, looking forward to seeing what's happening below the soil 👍😄
Something I've learned, for what it's worth: young ginger (thin easily removed skin) has cooling properties when ingested; taken during the summer months it helps to keep you cooler in the heat. Old ginger (thick skin) has warming properties when ingested; helps along with cayenne to keep you warm in the cold.
Both have the same pain relieving properties, but old ginger is more potent.
I used the old ginger and cayenne when we had our freak freeze in Texas to help me stay warm.
And for one month I was able to find young ginger to help me stay cooler. It for sure works as I tend to heat up easily in hot months.
Loved this. These are all herbs I use at home. Thanks for the tips that will help me use these herbs more fully.
Great vid. All winter long I make homemade chicken soup with fresh chunks of ginger, rosemary and thyme and Tumeric adding onions, carrots and whole chicken in the insta pot. Super immune boosting and we love the potency of the fresh ginger. Low sodium as well just use water as if you use enough spices/ herbs you don’t need the salt but if you like some chicken. Broth to add that’s ok too. Eat it as soon as any symptoms arise. Love your videos 🙏🙏😊😊
Combining a bit of black pepper with turmeric helps in absorption of the herb.
I grow rosemary and thyme. Making rosemary tea for headaches worked great. Then thyme tea as soon as you feel a sore throat or cough coming on.
You ate a blessed teacher, thank God ! Well informed and researched . Not many repetitions, not too many words. Thabk you for sharing with us. God be with you, amen.
I have all of these herbs except for the rosemary. I will definitely try the sage/honey tea. I have dried my sage for use for later.
I have been growing ginger indoors… I plan on doing it outdoors next year. I go through about 1 lb a month.
This is a great video. Well done.
This has been in my watch later for AGES and I finally had time to watch. Excellent information
Thank you!!
These are the exact herbs I have been using except for the thyme the last couple weeks because I’ve had inflammation in my knee. I’ve just been cooking with them & the flavors are amazing! I always love watching your videos! Keep up the good work!
Put a slice of red onion in the tray that you sprout the piece of ginger in. Layer a moist piece of paper towel on top of the onion, then your piece of ginger, then a second piece of moist paper towel. Darkness will help, within a week, the piece of ginger will break its dormancy and begin to sprout 🌱. I am a “newbie” at this, I discovered it by accident in my compost can.
Fab 👏❤️
Congrats for doing all the right things, including sharing !
Love fresh salsa, ginger n turmeric for daily use
Another very informative video! I also use oregano quite a bit for medical purposes. Just learning about herbs so I have so much information to absorb 🙂 I have brought my herbs inside in small pots to use overwinter since we live in a zone 1a to 0b
I'm really glad you made this video! Ofc I'm always looking to protect myself and my family as naturally as possible. Whenever I can.
We used to not very long ago know these wisdoms, just ask Grandma and Grandpa. If your's are gone, ask a elderly friend. Herbs have been healing me and all my relation's for 45 year's. My very favorite is for an earache. Peel a clove cut off a bit of 1 tip, place it in your ear and go to bed. You think it might sting, but it doesn't. Best if just kind of push it gently in so it loosely stays there and lay down, but because I was a young mom I found using a bandaid worked pretty well, so I could still be functional. Love to all
Are you for real?
Like for ear aches...
Garlic cloves
Glad you mentioned the rosemary, I've wondered how you get it so large. I can grow it but it always dies after the first frost. Thanks!
This is my first year growing
@@rosebradley3295 me too, I’m wondering if it will make it through the winter 🥶
I cover my rosemary w straw successful. Zone 5. We love rosemary, and experiment. We have brought it for the winter...back out in spring. Worked well.
I live in Western Michigan and cover my Rosemary, sage, thyme, Lemon Balm from the winter cold and they return in the spring.
GOD Bless you and keep you safe during theses days we're living in.
Shalom
@@jomack7923 Just with a row cover?? or mulch and row cover?
Thank you so much I loved this video so simple great advice blessings 😊
I LOVE your dog running past! Made me smile. Happy puppy!
Thyme is also a GREAT insecticide that is safe to use around pets.
Original listerine has it. And my favorite now discontinued hand sanitizer had it. Cleanwell.
7th generation also has it in their disinfectant.
Soap is way better than hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap
@@Kylesollars
Yes. And herbs that have natural disinfectant properties are better than soap.
What a coincidence. I was just discussing how to use our pots this year because I'm gonna fill EVERYTHING up! I put rosemary and other herbs in a raised bed herb garden and covered w/plastic in hopes of overwintering. Not sure what it looks like yet but this year I will plant my kitchen herbs in containers and move them around as described. Thanks! New to the channel, I'm loving it.
Great video. I really appreciate your expertise. Thank you.
Fantastic information! I am grateful 🙏
Ps loved the dog swipe. Very cute. 🥰
good info. I had the same problem with Rosemary, winter would see it off and I couldnt grow it. However I grew it in a sheltered area in my garden and it made it through. For insurance I started to take cuttings. This turned out to be really easy and ended up with so many plants that I gave loads away to friends. My method super easy. Cut about a 6 inch tip or pick off a branching piece. Strip the cutting by about 2 inches at the bottom and pop it into a small glass of water on a sunny windowsill. In about a month you should have roots enough to pot up. I do it all the time with 6 or 7 cuttings. You cant lose it then. one more thing change the water every week.
Great information, I love the entrance of the dog LOL perfect timing right
I have been using crushed clove for my pain from a broken tooth that broke near the gum line. Apply directly to the area to numb the nerves until you can get to the dentist. Thanks grandma!
Rosemary doesn't like saturated roots, hence your pot works well over winter.
I also have used a pot to try and over winter and it didn't work. The black pot idea and having it on the southern wall may make it work next time. May wrap it also.
My daughter's favorite herb is rosemary. She loves the feel and smell of sage. She picks sage leaves and calls them sniffy leaves. I am really enjoying these videos. I am trying to learn more about medicinal uses for herbs and flowers. This was my first year harvesting nasturium, verbena and calendula for tea. I grow my own herbs for cooking, but just starting to learn about medicinal uses. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Rosemary is beneficial for memory.
I has ginger and turmeric grow into each other , guess you can call it “ginturmeric” lol. But haven’t tried growing herbs yet. Do you know what season to start growing it in zone 9-10 thanks so much 🙏🏼
Me & my grandkids love picking a leaf or 2 of sage & a lil snip of rosemary! ❤ Then they wander out front to raid my mints & lavender. Grabbing strawberries on the way! The youngest little man is an awesome compost helper! They all learn & have fun enjoying the rewards!
I didn’t realize you could make tea with nasturtiums. I usually throw them in my salads or put the leaves on sandwiches.
@@siry5164 I’m in your zone (Florida). Rosemary grows in the ground year round here. It will get 6 feet tall. Most herbs do well in the spring here, in dappled light. I grow my herbs in clay pots. They do great. Basil loves our hot summer sun. I grow Thai basil year round.
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I grow Rosemary in a PVC 12" ring. I planted it 4 years ago. During the ice storm last year in Texas the Rosemary seemed 2 spread out, it is now 4' tall and 4' around and still growing Very well, it's on the Westside of the House, sees Sun 1/2 the day. Love your videos. I personally have learned a lot. Thank You. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾️🙃
Interesting! Please explain what a pvc ring looks like? I'm having a hard time visualizing that...
@@candacekuhn8589 OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I bought 2 12" inside diameter, drainage PVC pipes, which I cut into 4' lengths 2 store my leather in. I had a 6" long piece left over which I used as planters 4 hot peppers and herbs. I pray that answers your question, if not ask again and I will explain it a different way. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
OLD LEATHER SMITH here. I just measured the rosemary it's 8 feet around and 4 foot tall. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
I am so happy UA-cam suggested your channel. This is awesome information. You just gained a new subscriber 👋👋👋
I just found you. I love raw honey tea, to add sage sounds amazing. I sometimes use ginger in my tea as well. I really enjoy your video. Your plants are beautiful. Thank you for the information.
Thank you for this info!
All good ones, lovely
I have all in my garden as well
I'm eager to learn how to use herbs medicinally and I'm so glad I bumped into this video. Thank you
Thank You, very good info.
Thanks for posting this on my birthday
Love this...
Thank you. Chamomile is great for sleep or relaxation.😄
Excellent!! Thank you. ❤
Love the pup!
Thanks you very much for this video
Great information! Thank you.
Watch sage consumption if you’re lactating. It diminishes milk supply. It was very useful for me in my drying up experience. Fresh sage, salt &pepper on a chicken breast for a couple days was very helpful.
What an awesome harvest of garlic.
A wealth of health and knowledge 🤗
Great video! Thanks!
The dog is priceless...your info is good too♥
Thanks, I use these 🙌
Thank you.
I have been using soft cinnamon or true cinnamon as well, I find it very relaxing
Cinnamon is good for elevated blood sugar.
Being self sufficient is true freedom
So Cute "Oh Lord, eye roll"
I loved it !!! ❤️
Just subscribed!
I dug mine up and put it in the house. in a big pot. I live in Wisconsin.
Ginger and turmeric can grow together and are very easy to grow, but in pnw does better as a greenhouse grow.
Awesome thank you😍
Very informative!
Hi Melissa! I’m in the Willamette Valley and I haven’t had any success growing my own ginger, so if you are able to find the secret for us pnw folks I’d be very interested in hearing about it. Keep up the great work! I love your videos and have learned so so much 😎👍🏻
Same, and I'm in Southern Cali. I tried growing outside and it did well til it grew 5 inches and then rotted. :-(
One to 3 days after eating icecream or similar I feel like I'm getting a cold.. hubby and I take fish oil capsules we haven't had a cold or flu for yrs we are 66 and 71 yrs xxxxx
Thanks gorgeous Norris
Thank You for your videos. Great Job.
Thank you for bringing up rosemary and pregnancy. Not only is it good information for myself (hoping to become pregnant) but also for future reference.
Very helpful, thank you
Great video! I'm curious as to what the metal box is on the end of your counter? Thank you for sharing all your knowledge! You are a blessing!
It's a bread box with drawers on top for flour, sugar, tea and coffee. It's from the 1950's
I love it! So cool!
Excellent !
The Dog wanted some of that exposure too.🤣😂🐕
Cut garlic up and put in a jar and fill with honey take when sick or daily
How much garlic and do you just take a spoonful or? Lol tell me more!
Do you have to put it in frig?
@@lifeonmockingbirdhill
The garlic can soak in the honey. The honey is antibacterial and antimicrobial so you can let it sit in a pantry or out. Also when you take it you can use it in tea or by the spoon, but don’t use metal with it as the metal can break up the properties, you can use glass, wood, plastic etc. but not metal. A little lime or lemon is also good with that honey with garlic.
@@bthompson2192
You can leave the honey out just as you would with regular honey.
Thank you very informative 💯❤️✨🥳🙏🏻
Hi~ I just came across your site, and irs fabulous! Thanks for sharing this......😇
I came here for an Advil alternative! Did I miss something because I didn't hear it? I have used feverfew tinctures for inflammation in my body. It works great but it never works for my headaches nor have any of the herbs you've mentioned.
Me too....will anyone answer?
Advil is an anti inflammatory so instead of it you can use these other herbs
Peppermint really helps for migraines. I grow peppermint, use it as a tea.
I am interested in an anti inflammatory . Feverfew?
Valerian may work
Thank you
My mom does well with rosemary she has a green thumb IDKH though she isn't great at all things outdoors like trimming bushes but growing plants they love her. We live in Massachusetts it's def cold here but she has more rosemary than anything else it actually does well in her rock garden.
Can anyone recommend a book on this information? Would love to have this on hand if anyone in my house gets sick . Loved the video .
Hi Melissa! I just came across your videos about medicinal herbs, and I love your site with tutorial videos! Thank your for sharing!! You are so knowledgeable and inspiring to listen to, with so much amazing information! You make me want to grow all those herbs and flowers!!
I have a question for you that I'm hoping you can shed some light on:
I made my first liquid stevia sweetener using fresh leaves from my 2 stevia plants in my garden. I watched several videos on how to prepare the liquid sweetener- which is basically the same procedure as with herbal tinctures- using vodka to marinate in, but for stevia, no more than 24- 36 hours or it becomes more bitter than sweet.
I made 2 batches (to test the difference in using) one with fresh, slightly chopped leaves; the other with fresh, whole leaves, both marinated in vodka for 28.5 hours. Both were strained with cheesecloth, and then each one was put on a VERY slow, miniscule bubbled simmer for 10 minutes; they both still smelled VERY STRONG of alcohol, so I added another 10 minutes; all recipes I found gave it 10-20 minutes, one suggested 30 minutes, all stressing NOT to hard boil the liquid or you sacrifice the sweet taste, as well as evaporating all the liquid out. Since the directions stated that ‘you’ll know when it is finished (how long to simmer) based on when you no longer smell the alcohol’, and mine STILL reeked of the alcohol, I left it in total up to 30 minutes.
At this point, I just turned it off since half the liquid was already evaporated out (which was expected to happen), but in my opinion, it STILL smelled too strong of alcohol!
I’m not sure what I did wrong or if it’s just me that feels super nauseated and sick to my stomach from smelling (checking) if the alcohol was sufficiently evaporating out during this 30 minute process?
I really wanted to love this new found independence on growing Stevia plants, and making my own stevia liquid sweetener, but after trying the finished product, I am very disappointed!
The taste is sweet enough on my finger- even if a bit on the alcohol side, but when I put SEVERAL drops in my cup of coffee (which I usually use just a couple drops of Sweetleaf Stevia Clear liquid or powder form), it doesn’t taste at all sweet! I have to keep adding more and more to get a slight ‘earthy’ type taste (not sure how else to describe it); it tastes from 0 sweetness to terrible, and left me with such a nauseated, sick feeling- probably from the alcohol, that I couldn’t even drink my coffee or eat anything afterwards! I had to make a chamomile tea to settle my stomach.
I know this probably sounds a little dramatic, but I am severely disappointed and trying to understand where I went wrong.
In your experience and educated opinion, do you think I didn’t have the bubbles high enough to evaporate all the alcohol sufficiently out or is it ‘normal’ to have somewhat of an alcohol base taste to Stevia/ herbal tinctures?
Or is it possible then that it’s just me who perhaps is not able to use and consume tinctures, teas, etc. made using alcohol as the marinating medium?
I saw some videos on the option of using glycerin instead, but am very weary about using a sugary syrup to make them; I would rather prefer staying away from sugars (unless natural and low glycemic- which is why I love Stevia, but not the chemically processed ones!)
Isn’t there an option for using purified water to make herbal teas and tinctures for consuming?
Or perhaps if I’m just making herbal salves and topical creams, I could still use the vodka alcohol as my marinade, as long as I understand how, and for how long, to properly simmer out the alcohol.
Thank you for any information and help you can offer me. I love so much your videos and am very inspired to continue to learn about medicinal herbs so I, too, can help myself and others. We are in a very important time now to return to God’s nature and utilize the gifts we were given, freeing ourselves from toxic pharmaceutical dependence- especially for ‘non emergency’ home health remedies.
Thank you again for your time!
God bless.
Paj (from Italy)
Nice to see your reference to herbs worth taking in capsules. The three, sage, thyme, and rosemary have essential oils worth taking all your life, for when they are released into the stomach and intestines -- go directly into the blood steam to be used by all cell communities. But as they are traveling through the blood, they attach to foreign intruders, as in bacteria and capture fungus spores floating about. Once they can carry no more fungus spores, they exit the body via urinary system. In regards to attaching to bacteria -- they drill holes into their outer shells, and soon begin leaking -- which by the way gets them "eaten up" pronto by the immune system. These three herbs can be made into a body and mouth wash too.
New subscriber here! Thanks for the info! I've always wanted to learn about benefits and ways to grow medicinals for better health! Thanks 👍
Great info
THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ON THIS 🎶🎁 BLESSINGS 💖🇺🇸
I have this powder mix of ginger, cinnamon, clove, turmeric, pink salt, and black pepper. If I have a head ache I take an 1/8 of a tea spn in warm water and I am good. I knocked my head off one day and had a lump on my forehead, took my mix and I was just fine, no pain.
Melissa, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the course. Can you share what varieties of these herbs you have around your home that your showing during the video? I've been shopping for garlic & am not sure which to try. Also, my sage doesn't look like that. And when you say overwinter in pots (rosemary, for example) do you bring them inside? So much to learn!
I live in the PNW & have no problems with rosemary in the ground & in pots outside all year. Same with Sage & thyme. I don't know where you live but if you get long hard freezes I might bring the pots into the garage. Indoors might be too dry. Hope that helps. God bless you
I use roasted garlic for a stool softener at least 2 bulbs