• March 26, 2023

Asparagus and Shatavari

Every spring I welcome the appearance of asparagus in the grocery store. I love this vegetable and think of it as a spring tonic. Asparagus is one of the vegetables that blurs the line between food and medicine because it’s not only tasty and nourishing food. It also has healing properties. Asparagus and the Urinary System Asparagus is a tonic for the kidneys. The vegetable itself helps to strengthen the kidneys and flush acid waste from the system, but it’s the root that is more medicinal.…

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  • March 21, 2023

Goldenrod: The Liberty Tea

An important tonic for the kidneys, goldenrod helps to strengthen and improve urinary function. It can also help relieve the running nose and red, itchy eyes that come with allergies. As a tea it can help overcome colds, flu and sore throats.

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  • March 14, 2023

Gravel Root

This valuable herbal remedy can help with kidney stones, calcium deposits, urinary ailments, broken bones, and kidney problems in diabetics and more.

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  • March 7, 2023

Juniper Berries

If you need a good diuretic, juniper berries are a good choice as long as there is no acute inflammation in the urinary system. They stimulate urinary function to relieve edema. Their flavor is strongly aromatic and slightly astringent, giving them warming and drying properties. They’re a very fast-acting and effective diuretic.

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  • February 28, 2023

Cleavers

This lymphatic cleansing herb is an excellent cooling and soothing diuretic. It is especially helpful for all types of inflammatory conditions in the urinary system, including cystitis, nephritis, and urethritis.

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  • February 21, 2023

Pulsatilla: The Flower of the Wind

Pulsatilla is remedy that can help sensitive, gentle souls who experience extreme emotional states such as sudden weeping, severe anxiety, and panic attacks. It is best used as a homeopathic or flower essense.

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  • February 14, 2023

Uva Ursi and Manzanitas

These herbs are valuable urinary tract disinfectants and astringents for poison ivy, insect bites, and other injuries. They also can help integrate the spiritual and physical self to become more present.

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  • February 7, 2023

The Uplifting Qualities of Lemongrass

Do you struggle with feeling sluggish in the morning or unfocused. This refreshing, lemony herb and essential oil can help clear your head and wake you up. It is a useful remedy for pain, infection, indigestion, and mental sluggishness. It has an uplifting quality that is soothing and calming and also has analgesic properties when applied topically.

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