Monday, October 27, 2014

How I Make Feverfew Tincture

Making your own herbal home remedies is easy.  Herbal tea is a great start but Tinctures can be a much stronger alternative.  The cost to purchase 2 ounces in the store is almost 4 times what it would cost to make your own.  Some are even 7 times more expensive!  Source

You might enjoy reading Fight Viruses with Organic Herbs & Food 

What is a Tincture?
An herbal tincture is simply an herbal extract.  Herbal remedies have been used throughout history to treat illnesses and ailments without "modern medicine" and pharmaceuticals.  Tinctures are easy to make, home remedies.  If properly prepared and stored, your tincture will last indefinitely.  Source 

What are the benefits of Feverfew?
The word "feverfew" derives from the Latin word febrifugia, meaning "fever reducer."
Feverfew is used most often today to treat migraine headaches.
Feverfew has also be used for Asthma, Arthritis, Psoriasis, digestion and Menstrual cramps.

Feverfew is believed to aid digestion and lower blood pressure.  Long history of using leaves for fevers, menstrual cramps, and migraine headaches. Source
 


From Mary's Heirloom Seeds 
Compact, spreading growth up to 3-feet tall with small yellow centered white daisylike flowers.

To get started you'll need:  A clean jar with a lid, vodka or everclear, herb(s), measuring cups and/or scale and labels.  
If you purchase a DIY Tincture Kit from Mary's Heirloom Seeds, the herbs, jar with a lid, labels and dropper bottle are all included.  All you need to do is measure out your menstruum and combine! 

Let's get started making our Tincture!

DIY Organic Feverfew Tincture
Ingredients and tools:
1 clean jar with a lid (quart size)
3-5 cups of organic vodka or everclear
1 ounce of organic, dried Feverfew

Directions:
1.  Start with a cleaned and sterilized glass jar. Place organic Feverfew in your jar.
2.  Measure out 3-4 cups of vodka or other menstruum and place inside your jar.
*If you choose to use ACV or Vegetable Glycerin, be aware that your Tincture will have a limited shelf life of approx 6 months*
3. Place the lid back on your jar and mix thoroughly.
4. Label your homemade Tincture with the Date and Ingredients.
4. Store in a cool dry place such as a kitchen cabinet
*Shake your brewing tincture regularly.  I prefer to shake my tinctures 2-3 times per week.*

Start straining and consuming Feverfew Tincture after 4-6 weeks.
I take 1/2-1 teaspoon of tincture in water as needed.  


Disclaimer: All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. We cannot and do not give you medical advice. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before consuming any product(s).  
Just a few of my Homemade Tinctures!
We've added NEW Organic dried herbs for purchase @ 




Stay tuned for more DIY Tincture Tutorials.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

NEW SHOP - FALL Seed Sale

I LOVE FALL!  This week we're getting our new shop for Mary's Heirloom Seeds all set up and decorated.  Next week is our official opening!




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Exclusive Fall Savings!
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We're just getting set up in our new shop!

Stop by and take a look!

2104 Tyler St.
Hollywood, FL
(954) 654-3501


 


FALL in the garden is amazing! The weather is fantastic and it's time to plant many of the delicious root crops and other cool weather crops.
In Florida and several other warmers states we're re-starting our veggie gardens and making room for new crops.
To celebrate our NEW SHOP, we're offering HUGE savings on many of your favorite heirloom seed varieties.
FALL SEED SALE
Check out our HUGE SALE on 2015 seed stock
Order as many as you'd like! 
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Minimum total order $10 (not just sale varieties).
ITALIAN DANDELION
PURPLE TOP TURNIP
RUSSIAN RED KALE
THESSALONIKI TOMATO
JALAPENO
GERMAN GIANT RADISH
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
SEED SALE ends Thursday, October 30
@ midnight est
All of the seeds listed are open-pollinated,
non-gmo and non-hybrid, non-patented,
untreated, heirloom garden seeds.
Mary has signed the Safe Seed pledge.  
Most seed orders placed Monday-Thursday
are shipped within 24 hours, (except for holidays)
Each and every day we are educating on the benefits of organic gardening using Heirloom Seeds.  If you have questions please feel free to ask. 
We're a phone call or email away!
For our YGFM friends, this will be our last weekend in booth #281.  Stop by Saturday & Sunday from 8am-4pm and get your organic garden goodies.  Next week Mary's Heirloom Seeds will be OPEN for business in our NEW shop!!!!
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

My Youtube Videos

Hey there!  Thanks for stopping by!

A few months ago I published 2 youtube videos.  Wanna see them? 






I'm thinking I should try to film a few more.  What do you think?


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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Tuesdays with a Twist #81 is LIVE!

Good Morning and welcome to another No Rules Party!
I've been on a role sharing DIY Tincture making info.
I started with Fight Viruses with Organic Herbs,
Then I shared How I Make Herbal Tinctures
 There's more on the way!!!

If you're still planting in the garden, check out our
 October Seed Planting Guide for the US by Region 

Yesterday we announced SUPER EXCITING news...
Mary's Heirloom Seeds is opening up a real shop!
Virtual Tour coming soon!

FOOD DAY is October 24th!  
We''ll be hosting a very special Real Food Friday at Mary's Kitchen!

Back to the Basics

We're your hosts 
Mary @ Back to the Basics and Mary's Kitchen
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Debra @ MsMoozy's Open House
Deb @ Kneaded Creations
Carole @ GardenUp Green  

FEATURED POSTS:

Healthy Homemade Pretzel from Little House Living

Pumpkin Chai Muffins from Healthy Ideas Place


The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59am.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 
Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!
*Pictures should be your own* 
By linking up you give us permission to use these photos
 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!



Monday, October 20, 2014

Exciting Changes at Mary's Heirloom Seeds

Did you see our announcement this morning???






Visit our new Shop!
We've added NEW seed varieties!

Important Announcement
We have enjoyed our time at the Yellow Green Farmers Market for over a year and sadly our time has come to an end.
This coming weekend, Oct 25th & 26th will be our last weekend in booth #281 at the YGFM.

And now we have a very EXCITING announcement:
We've opened up a SHOP!
Starting this week we'll be open
Tuesday & Thursday from 3pm-6pm
at 2104 Tyler Street in Hollywood, FL
Our official Grand Opening is
Tuesday, November 4th

You can still place your orders online and You can still pick-up orders on odd days throughout the week. Have questions?  Just ask!
2015 Heirloom Seed Stock is already available and NEW heirloom varieties are online.  We've added NEW pages at Mary's Heirloom Seeds so please look around and let us know what you think.



New Items
Includes one FULL PACK of the following varieties:
-Arugula
-Italian Dandelion
-Endive
-Russian Red Kale
-Tom Thumb Lettuce
-Fordhook Giant Chard
SAVE on our GREENS combo!
  60 days. This loose-leafed cabbage dates back to the early 1800's at least. It has beautiful, deep black-green leaves that can be 24" long.
They are heavily savoyed. This Italian heirloom is popular in Tuscany and central Italy for making fabulous soups and stews.
Virtual Tour coming soon!

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