COVID-19 & MY SAMEVATTENDE OPINIE RAKENDE DRIE VRAE TYDENS WINTERMAANDE 1.) Wat doen ek (en my gesin) om siekte, onder andere COVID-19, te voorkom? Ons kies om te glo ~ ook dat dit nie waar is dat daar nie geneesmiddels is vir sekere siektes, soos COVID -19, nie. Die mediese wetenskap het miskien nie antwoorde nie, maar dit beteken nie daar is nie middels wat gebruik kan word nie. Ons glo in die enigste Waarheid soos in die Woord vervat. Ons bid saam en hou aan...
Read MoreArtemisia afra (Wildeals) & Artemisia annua (Wormwood)
ARTEMISIA AFRA (Wildeals) & ARTEMISIA ANNUA (Wormwood) Artemisia Afra “▪︎Wilde als word al vir eeue deur die inheemse bevolking van Suider Afrika gebruik vir medisinale doeleindes” “▪︎Wilde als het ‘n antiseptiese, antiwurm en narkotiese werking en word gebruik om pyn en koors, wurms, hardlywigheid, hoes, keelseer, griep en geelsug te behandel.” (ROBERTS, MARGARET. 2000. Alles oor Kruie. Struik Uitgewers. Kaapstad.)...
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As we are entering the Winter season in South Africa, I thought it wise to do a post on general Winter cures. Note that this is only a list of general herbs. Please consult with a trained medicinal herbalist before administering herbal remedies in order to verify combinations and dosages. INTERNAL REMEDIES IMMUNE BOOSTING HERBS Echinacea Thyme Myrrh Pau D’arco Onions & Garlic Green Tea MULTIVITAMIN HERBS Catnip Parsley Cranberry Lemon & Chilli (Vitamin C) COLDS ...
Read MoreHerbal Remedies For Babies
Herbal Remedies for Babies In this post I listed a few herbal remedies for babies younger than 6 months for specific ailments. Note the following statements regarding remedies for babies younger than 6 months: Avoid internal use. If need be, some remedies can be taken by the breastfeeding mom in order to treat the baby. This said, herbs are still safer to use than any conventional medicine. Please consult with a trained medicinal herbalist before administering herbal...
Read MorePreparation & Use of Tinctures
PREPARATION & USE OF TINCTURES Tinctures are prepared by soaking ground herbs (each one separately) in alcohol (I use Cane) and shaking daily for a period of 14 days. I prepare them in a 1:5 ratio (herb:cane) when using dried herbs, and a 1:3 ratio when using fresh herbs. After two weeks, each tincture is extracted through a wine press lined with muslin cloth. Tinctures are filtered twice, combined (if need be), bottled and labelled in amber dropper bottles. The active...
Read MorePreparing Marigold Ointment
PREPARING MARIGOLD OINTMENT Preparing your own Marigold Ointment is definitely advised. It gives so much satisfaction. Marigold ointment is a very effective remedy, which I recommend for many applications, including the following: Fungal infections; eczema & acne Nappy rash & cradle cap Cuts & Wounds Bruises, strains & sprains Minor burns & scalding Sore & tender nipples during breastfeeding Insect bites & stings I need to have the following...
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HOW TO USE HERBS Herbs can be used in many different forms – Infusions, Decoctions, Tinctures, Capsules, Infused Oils, Ointments, Creams, Compressions, Essential Oils, Floral Waters, Poultices, Juices, etc. Herbal remedies can be taken internally and/or be applied externally. It is often advisable to treat complaints from the inside and outside simultaneously. Aromatherapy, as a complementary therapy, forms an integral part of holistic healing. The fact that essential...
Read MoreClassifying Herbs
Classifying Herbs In the process of classifying herbs, it is very important that one differentiates between the scientific or botanical name, the constituent(s) of each herb, its properties, and what the usage is. One needs to distinguish specifically between them in order to fully grasp the healing potential of herbs. The scientific name is the botanical name given to a specific plant to avoid confusion throughout the world as to which plant is being referred to. The...
Read MoreWhat is Medicinal Herbalism & Why do I Love, Prefer & Recommend it?
What is Medicinal Herbalism & Why do I Love, Prefer & Recommend it? Medicinal herbalism is the study of the natural healing abilities of plants/herbs and the treatment of different ailments with them. In herbalism, we use the whole plant, or parts thereof, in many different forms. A very high percentage of conventional medicines are based on properties in plants. The specific active ingredient needed is extracted from the plant, chemically enhanced, and used to...
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WEIGHT LOSS / FATBURN Voordele van vetverbranding: Verbranding van vet genereer sowat 20 keer meer energie as die verbranding van suiker Skep opgeruimde gemoed & lewenslus Help die liggaam om dieper slaap te genereer Toename in gemoedsrus Verbeter sametrekking van die vel – gevolglik verjongend Help die liggaam om van selluliet ontslae te raak Detoksifisering vind outamaties plaas Onmiddellike gewigsverlies Toename in spiermassa My own philosophy I could never go on a...
Read MoreHerbal Tea Blend for Sinus Infection, Colds & Flu
Herbal Tea Blend for Sinus Infection, Colds & Flu This is an excellent Herbal Tea recipe to treat sinus infection, colds, flu, earache, bronchitis and pneumonia. Prepare your own from 5 boxes of herbs (all available form Karen se Kruie ~ Herbs for Health): 2 * Box Mullein 1 * Box Ginger 1 * Box Thyme 1 * Box Sage Mix the contents of the boxes in a large container and store in a cool, dark place. Or buy the herbal tea blend from Karen se Kruie ~ Herbs for Health in 50 g...
Read MoreEerstehulp Kruie-Lysie vir Kinderkampe
In hierdie artikel lys ek ‘n hele aantal handige kruie teenoor spesifieke kwale, wat ‘n mens met ‘n geruste gemoed saam kan stuur op kinderkampe. Hierdie kruie behandel bykans enige onmiddelike aangeleentheid. Indien verbetering nie spoedig te bespeur is nie, is dit wys om professionele raad by ‘n kruiekundige of dokter in te win. Die dosisse kan aangepas word vir volwassenes. Dis ook lekker om hierdie kruie saam te neem op toere en vakansie!...
Read MoreHerbal Treatment for Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit (ADHD)
When you want to start any treatment with herbs, it is important to know what Herbalism is. Herbalism makes use of natural healing qualities of whole plants (herbs) in order to treat a range of illnesses. There are several advantages when using the whole plant: Imbalances created within the body are less than with conventional medicine; the likelihood of side effects is reduced, and all the active ingredients within the herb act together, thereby increasing the...
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