Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety can both be a part of life. With some people it can be a rare occurrence but with others it can be a common issue. It really depends on the person, their environment and their lifestyle choices. For both of these issues there are some herbs that can balance them out. So, if this is a problem in your family or in your life, it is a good idea to plant these herbs:
1. Chamomile
2. Ginseng
3. St. John’s Wort
4. Damiana
5. Vervain
Let’s face it- in life we are going to experience some stress and tension. It is a natural part of life, especially in this world, in this time. So when planting your garden, make sure that you have herbs planted that can ease your mind and relax your body whenever you need them. These are a few of the things that I have planted for stress and tension in my garden:
1. Lavender
2. Valerian
3. Vervain
Did you know that you can make flour? It is true!! You can make yummy flour for baking cookies and cakes by using apples and pears, or a delicious and healthy flour for breads and rolls by using spinach, and carrots, or even flour in the wilderness for purposes of survival by using tree bark and wild growing foods/herbs.
It is fantastically simple. Just clean what you intend to use and follow these steps:
1. If the fruit or vegetable has a core, remove it.
2. Slice the item, for bark shave the trunk/branch of the tree
3. Dry the slices by sun, low fire or oven
4. Grind dried pieces into flour
5. Use as you would regular flour
6. Enjoy!!