Category: Dr. Amanda P. Cartwright

There are hundreds of varieties of wormwood and you need to make sure you have the correct one to use medicinally.  The one I am […]

Mugwort is a pretty common perennial.  In the past, it has been known as a magical plant, a reliable remedy for female complaints, and an […]

Horseradish is a root vegetable known for its pungent taste and odor. It contains multiple compounds that provide health benefits, including anti-bacterial and anti-cancer effects. […]

There are many different varieties of bee balm. The one I am specifically taking about today is Monarda Fistulosa. It is also known as Bergamot. […]

Once you have harvested herbs, you may want to dry some to preserve them for future use.  The best drying conditions is air drying inside, […]

Did you know that wild violets have medicinal benefits? You see them growing in early spring. They are tiny but beautiful! Before we make some […]

There are two methods of making an oil.  The cold method is the preferred method, letting the herbs steep in a carrier oil in a […]

Making tinctures are simple and easy to consume, although most don’t taste the greatest.  They also have an indefinite shelf life if stored properly.  Alcohol […]

I make an herbal fire cider once or twice a year and it goes quickly!  People beg me to make more the next go around […]

People often ask me if I could only have five or ten herbs, what would they be. And, while many of the spots on such […]