Elderberry, the Peoples Medicine Chest
Life presents many challenges but it’s nice to know that simple things can make it easier. Sometimes one has only to look around to see … Read more
Life presents many challenges but it’s nice to know that simple things can make it easier. Sometimes one has only to look around to see … Read more
There are many strange cures for warts found throughout American folk medicine. These bizarre folk medicine cures for warts are good for a laugh but … Read more
In the search of health and longevity, I stumbled upon Apple Cider Vinegar. It’s reputation as a folk medicine had apparently brought it under the … Read more
The word “aphrodisiac” comes from the Greek name for the Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. There are few aspects of folk medicine that gain … Read more
Morinda citrifolia, a small evergreen tree endemic to Southeast Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands, has a long-standing history of use as a component of … Read more
Because childhood is a difficult time for us in any culture, there are many folk medicine cures aimed at the problems of childhood, such as … Read more
Vicks VapoRub is a name that is virtually synonymous with “home remedy.” This medicinal salve contains a combination of fragrant herbal extracts, including menthol, eucalyptus … Read more