Eva Fiallos-Diaz
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Read more: Herbal Insect RepellentAn alcohol based insect repellant spray made with beautyberry, catnip, dog fennel, lemon balm, lemongrass, and neem oil.
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Read more: Beautyberry JellyWhere the taste of beautyberries truly shine though is when they are used to make jellies.
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Read more: Beautyberry Insect Repellent CreamAn oil based insect repellent cream made with beautyberry roots and leaves, and neem oil.
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Read more: Beautyberry Insect Repellent Spray
An alcohol-based insect repellant spray made with beautyberry leaves.
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Read more: Moringa Oatmeal
Ingredients 4 Cups rolled oats 5 Cups almond (or other) milk 3 Tbsp sweetener of choice (agave/maple) 2 tsp Moringa powder 1/3 Cup nuts of choice 1/3 Cup dried or fresh fruits of choice Vanilla extract (optional) Instructions In a medium sauce pan, add the rolled oats, milk, vanilla extract and sweetner. Cook the mixture…
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Read more: Moringa Smoothie
Ingredients 1 Cup Almond (or other) Milk 1 Tbsp Moringa powder 1 Cup Frozen Fruit Instructions Blend on high speed until creamy. Enjoy!
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Read more: Five Helpful Plants for Survivors of Sexual ViolenceHerbs can serve as powerful allies in the process of healing from sexual violence. Many of the symptoms of trauma, like anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, can be minimized by adding herbs to complement your care routine. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021, here are five recommendations.
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Read more: ChickweedEdible, nutritious, and medicinal this weed is a springtime favorite of herbalists.
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Read more: Chickweed Glycerite
Chickweed infused into vegetable glycerin provides the concentration of herbal constituents in a portable and convenient form.
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Read more: ChamberbitterThis small plant is a troublesome and prolific weed for gardeners but has a host of health benefits and has been used by indeginous people and in Traditional Chinese Medicine for generations.
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Read more: “Superfood” Fads Harm People & Communities: Drumstick Tree (Moringa)Making nutritional and medicinal plants a commodity by selling them instead of eating them has a negative impact, particularly on already struggling populations.
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Read more: PepperweedWell known and used in Cuba for ailments related to the kidneys and respiratory issues.
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Read more: American BeautyberryA beautiful native plant that propagates easily and has numerous beneficial uses for humans and animals alike.
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Read more: Gathering and Using Pine NeedlesWhile they are sometimes considered a nuisance, pine needles have many uses.
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Read more: Beach PlantsSummer is here and in the spirit of the season, we decided it would be a great time to highlight a few medicinal beach plants common in Florida. In general, plants that grow in hostile conditions contain constituents that not only help them survive but are also good medicine for us too. It makes sense…
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Read more: Beach Morning GloryThis beach plant is widely used in tropical areas to treat several conditions.
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Read more: Goat’s FootA common tropical creeping vine that grows on the sandy parts of beaches, goat’s foot is salt tolerant and propagates naturally by ocean dispersal (reproduces by sending its seeds, sea beans, floating out by ocean currents).
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Read more: Japanese ThistleWhile it may be a mean looking plant, it is a powerful herbal ally for pollinators, animals, and humans alike.
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Read more: COVID-19 Protection SalveIn the wake of COVID-19 we created this salve to be used after handwashing. Frequent hand washing can lead to dry and cracked skin, particularly during cold or dry weather or if you use your hands often for work.
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Read more: DIY Protest ToolkitA guide to protecting yourself with basic first-aid and herbal allies at in-person protests that may result in police violence.
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Read more: MintMint is a prolific and easy to grow herb. It comes in many varieties and has a long list of medicinal and culinary uses.
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Read more: General Antifungal & Skin Salve
This salve contains many herbs that are known to have positive effects on the skin, including nourishing the skin, aiding healing, relieving pain and itching, and fighting infections caused by funguses and bacteria on the skin.
