by Doreen Shababy | Dec 11, 2022 | 100% plant-based, analgesic, California Poppy, chamomile, Cottonwood, Dead Nettle, eczema, essential oil, first aid, Heal-all, Lemon Balm, Melissa, Plantain, roses, salve, Salves & Balms, skin care, The Wild & Weedy Apothecary, wildcrafted
The photo above shows Grandma’s version of herbal green salve. Most salves are made with a base of olive oil and beeswax, and we are always experimenting . All herbs are collected from the wild or grown organically, and are harvested with reverence and respect.... 
by Doreen Shababy | Dec 10, 2022 | anti-viral, bees, Carmelite Water, chicken pox, headache, Lemon Balm, Melissa
Lemon balm is very attractive to bees. It’s botanical name Melissa means “bee” in Latin, and it has been cultivated for over 2,000 years as a bee plant. We grow a lot of Lemon Balm, both in and out of the garden. There is a curious concoction dating from around the...