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Good for you taking your health into your own hands…so man God given plants to cover what ever we need just educate ourselves …wishing I could grow St Johns Wort here but the heat wipes it out…I might try again in the spring …the herb garden is coming along beautifully hidden all over our mini acres…these past three years have been enlightening about growing and health related issues…every day is a day to learn and share..li grew up in Bavaria with a grandmother that made her own salves …grew her own garden ..a pioneer woman that gifted me with the love of nature and plants…many thanks again for sharing your knowledge and gifts with us all…stay blessed …
Thanks, Sara! Pain management is so varied and really does require a holistic approach for more chronic or serious issues. Luckily, herbs and essential oils can be a strong part of that protocol!
Inversion Therapy is great for sciatica, a few minutes each day, stretching the body and the sciatica ceases. It took me six weeks initially, a few minutes each day. I've come across a Green Lipped Mussel massage cream for muscles and that has tea tree and glucosamine sulphate in it. Highly recommend trying it. Herbs and oils are wonderful, I tried to grow St John's Wort in a container, it died on me.
Oh, the stretching is so excellent. I have a background in yoga and instruction, and I applied two specific movements to my daily routine...even while sitting...and these little stretches were incredibly helpful. I've heard good things about inversion therapy too!
Good morning Heidi!! As always, I LOVE your video! I will have to rewatch and take notes!! lol I too have serious back issues and it's overwhelming at times. I really enjoy your teaching and learning from you, and hope to purchase your "ditch the drugstore" class at some point! God bless you sweet lady and Thank you!!!
Hey, Jody!!! I hope you'll join us in the next round! I'm opening Ditch the Drugstore in. just a couple of weeks, so be sure to get on the Wait List, if you're not already on it, ok? healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/dtds-list-addition/
@@HeidiVillegas Thank you! I will have to check the prices...I don't want to attempt to fill a space that I can't afford and that someone else could fill! I want to be courteous of you and others. Newly diagnosed with cancer so finances are a bit strained atm. You are such a blessing for all you do! I can't thank you enough!
Hi, Ester---This depends on the specific essential oil. Some (high in monoterpene constituents) will last about two years, while others, like patchouli, never go bad and instead improve with time. It just depends on the essential oil and the chemical makeup.
Heidi, I continue to "go to" your videos TIME & TIME again!! YOU are the very person to me that you talk about "going to" at the end of this video! Thank you so, so much for your wisdom and knowledge and the compassion to share with us all. I have been using essential oils for years, but STILLLLLLL have so much to learn about them. My greatest desire is to understand herbs in that same way. I am on the beginning journey of wanting to grow my own for my own well-being. Thank you again for sharing with us!
Fantastic video. I'm always learning something new from you! The blue essential oils are really cool, I wouldn't expect chamomile to be blue. Have you seen that there is blue turmeric?? I just discovered it recently and I think I might buy some and grow it 😃 I'm so happy you talk about these herbs and oils for pain, especially with your experience with back pain and healing yourself from the pain. Do you have a video or blog article that you talk about the stretches and yoga you did to help your back?? I would love to see that :) Oh also I was wondering where did you get your aromatherapy certificates? Or are you able to certify people through your courses? Thank you again for sharing your knowledge I always enjoy learning from you Ps your shirt is super cute 💜
Hi, Monica! Thanks on the shirt and also your sweet words! I'm working on a Level 1 certification course for aromatherapy that will be accepted by NAHA and AIA. It's a LOT of work, but a dream to do. In the meantime, I earned my level 1 certification through Aromatic Studies (Jade Shutes) and my level 2 from Aromahead (Andrea Butje). I'm now working on my level 3 from Aromatic Studies at the time. I've got an internal use certification through Aromatic Studies too.
Great info, I’ve been making/using the herb tinctures and salves but the EO info is new and gives me many more choices to help my husband with chronic pain. THANK YOU!
Do you just pack the fresh harvested St John's wort into something like olive oil and let it set for a few weeks? I'm pretty sure I have some growing wild here. thanks!
Hi, Lynn! Here's an article that will help: www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2016/11/25/how-to-infuse-herbs-in-oils-for-salves-soaps-remedies?rq=infused And, yes, that's pretty much it! I also have a video here on TH-cam about making SJW oil: th-cam.com/video/r5I547hPQpI/w-d-xo.html
If I had latent pains from shingles, I would be supporting the nervous system with tonics daily such as lemon balm and St. John's wort. There are a lot of contraindication for SJW, so be sure to learn more about the plants and how they work on the body. Cayenne salve may also be helpful. healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/kaj-confident-herbalist-tribe-sp/
I haven't any source for St. John's Wort plants. I did purchase St. John's Wort dried plant material. I was so sad when you mentioned in the video to use fresh plants. I would like to make an oil, but if a tincture is better for this form of plant, I would like to know. Is it futile to try an oil with the dried form?
Yes, your infused oil with dried SJW is just not going to be as powerful as with fresh herb. My husband forages fresh SJW each year (sustainably) as it grows wild here and is considered a weed where we are. We do sell to our students of the Tribe and Ditch the Drugstore, but no longer to the general public because it was so much work!
Hi, Barb! For making herbal infused oils, I generally like to use olive oil, almond oil, or grapeseed oil. For my essential oil carrier oils, I mainly use jojoba oil or almond oil. But there are many many others that work great too!
Yes! There's a thoracic joint as well as a rear shoulder nerve that can be pinched. Now I'm wondering if accupressure (not puncture) might be helpful with essential oils. Hmmm.... Something to experiment with on myself.
Absolutely! For the recipes and remedies we cover safety, dosing, dilution and lots more. **You wouldn't want to mix a tincture together with a carrier oil. And not with an essential oil either unless you're certified in essential oil ingestion as well as being a level 2 aromatherapist or working with one who is.
Hello Heidi! I made white willow tincture after your video about it... love it! Thank you! I got devil's claw dried herb to make a tincture and was wondering, what is the difference between that and devil's club? I have Nicole Apelian's Lost Book of Herbal Remedies which I love (for me, a beginner). She has devil's club for pain. The plant looks similar and has similar properties. Can you explain the difference?
Yes---it's very important to understand the specific actions of the plants and a bit about the phytochemistry. Willow bark and devil's claw work VERY different on the pain response, and for some kinds of pain, have a wonderful synergistic effect together. Devil's claw contains iridoid glycosides (and most specifically harpagoside) which are believed to have strong anti-inflammatory methods. Willow bark, on the other hand, contains salicin. Salicin goes through two metabolic processes in our human bodies and eventually turns into methyl salicylate, the active chemical that makes aspirin work. In a nutshell, those are the main differences. ***Here's a FREE training webinar that comes with a FREE 29 page book I've written on Five Best Herbs for Your Home Apothecary. It's this Sunday! (Replays available.) Link to save your seat: heidivillegas.easywebinar.live/event-registration-15 I'd love to have you join us!
@@HeidiVillegas Ahhh... that would be cool if I could physically "attend." However, I am a technical cripple - albeit by choice. No pc, wifi, and never did Zoom 😆 I'm not even sure what it means to "reserve a seat" in this world anymore! I would love the "book"... or to watch the video. I'm a rookie at a lot of things. But with my book, your (and others) videos/writings, and Google, I've managed to stop taking three significant 20-year meds... and solved allergies, bee stings, IBS, and arthritis for family members, praise God!
I don't have access to fresh but I do have some Dried St. John's Wort, is it mandatory for the herb to be fresh or can I still make an effective oil with the dried herbs?
Personally, (opinion based on experience), the dried SJW is still very helpful in tea or tincture for emotional well being, but for pain-relief and nervous system support like sciatica, etc., I do prefer the fresh herb. We forage and sell fresh SJW for our students of DTDS and the Tribe each summer, and there may be other places to purchase fresh in the summer too (this is harvest time). Other herbalists may have differing opinions...
Hi, Sandra---No, I don't sell them. They have a very short flowering time here where I am. Try Strictly Medicinal for the seeds. :-) Baker's Creek may have seeds too!
Hi! My name is Heidi too! Well I'm 73 and just starting to explore your herbal and oil world. Do You have a recipe book that I can keep as a resource? I have a damaged L4L5 disk and arthritis there and in other areas. I swear I live in pain . I want to be able to make and use some of the things you mention. I heard Helichrysum helps pain but don't know if it works best on it's own or to make a blended recipe with carrier oil. Do you have such a book?
Hi, Clair! I actually have many, many books, between my herbal masterclasses and the texts included in my courses in the online school. Otherwise, literally, I have hundreds of free articles on my website plus the videos here. I hope you'll join our community however you see fits best for you! From the free content (see the SEARCH tab on my website so you can find things better) to the huge amount of content in the school...and I'm in the school personally for students to help. It's my life's passion.
My disc pain has been the worst it’s ever been the last 20 years. We don’t have the option to plant anything where we live due to rules. I’m at my wits end 😭😭 Do you have something I could buy to see if it would help? I’ve tried many things as wasted my husbands hard earned earnings with no help.
I am SO sorry about the pain. I know how it can be. I don't sell products, but I have a LOT of recipes on my website (Healing Harvest Homestead) and I'll be adding more and more here, too. I also have an herbalism school, so if that's something you ever want to explore, I'm passionate about helping my students work with their bodies! OR....maybe consider visiting with an herbalist or naturopathic doctor in your area? I don't have room in my practice with clients at this time, but I have a GREAT friend I can refer you to if interested.
Hi Heidi, I made comfrey infused oil in the hopes to heal the mild meniscal tear in my knee ( I’m a PT so I have self diagnosed lol). I figure a salve is most practical for application..what essential oils would you suggest to put in the salve? I don’t have yarrow EO yet. Thank you!
When formulating, your decisions about which herbs to work with will be formed by 1) your intention for the blend; 2) the constitution/energetics of the plants and the individual person.....so if you can share more about what you're planning, maybe I can help. This is the king of question we discuss very deeply inside the Confident Herbalist Tribe in our weekly chats....and there are a ton of masterclasses to guide you, too---plus so much support in the community, where there is a lot of experience. It's not like Facebook, where you need to vet every single thing--although you should, anyway, for your own learning
Hi, Sandra---Unfortunately, we don't ship it out of the country because we're not familiar with the laws on fresh plants. I wish we could! But depending on where you live (environment/climate) you may be able to cultivate it!
Hi HEIDI, I love your channel and the mountain of knowledge you have about herbs. I was wondering if you know of a herb that I can use for skin discoloration. My daughter has it around her nose. Thanks
Hi, Sandra! Legally I can't answer medical questions, but if you'd like some support with this, I hope you'll join our Natural Living Community, as we have others who have experienced what you describe, too. It's a way to ask questions and get some ideas, and I'm in there to help every day, too, along with many experienced herbalists/aromatherapists. Here's the link, and it's free to join us: healingharvesthomesteadgroups.mn.co/share/7inzdYJOasWsU_3T?
Hi Heidi... I have a strange question. .. If I have St JohnsWort capsules...can those be broken apart and infused in an oil? ( Love your videos btw TY ! )
No, I wouldn't do this. The reason is that the dried herb isn't nearly as effective as the fresh. Also, in those capsules from the store, you really don't know what's actually in there. Finally....powdered herbs are terribly oxidized and have lost most of their vitality.
This is a recipe from my Arnica Masterclass that's in the Confident Herbalist Tribe. It's a nice little blend with a 2% - 3% dilution. The number of drops of the blend will depend on the amount of the carrier oil base you choose in the recipe. Here's information on the Tribe! It's the best way to learn herbalism because I'm in there for support as well as other experienced herbalists and aromatherapists. There are currently over 50 masterclasses on herbs, essential oils, and herbal foundations, plus a weekly Q and A chat with replays (hundreds of these to watch!): healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/confident-herbalist-tribe/
Frankincense is the best for pain!! My go to most of the time! I can’t believe you didn’t mention it. Man heavy skull pain, migraine oh boy major relief. I just rub it on my head!
Hi, Mary! I actually think it was in my basket and didn't get pulled out! You're right. You can see it mentioned in the Arnica salve video. It's truly a helpful oil. I don't feel it's as powerful as the blue oils or the oils containing b-caryophyllene, but I do love it in conjunction as a strong helper.
@@HeidiVillegas I read your newsletter. You mention them along with helichrysum. I find that magical. I know a psychic friend whose husband was having a heart attack. She poured helichrysum oil in her hands and rubbed it on his chest where his heart is and it subsided. It really shuts those pesky nerves off when they are acting up and corrected his rhythm. Thanks for the reply Heidi! Keep the good work up
@mstobel As far as migraines go, i chew on a couple of feverfew leaves- after 20 mins to half hour i have another 1 if i can still feel it , but usually its just back ground by this stage and im good. ( taste really bad but it works ) -well works for me .
Hi, Ester! Many people don't understand it either. In fact, many herbalists will tell people not to use essential oils-----because they're not trained in the practice. Other herbalists say. not to use them, and I know of one who has turned around and rebrands bulk oils under his own brand (NOT a good practice because the oils are probably adulterated). But aromatherapy is simply this: The essential oils work as therapy on the body and emotions (and even the spirit) through the specific chemical structure of the essential oil and also the application method chosen, as well as the constitution of the individual person using them---just as with herbalism. Aromatherapy is just another level of herbalism, in my view. **There is clinical evidence--lots of it--that proves that the EO chemicals do enter the bloodstream via the olfactory bulb (inhalation) as well as dermally through the skin.
Oh, Hope....I was there around 20 years ago, and it feels so hopeless. Herbs and essential oils can be just amazing helps. If you're not in our Natural Living Community yet, I hope you'll join us. It's free, and will help give you a starting place. healingharvesthomesteadgroups.mn.co/share/7inzdYJOasWsU_3T?
Hi, Sandy! I use only brands I know to be completely reputable and I'm also into the sustainability of the oils and where they come from. The companies I love to order from most are: Aromatics International, Rocky Mountain Oils, Amrita Aromatherapy, Plant Therapy, and Starwest Botanicals (soap making). I'll add links in the description for you! **There are many great companies out there too. But I'm pretty picky. Here's an article about my criteria for choosing companies: www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2018/1/14/how-to-choose-a-good-brand-of-essential-oils-it-pays-to-purchase-quality-essential-oils-but-they-dont-have-to-break-the-bank?rq=choose
Hi Heidi, i have just found your channel and was delighted at the content. I have been looking for something like this for a while, so thank you. Could you tell me what one of the blue oils you think i would probably benefit the most from as i have arthritis and fibromyalgia? and as the three blue oils you mentioned Yarrow, Blue Tansy, and chamomile are quite expensive i would rather have some advice on which one you think would be better suited to my needs and as you are very experienced in this i thought who better to ask than yourself . I have a list of oils im ready to order so when you have time i would be obliged if you could let me know your thoughts on it. Thank you so much. Liked & subscibed x
Hi, Angie--- Of the three for your conditions, I suggest going with the German chamomile. And, it has some other uses you might enjoy as well. :-) Also---thank you for being here!
Hi, Sarah! I have literally hundreds of recipes in my notebooks, and I'll dig it out for you. I've been working out of my stock blend, which I made a great deal of so as not to run out. I'll do a video on this soon! I know it contains German chamomile, black pepper, ginger, frankincense, and a couple of other wonderful anti-inflammatory and nerve supporting oils.
@@HeidiVillegas thanks. My husband was just diagnosed yesterday with severe carpal tunnel and they want to repair with surgery. If I could give him relief I’d be blessed. God’s timing is so interesting!
@@HeidiVillegas I love medicinal herbs and I love making things and helping people have been doing it for so many years but it’s always nice to learn new things and you have a very soothing voice I can’t imagine anybody not wanting to listen to you talk thank you
St. Johns wort is gently supportive of the nervous system, so if you're having pains that are related to the nerves (like I was), then it can be very helpful when used consistently over time along with other lifestyle measures....like decreasing stress. The stress-pain cycle is real.
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I used my 2-15 minutes break to completely watch the video, but I loved it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Oh, Glenda! Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it, and I hope you'll share with others please!
Good for you taking your health into your own hands…so man God given plants to cover what ever we need just educate ourselves …wishing I could grow St Johns Wort here but the heat wipes it out…I might try again in the spring …the herb garden is coming along beautifully hidden all over our mini acres…these past three years have been enlightening about growing and health related issues…every day is a day to learn and share..li grew up in Bavaria with a grandmother that made her own salves …grew her own garden ..a pioneer woman that gifted me with the love of nature and plants…many thanks again for sharing your knowledge and gifts with us all…stay blessed …
Thank you so much, Isabella! I'm so glad you're part of the community!💖
I know that 5his is older video, but I have been using turmeric for awhile. I used cayenne pepper
Turmeric is wonderful! :-)
I loved this! SO glad to get some information to help with chronic pain.
There are SO many avenues for pain management, and truly, a multi-pronged approach is very helpful---
Heidi! Great video and you are so very generous with your knowledge. Thank you!
Hey, Tracey! Thanks so much!
This was so helpful! I’m working on a pain protocol for my husband, who has about 5 different issues with his spine, as well as nerve pain.
Thanks, Sara! Pain management is so varied and really does require a holistic approach for more chronic or serious issues. Luckily, herbs and essential oils can be a strong part of that protocol!
Inversion Therapy is great for sciatica, a few minutes each day, stretching the body and the sciatica ceases. It took me six weeks initially, a few minutes each day. I've come across a Green Lipped Mussel massage cream for muscles and that has tea tree and glucosamine sulphate in it. Highly recommend trying it. Herbs and oils are wonderful, I tried to grow St John's Wort in a container, it died on me.
Oh, the stretching is so excellent. I have a background in yoga and instruction, and I applied two specific movements to my daily routine...even while sitting...and these little stretches were incredibly helpful. I've heard good things about inversion therapy too!
Exactly what is Inversion Therapy? Please and thank you
Thank you Heidi . Loved your video .💞🙏
Oh, thank you so much!
Good morning Heidi!! As always, I LOVE your video! I will have to rewatch and take notes!! lol I too have serious back issues and it's overwhelming at times. I really enjoy your teaching and learning from you, and hope to purchase your "ditch the drugstore" class at some point! God bless you sweet lady and Thank you!!!
Hey, Jody!!! I hope you'll join us in the next round! I'm opening Ditch the Drugstore in. just a couple of weeks, so be sure to get on the Wait List, if you're not already on it, ok? healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/dtds-list-addition/
@@HeidiVillegas Thank you! I will have to check the prices...I don't want to attempt to fill a space that I can't afford and that someone else could fill! I want to be courteous of you and others. Newly diagnosed with cancer so finances are a bit strained atm. You are such a blessing for all you do! I can't thank you enough!
This is so very interesting and I love every bit of it. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for commenting! :-)
What is the shelf life of essential oils ?
Hi, Ester---This depends on the specific essential oil. Some (high in monoterpene constituents) will last about two years, while others, like patchouli, never go bad and instead improve with time. It just depends on the essential oil and the chemical makeup.
Wonderful information
Thank you so much!
Heidi, I continue to "go to" your videos TIME & TIME again!! YOU are the very person to me that you talk about "going to" at the end of this video! Thank you so, so much for your wisdom and knowledge and the compassion to share with us all. I have been using essential oils for years, but STILLLLLLL have so much to learn about them. My greatest desire is to understand herbs in that same way. I am on the beginning journey of wanting to grow my own for my own well-being. Thank you again for sharing with us!
Hi, Felicia! Thank you so very much! It's such a beautiful journey!
Hello Heidi. Great info as I’m trying to come off as many prescriptions as possible.
Hi, Michele! That was my goal, too! It's a blessing, and depending on your needs, it's entirely possible!
Fantastic video. I'm always learning something new from you! The blue essential oils are really cool, I wouldn't expect chamomile to be blue. Have you seen that there is blue turmeric?? I just discovered it recently and I think I might buy some and grow it 😃
I'm so happy you talk about these herbs and oils for pain, especially with your experience with back pain and healing yourself from the pain. Do you have a video or blog article that you talk about the stretches and yoga you did to help your back?? I would love to see that :)
Oh also I was wondering where did you get your aromatherapy certificates? Or are you able to certify people through your courses?
Thank you again for sharing your knowledge I always enjoy learning from you
Ps your shirt is super cute 💜
Hi, Monica! Thanks on the shirt and also your sweet words! I'm working on a Level 1 certification course for aromatherapy that will be accepted by NAHA and AIA. It's a LOT of work, but a dream to do. In the meantime, I earned my level 1 certification through Aromatic Studies (Jade Shutes) and my level 2 from Aromahead (Andrea Butje). I'm now working on my level 3 from Aromatic Studies at the time. I've got an internal use certification through Aromatic Studies too.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise❤️
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Thank you, very educational ❤
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I really enjoyed this video and just subscribed. Thank you so much for the amazing info🥰
Thank you so much, StacyLinn!
The room your in is gorgeous!
Thanks, Amy! It's just the living/dining room. It's all about the windows!
Great info, I’ve been making/using the herb tinctures and salves but the EO info is new and gives me many more choices to help my husband with chronic pain. THANK YOU!
Yes, Lois!!! :-) Skillfully combining herbs and essential oils is SO powerful! Glad it was helpful!😊
Thank you
You're so welcome, and thank you for the comment!
Hi Heidi
I live in SC. My St. John's wort is still blooming. Can I continue to harvest it? Can't believe it's October and still blooming
Yes, as long as you've got the buds!
Do you just pack the fresh harvested St John's wort into something like olive oil and let it set for a few weeks? I'm pretty sure I have some growing wild here. thanks!
Hi, Lynn! Here's an article that will help: www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2016/11/25/how-to-infuse-herbs-in-oils-for-salves-soaps-remedies?rq=infused
And, yes, that's pretty much it! I also have a video here on TH-cam about making SJW oil: th-cam.com/video/r5I547hPQpI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks alot dear
You're so very welcome!
Excellent. Love your style and your content. Thank you. 💙💙💙
Thank you so much!💖
Thank you Heidi. Great information again.
Glad it was helpful!💖
I would love to know which ones you would like to use for latent shingle pains.
If I had latent pains from shingles, I would be supporting the nervous system with tonics daily such as lemon balm and St. John's wort. There are a lot of contraindication for SJW, so be sure to learn more about the plants and how they work on the body. Cayenne salve may also be helpful. healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/kaj-confident-herbalist-tribe-sp/
I haven't any source for St. John's Wort plants. I did purchase St. John's Wort dried plant material. I was so sad when you mentioned in the video to use fresh plants. I would like to make an oil, but if a tincture is better for this form of plant, I would like to know. Is it futile to try an oil with the dried form?
Yes, your infused oil with dried SJW is just not going to be as powerful as with fresh herb. My husband forages fresh SJW each year (sustainably) as it grows wild here and is considered a weed where we are. We do sell to our students of the Tribe and Ditch the Drugstore, but no longer to the general public because it was so much work!
Great class!😊Thank you. Im in the store with your video picking up oils.
Be sure to join our Natural Living group or perhaps even take a course if you want to really dig into herbalism, Candey! Hope you find relief!
What carrier oil(s) do you prefer? Also do you use comfrey leaf or root for your oil infusion? Thank you for your great info and GBY.
Hi, Barb! For making herbal infused oils, I generally like to use olive oil, almond oil, or grapeseed oil. For my essential oil carrier oils, I mainly use jojoba oil or almond oil. But there are many many others that work great too!
Carpal tunnel may also be a symptom of neck nerve pinch. Maybe an acupuncture can help with that...helps me.😉
Yes! There's a thoracic joint as well as a rear shoulder nerve that can be pinched. Now I'm wondering if accupressure (not puncture) might be helpful with essential oils. Hmmm.... Something to experiment with on myself.
Does ditch the drug store tell you how much to use when mixing tintures and oils together? That's what I need to know.
Absolutely! For the recipes and remedies we cover safety, dosing, dilution and lots more. **You wouldn't want to mix a tincture together with a carrier oil. And not with an essential oil either unless you're certified in essential oil ingestion as well as being a level 2 aromatherapist or working with one who is.
Hello Heidi!
I made white willow tincture after your video about it... love it! Thank you!
I got devil's claw dried herb to make a tincture and was wondering, what is the difference between that and devil's club? I have Nicole Apelian's Lost Book of Herbal Remedies which I love (for me, a beginner). She has devil's club for pain. The plant looks similar and has similar properties.
Can you explain the difference?
Yes---it's very important to understand the specific actions of the plants and a bit about the phytochemistry. Willow bark and devil's claw work VERY different on the pain response, and for some kinds of pain, have a wonderful synergistic effect together. Devil's claw contains iridoid glycosides (and most specifically harpagoside) which are believed to have strong anti-inflammatory methods. Willow bark, on the other hand, contains salicin. Salicin goes through two metabolic processes in our human bodies and eventually turns into methyl salicylate, the active chemical that makes aspirin work. In a nutshell, those are the main differences. ***Here's a FREE training webinar that comes with a FREE 29 page book I've written on Five Best Herbs for Your Home Apothecary. It's this Sunday! (Replays available.) Link to save your seat: heidivillegas.easywebinar.live/event-registration-15 I'd love to have you join us!
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Ahhh... that would be cool if I could physically "attend." However, I am a technical cripple - albeit by choice. No pc, wifi, and never did Zoom 😆
I'm not even sure what it means to "reserve a seat" in this world anymore!
I would love the "book"... or to watch the video.
I'm a rookie at a lot of things. But with my book, your (and others) videos/writings, and Google, I've managed to stop taking three significant 20-year meds... and solved allergies, bee stings, IBS, and arthritis for family members, praise God!
Always love your videos. And i learn so much. Thank you. You are amazing.
Thank you so much, Jennifer!! :-)
Thank you!!!❤
You are so welcome!❤️
Love your videos, so much information thanks Heidi
You are so welcome!💖
I don't have access to fresh but I do have some Dried St. John's Wort, is it mandatory for the herb to be fresh or can I still make an effective oil with the dried herbs?
Personally, (opinion based on experience), the dried SJW is still very helpful in tea or tincture for emotional well being, but for pain-relief and nervous system support like sciatica, etc., I do prefer the fresh herb. We forage and sell fresh SJW for our students of DTDS and the Tribe each summer, and there may be other places to purchase fresh in the summer too (this is harvest time). Other herbalists may have differing opinions...
Hi Heidi, do you sell Arnica herbs?
I in South Africa, and cannot find any here. Also seeds to grow!!
Hi, Sandra---No, I don't sell them. They have a very short flowering time here where I am. Try Strictly Medicinal for the seeds. :-) Baker's Creek may have seeds too!
Hi! My name is Heidi too! Well I'm 73 and just starting to explore your herbal and oil world. Do You have a recipe book that I can keep as a resource? I have a damaged L4L5 disk and arthritis there and in other areas. I swear I live in pain . I want to be able to make and use some of the things you mention. I heard Helichrysum helps pain but don't know if it works best on it's own or to make a blended recipe with carrier oil.
Do you have such a book?
Hi, Clair! I actually have many, many books, between my herbal masterclasses and the texts included in my courses in the online school. Otherwise, literally, I have hundreds of free articles on my website plus the videos here. I hope you'll join our community however you see fits best for you! From the free content (see the SEARCH tab on my website so you can find things better) to the huge amount of content in the school...and I'm in the school personally for students to help. It's my life's passion.
My disc pain has been the worst it’s ever been the last 20 years. We don’t have the option to plant anything where we live due to rules. I’m at my wits end 😭😭 Do you have something I could buy to see if it would help? I’ve tried many things as wasted my husbands hard earned earnings with no help.
I am SO sorry about the pain. I know how it can be. I don't sell products, but I have a LOT of recipes on my website (Healing Harvest Homestead) and I'll be adding more and more here, too. I also have an herbalism school, so if that's something you ever want to explore, I'm passionate about helping my students work with their bodies! OR....maybe consider visiting with an herbalist or naturopathic doctor in your area? I don't have room in my practice with clients at this time, but I have a GREAT friend I can refer you to if interested.
Hi Heidi,
I made comfrey infused oil in the hopes to heal the mild meniscal tear in my knee ( I’m a PT so I have self diagnosed lol). I figure a salve is most practical for application..what essential oils would you suggest to put in the salve? I don’t have yarrow EO yet. Thank you!
Here's a recipe that should be very helpful for you: th-cam.com/video/ajvs--kYSZ4/w-d-xo.html
What oil is best to infuse herbs? I'm having a hard time deciding what to use.
Hi, Sheila! The carrier is up to you, but most herbalists like olive oil or almond oil. Those are my top two. Jojoba is great, too, but it's pricey.
Would it be okay to use Valerian root with yarrow? And may e White Willow with that also?
When formulating, your decisions about which herbs to work with will be formed by 1) your intention for the blend; 2) the constitution/energetics of the plants and the individual person.....so if you can share more about what you're planning, maybe I can help. This is the king of question we discuss very deeply inside the Confident Herbalist Tribe in our weekly chats....and there are a ton of masterclasses to guide you, too---plus so much support in the community, where there is a lot of experience. It's not like Facebook, where you need to vet every single thing--although you should, anyway, for your own learning
@@HeidiVillegas thank you very much
Hello Heid, can I order some St Johns Wart from you - Im in South Africa?
Hi, Sandra---Unfortunately, we don't ship it out of the country because we're not familiar with the laws on fresh plants. I wish we could! But depending on where you live (environment/climate) you may be able to cultivate it!
Hi HEIDI, I love your channel and the mountain of knowledge you have about herbs. I was wondering if you know of a herb that I can use for skin discoloration. My daughter has it around her nose. Thanks
Hi, Sandra! Legally I can't answer medical questions, but if you'd like some support with this, I hope you'll join our Natural Living Community, as we have others who have experienced what you describe, too. It's a way to ask questions and get some ideas, and I'm in there to help every day, too, along with many experienced herbalists/aromatherapists. Here's the link, and it's free to join us: healingharvesthomesteadgroups.mn.co/share/7inzdYJOasWsU_3T?
Hi Heidi... I have a strange question. .. If I have St JohnsWort capsules...can those be broken apart and infused in an oil? ( Love your videos btw TY ! )
No, I wouldn't do this. The reason is that the dried herb isn't nearly as effective as the fresh. Also, in those capsules from the store, you really don't know what's actually in there. Finally....powdered herbs are terribly oxidized and have lost most of their vitality.
@@HeidiVillegas Thank you ! :)
How many drops of the Yarrow Essential Oil do you put in the Arnica/Comfrey salve? Thank you!!
This is a recipe from my Arnica Masterclass that's in the Confident Herbalist Tribe. It's a nice little blend with a 2% - 3% dilution. The number of drops of the blend will depend on the amount of the carrier oil base you choose in the recipe. Here's information on the Tribe! It's the best way to learn herbalism because I'm in there for support as well as other experienced herbalists and aromatherapists. There are currently over 50 masterclasses on herbs, essential oils, and herbal foundations, plus a weekly Q and A chat with replays (hundreds of these to watch!): healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/confident-herbalist-tribe/
Frankincense is the best for pain!! My go to most of the time! I can’t believe you didn’t mention it. Man heavy skull pain, migraine oh boy major relief. I just rub it on my head!
Hi, Mary! I actually think it was in my basket and didn't get pulled out! You're right. You can see it mentioned in the Arnica salve video. It's truly a helpful oil. I don't feel it's as powerful as the blue oils or the oils containing b-caryophyllene, but I do love it in conjunction as a strong helper.
@@HeidiVillegas I read your newsletter. You mention them along with helichrysum. I find that magical. I know a psychic friend whose husband was having a heart attack. She poured helichrysum oil in her hands and rubbed it on his chest where his heart is and it subsided. It really shuts those pesky nerves off when they are acting up and corrected his rhythm. Thanks for the reply Heidi! Keep the good work up
@mstobel As far as migraines go, i chew on a couple of feverfew leaves- after 20 mins to half hour i have another 1 if i can still feel it , but usually its just back ground by this stage and im good. ( taste really bad but it works ) -well works for me .
I don’t get Aroma Therapie 🤷♀️
Hi, Ester! Many people don't understand it either. In fact, many herbalists will tell people not to use essential oils-----because they're not trained in the practice. Other herbalists say. not to use them, and I know of one who has turned around and rebrands bulk oils under his own brand (NOT a good practice because the oils are probably adulterated). But aromatherapy is simply this: The essential oils work as therapy on the body and emotions (and even the spirit) through the specific chemical structure of the essential oil and also the application method chosen, as well as the constitution of the individual person using them---just as with herbalism. Aromatherapy is just another level of herbalism, in my view. **There is clinical evidence--lots of it--that proves that the EO chemicals do enter the bloodstream via the olfactory bulb (inhalation) as well as dermally through the skin.
Good video. Inspiring and informative. Maybe I can put something together for my sleep. Been taking zanex for anxiety every night. Need help to stop.
Oh, Hope....I was there around 20 years ago, and it feels so hopeless. Herbs and essential oils can be just amazing helps. If you're not in our Natural Living Community yet, I hope you'll join us. It's free, and will help give you a starting place. healingharvesthomesteadgroups.mn.co/share/7inzdYJOasWsU_3T?
What brand oils do u use?
Hi, Sandy! I use only brands I know to be completely reputable and I'm also into the sustainability of the oils and where they come from. The companies I love to order from most are: Aromatics International, Rocky Mountain Oils, Amrita Aromatherapy, Plant Therapy, and Starwest Botanicals (soap making). I'll add links in the description for you! **There are many great companies out there too. But I'm pretty picky. Here's an article about my criteria for choosing companies: www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2018/1/14/how-to-choose-a-good-brand-of-essential-oils-it-pays-to-purchase-quality-essential-oils-but-they-dont-have-to-break-the-bank?rq=choose
Hi Heidi, i have just found your channel and was delighted at the content. I have been looking for something like this for a while, so thank you. Could you tell me what one of the blue oils you think i would probably benefit the most from as i have arthritis and fibromyalgia? and as the three blue oils you mentioned Yarrow, Blue Tansy, and chamomile are quite expensive i would rather have some advice on which one you think would be better suited to my needs and as you are very experienced in this i thought who better to ask than yourself . I have a list of oils im ready to order so when you have time i would be obliged if you could let me know your thoughts on it. Thank you so much. Liked & subscibed x
Hi, Angie--- Of the three for your conditions, I suggest going with the German chamomile. And, it has some other uses you might enjoy as well. :-) Also---thank you for being here!
@@HeidiVillegas Thank you Heidi, i will go with that one, I appreciate your advice and quick reply.
Will you share the recipe for carpal tunnel?
Hi, Sarah! I have literally hundreds of recipes in my notebooks, and I'll dig it out for you. I've been working out of my stock blend, which I made a great deal of so as not to run out. I'll do a video on this soon! I know it contains German chamomile, black pepper, ginger, frankincense, and a couple of other wonderful anti-inflammatory and nerve supporting oils.
@@HeidiVillegas thanks. My husband was just diagnosed yesterday with severe carpal tunnel and they want to repair with surgery. If I could give him relief I’d be blessed. God’s timing is so interesting!
Good morning :)
Good morning! I hope you enjoyed this, and thanks for the comment!
@@HeidiVillegas I love medicinal herbs and I love making things and helping people have been doing it for so many years but it’s always nice to learn new things and you have a very soothing voice I can’t imagine anybody not wanting to listen to you talk thank you
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I need to learn more about st John's worth. I have plenty of pains that need help lol.🤣😂
St. Johns wort is gently supportive of the nervous system, so if you're having pains that are related to the nerves (like I was), then it can be very helpful when used consistently over time along with other lifestyle measures....like decreasing stress. The stress-pain cycle is real.
@@HeidiVillegas oh my gosh, thank you for answering. I have a tincture in the works, and I will be consistent with it. Thank you💕