5 Wild Medicinal Plants in Nipmuc Country that You Can Use Everyday

None of the plants below are native to Nipmuc country but they are all found everywhere and I use them regularly when making, using, and giving away plant medicine. Plantain Plantain is #1 on this list because it’s my favorite medicinal plant and its available everywhere. It is NOT native to the Americas, the colonists brought it over from Europe. As someone who works with … Continue reading 5 Wild Medicinal Plants in Nipmuc Country that You Can Use Everyday

Cheryll Toney HolleyMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024Leave a comment

Plant Medicine

Some of my Favorite Teas

I love teas made from medicinal herbs. Some of the mixtures I love to drink are a little crazy with multiple plants helping me with multiple issues. But for other humans, I tend to use less variety in the mix, focusing not solely on symptoms but also the person’s general health and needs. But I also have some blends that I distribute to folks on … Continue reading Some of my Favorite Teas

Cheryll Toney HolleyDecember 26, 2023December 9, 2023Leave a comment

Plant Medicine

Syrups & Elixirs & Tonics, part 1

Syrups, elixirs, and tonics are my favorite herbal preparations to make and gift. I also keep a few on hand for myself. This is how I define these three concoctions. Syrup – Made with herbs, water, and sugar (or honey) Elixir – Made with herbs, water, honey (or maple syrup), and alcohol Tonic – Made with herbs, honey, and vinegar. Making a Syrup There are … Continue reading Syrups & Elixirs & Tonics, part 1

Cheryll Toney HolleyMarch 20, 2023November 14, 2023Leave a comment

Plant Medicine

All About Nettle

Botanical Name Urtica dioica Common Name(s) Nettle, Common Nettle, Stinging Nettle Family Urticaceae (50 species) Native to Europe, Asia, Northern Africa, Western North America Geographical Distribution Everywhere Botanical Description Nettle is a flowering perennial that is both dioceious (separate male and female plants) and monoecious (both male and female flowers on the same plant) (Shannon 2006) (Ohio Perennial and Biennial Weed Guide). It grows nearly … Continue reading All About Nettle

Cheryll Toney HolleyMay 21, 2020August 5, 2022Leave a comment