I was talking with a woman the other day and she told me that geraniums were anti-septic, anti-biotic, and even killed MRSA immediately. I wasn't able to get...
Good gentiles Let me recommend myself to you, I am Lady Ros Mairi Anderson of the Shire of Montevale, located in the far south west reaches of the East...
Jack Geranium does have antiseptic and asringent properties as well as sedative properties - it is also great when used in creams for the skin; however i have...
I was told it also has a sent that flea's and tics dont like the smell of. We put a couple drops on each of our dogs collars. They seem pretty bug free and...
Hi, If we are thinking of the same Geranium Robert - it IS actually genus Geranium, rather than Pelargonium (it's often called wild geranium). The bright...
Very cool. Thanks as always, Sorcha. Might be good in people soap on campouts.Jack To: SCA-Herbalist@yahoogroups.com From: sorcha@... Date: Tue, 7 Feb...
Thank you. You have helped me. As for essential oils, distillation was a medieval invention. I suppose the ancients would have used something like an olive...
Great. More research to do. lol I had MRSA once. My doc got excited in an ER way. It is a bad thing but is killed by tetracycline. That is better in today's...
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Jack, There is another way to collect essential oils from plants but its very time consuming and labor intensive. It involves pressing flowers very carefully...
I'm rather confused. Are we speaking of *Geranium spp*. also known as Cranes Bill, or are we speaking of *Pelargonium spp.* somestimes known as Storks Bill?...
Hi Ros. I have three people from Blak Rose who would like to see an herbal/garden track at SWP. We are also very interested in getting some classes and maybe...
Greetings to all, I am looking for a mentor who can guide me through my herbal studies, classes and art-sci submissions. I am currently apprenticed to a...
Hello! I created the Principality Herb Guild here in the West and got my laurel for Herbalism (plus scribing). Since I am so very far away I might not be...
PRAY ATTEND!!!! WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR FEAST FOR SPRING CORONATION - 2012!!! We have begun a waiting list as of today. All reservations not received by today...
Umm...please post which Kingdom you are referring to....this list encompasses the entire SCA. Â BTW everyone...Outlands Spring Coronation feast is NOT sold...
Hello all. I'm not the most advanced in the craft of period herbalism--or gardening--I'm rather better at killing plants than growing them. That said, I...
I can speak of honey use, as I use it in my teas all the time. The first thing is that honey is sweeter then sugar, by a lot. Also it can meld with or...
Greetings! I am getting ready to teach a herbal class on the making of salves, balms and tinctures. This will be a hands on class and will involve using vodka...
I use triple distilled vodka in my tinctures. My class age is over 18. What are the laws in your state? Even though the class is not "drinking" the alcohol, I...
Over 18 sounds like a good guideline, as that is the legal age to buy some of the "restricted" cold medications. I will, however, restrict the use of the...
My preference for making tinctures is pure grain alcohol. It has had less processing than any vodka. I use 50/50 grain and water which still gives me the 90...
Greetings Isabella, And now for the question no one has asked yet... Are you willing to share your recipes? In Service, Vivienne ... Greetings Isabella, And...
Alas, if I only had my personal recipes. I think with time I will. I am but a budding herbalist. What I will do at the classes is bring a bunch of my...
