Nature's Pharmacy: Crafting DIY honey garlic & exploring my medicinal herb garden!

[@theelliotthomestead]

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[@leighdegenhardt485]

I highly recommend any and all books by Rosemary Gladstar. She was a master herbalist. There are a few videos here in youtube of her as well. Such a delight!

[@aloras405]

I made fermented garlic and honey and let me tell you, it WORKS! My dad brought home a cold and he had it for 3 weeks. My 2 year old son brought it to our house because my parents watch him while my husband and I are at work. I caught it and started taking a quarter clove with a little of the honey twice a day. My cold didn't even last 2 days. I take a dose of it and now my fire cider as well once a day. I just wish I could get my husband and son to take it.

[@chelseabradish3764]

I make ketchup with fire cider instead of vinegar and garlic honey instead of sugar and it is SOOOO GOOD! The kids love it on everything

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Hi Shaye! I listen to your (and Angela's) podcast and LOVE it! Many times I've heard you mention wanting to learn more about herbs and I reply to you as I'm doing dishes or mopping floors, "Yes! Learn, my friend, Learn!!!" ; ) Your herb garden is lovely. I think you and I may be the only two people on earth who actually needed to plant nettles! lol I started a patch a few years ago and it's thriving! Herbalist David Hoffman is known to have said, "When in doubt...choose nettles." It's good for so many things. As for your marshmallow-kudos to you for growing it! You'll want to let it get well established and then harvest a bit of the root to use as medicine. Marshmallow is a demulcent-slimy slippery stuff- that has multiple uses. It's a great herb for helping heal the gut and it is useful as a secondary herb in many formulas where it helps soothe and heal tissues. Be a little cautious with when you take it. If someone takes pharmaceuticals or other synthetic drugs (or supplements), they may want to use formulas including marshmallow a couple of hours before or after taking those drugs/supplements, as it can thicken the lining of the gut and cause those things to be malabsorbed. Marshmallow leaf works to a lesser degree in the same way and may be suitable if you want a lower dose of the herb--like a maintenance dose. Oregano is a super medicine! When we're feeling under the weather I add lots of it to bone broths, soups, etc. and I also keep oregano tincture on hand. While I don't personally care for its flavor very much, I find that I crave it when ill. Any of the "pizza" herbs like oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary have similar actions to varying degrees--each having a strong suit. Parsley is a cooling herb. One thing to note about parsley and sage is that they are drying herbs and should not be used in medicinal doses by lactating women (or animals) -although culinary doses should be fine- as they can dry milk. If you want to dry milk (false pregnancies in dogs, women who are weaning babies, etc.) then they are helpful for that purpose. Another note: Herbs like parsley, cilantro, and basil "keep" better either frozen (buzz in a blender with a bit of water and freeze in small amounts) or possibly freeze-dried (I haven't tried that, but I'd guess it would keep them fairly well). I always freeze parsley, cilantro, and basil. I made a couple of jars of fermented honey/garlic/onion/cayenne and we like to use it in multiple ways, but one way we use it often is as a topping on pizzas--just after they come out of the oven. And speaking of ovens...when I saw your pizza oven video, I took my 14yo to Lowe's and bought what we needed to make one. We've enjoyed it SO much! We had to improvise on the patio pavers, but we found stones that worked! I am grateful for the idea! Also, I want to thank you for your video on making/using a dry sourdough starter. I had failed as sourdough a discouraging amount of times, but your dry starter video changed my game! I have never had a loaf fail since using a dry starter. THANK YOU!

[@bassmanjr100]

I love this. We are the same here. Side note, we have an outdoor well for animals. I put heat tracing on the pressure tank and the piping to the faucet, and so far, it works. I use a thermocube to turn it on and off. We also out in two frost free faucets around the place.

[@mojoflyingsolo639]

I use dried parsley for UTI, the chlorophyll in the tea made from the dried parsley kills the bacteria. My Chiropractor told me over 35 years ago about this treatment for UTI infections and I have helped many of my family and friends. I always have parsley in my pantry just for this remedy. I keep fermented onions for sore throats, but I think fermented garlic sound great.

[@charlesbale8376]

I love spending time in your garden, thanks for sharing such special moments.

[@everythingduchess]

boiling parsley and drinking the tea is great for cleansing the kidneys and for getting rid of stones and/or UTI....it's a must in the Middle Eastern kitchen

[@abigailalarcon4747]

Hello, I have been watching your videos for some time, they are amazing, there is nothing better than waiting patiently for the harvest, in my country parsley is used as a remedy for intestinal inflammation, or acidity after eating a lot is better than an antacid.

[@MaryBornforHealth]

"Let Food be thy Medicine". Using an herb medicinally is simply eating or drinking it. When you use garlic in food preparation it has the same constituents. One might see a bit more benefit raw, but it still has antibacterial and immune-boosting qualities. We need to think more about supporting health with good food. Even celery has medicinal qualities: raw, cooked, juiced etc. I've been teaching about herbs for over 40 years and am very excited to see the interest in natural health escalate. Mary Born. ND

[@mrsupchurch2987]

I love that you’re using plants medicinally! Please share as you learn more. ❤️❤️❤️

[@juliecarns]

Hi Shaye, I use my garden oregano with my garden garlic and make a pesto with EVOO; daily, I take a spoonful for my health. Marshmallow is great for digestion as is parsley. Thanks for this inspiration. Julie 🌷

[@lettytinycreations]

Parsley tea help me heal quickly when I had Covid and no complications

[@shirleygermain5707]

I grew parsley for a season and dried it. It lasted 3 years in a jar. It stayed the dark green color also. I put it on almost anything and use it for bad breath. My uncle, a cook, said to chew on it, which will help with your breath; I have always remembered this.

[@dauntlessdivine2627]

you are my favorite homesteading family Shaye!

[@pattyrobertson3886]

Shaye, There is a wonderful channel called Rain Country. Heidi Rain does a wonderful job with explaining the benefits of herbs and how to use them for your health. She lives in Washington by the coast . Her channel has many subjects but I'm just mentioning herbs here. I highly recommend her channel. : )

[@RM-bl4td]

I've learned a ton about herbs from Heidi

[@elissachilders653]

Marshmallow root is wonderful for soar throats and chest congestion. I add it to my cold tea blend.

[@ardushkaa]

I would love to see more videos on this topic. My grandma is from the old country and she grows a lot of medicinal herbs! Like what do you do with all them? What kind of teas and such . One that my mom keeps on rotation is fresh orange juice with lemon and ginger and jalapeños for when you have a sore throat. Thank you 😊

[@prairielavender]

Little tip regarding stinging nettles: when you have encountered their sting, carefully pluck a fresh leaf with your very fingertips and roll it/bruise it with your fingertips until it begins to release its juice. Then, rub the bruised leaf on your nettle stings to reduce the stinging & itching.

[@Marion51268]

Parsley is a great diuretic. Also a great herb for cats and dogs. I mix a tiny bit in their raw meat.

[@Sprinkesbakeshop]

Thank you so much for this information!

[@theelliotthomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@herbalistcollective]

Yessss !! I have a newer channel titled Homesteading Herbalist Collective, I am a clinical herbalist who teaches traditional ways to work with plants. I just made a video on amped up fermented garlics and I use parsley at the Apothecary in all of my kidney, cardiovascular and urinary support blends. Parsley and the roots are strong diuretics that are also antibacterial. 🌿

[@somethinggood9267]

You got a new subscriber in me

[@meganfiddes9971]

Loved this! I too used to know what Marshmallow was for... best I do some research . Thankyou for the wonderful video. I do still enjoy seeing the inside of your house and have been looking back over old videos. God bless.

[@gengc2003]

My mother's chiropractor suggested parsley tea for her kidney problems. This was over 40 years ago, so I've known about that for awhile. But I'm not really fond of the flavor and use cornsilk for this instead. Foods and herbs for good health and medicine is one of my favorite subjects, thanks for sharing.

[@PaulasFarm]

Hi Shaye, I live in the UK and I’m surrounded by stinging nettles, and another use can for them, is hayfever prevention, so ideally you need to get stung a few times by the nettles, as this in turn activates your natural antihistamines in your body, which in turn decreases hayfever symptoms. I do it by just pulling a few out with no gloves. Just another idea for your herb garden. 🪴 😊

[@nicolehornung5472]

Hey Shaye, just wanted to let you know I don't think that was stinging nettle that you held up. Nettle has opposite leaf pattern (Like elderberry) as opposed to alternate leaves. The one you held up looks like it has alternate leaves. It's hard to tell from far away so I may be wrong. I am an herbalist down in Gold Bar and we have tons of nettle :) Love the video!

[@joanneganon7157]

Hey Shaye , parsley is a breath freshener👍. I am glad you are feeling better 😊. I

[@wendygonzalez2532]

Hello there. It is so nice to see your medicinal garden taking off. I remember seeing your video when you planted thing out. You should check out "The Honeystead" . The has a wonderful apothecary and is very knowledgeable. She actual has a video regarding Marshmallow plan. Oh and if I have not thanked you, the sourdough bread turned out delish!!!

[@julietbowden6189]

I make oregano tea in the winter as well as pine needle tea. Parsley is a great antioxidant, and now that you mention it I will add it to the rotation! Thank you! I stuff my tea pot full with fresh oregano and pour boiling water over the top and steep for 5 min. I think its a fairly common tea in Spain and Italy. It is an acquired taste, but helps with cold relief and tastes better than oregano oil thats for sure.

[@marthasundquist5761]

Parsley is a diuretic. I use it as a hot or cold tea when my ankles swell .

[@gladyssanchez1825]

❤️❤️❤️ Miss you . Thank for this magical medicine

[@kathylane5934]

I am trying to start to do this. Thank you. I need to make some of your baguettes. Havent made in while, they are great

[@barnwitchgamergirl8727]

How wonderful I've started my fire ciders and garlic honey about 2 months ago since they need time to sit before use and I am so glad I did cold and flu season has been awful in my area. I just started collecting usnea Moss and rose hips for a cough drop that I'm going to try out

[@krystalgarcia3397]

It would be wonderful if you could come back here and let us know how the cough drops went. I have a lot of the moss around here and I have noticed a few rose hips here and there as well ❤

[@barnwitchgamergirl8727]

@@krystalgarcia3397 absolutely I can give you the recipe I'm going to try

[@krystalgarcia3397]

@@barnwitchgamergirl8727 thank you ☺️

[@Zinniaqueen]

Parsley is great for urinary tract infections because it has a compound in it called eugenal that is a natural pain reliever. It will help with the pain that comes when you use the the bathroom. It is also very high in vitamin C and will help your body overcome the infection.

[@RaisingRoosters123]

I’ve seen parsley being used in a green smoothie for chelation. Marshmallow root is used for tea sore throats and immunity!

[@MDeanrecipes]

Parsley is great for digestion and bad breath!

[@jameshill4005]

WOW AMAZING VIDEO 📹 YOUR AMAZING....LOVE YOUR HOMESTEAD... ❤😊

[@sweetpeanmolly]

I made Horehound infused honey for respiratory infections. In addition, I am in the middle of a Star Anise Tincture. Again for assist with colds, etc.

[@otilijazilyte6476]

💟😇Super video and super Natur, with for your familia with God 💟😇

[@CrosStitching]

Parsley leaf can be used as a mild diuretic.

[@pattibealer]

Marshmallow is good for digestion, for one thing. Parsley is good for a "greens" powder, just general greens benefits.Also, if you want, you can put your garlic in a jar and shake it hard until the papery skin comes off. It's not glamorous, but it's kind of fun.

[@vu3055]

A smoothie from a bunch of parsley, an apple, and half a lemon, including the peel, is great for high blood pressure.

[@julietbowden6189]

I have made this many times and it is yummy.

[@boymama1623]

Does it work?

[@StarChaires]

Omg 😱 I have to make this. My husband is always getting sick. 😷

[@DragonscalesJournals]

Parsley is rich in vitamin C and a natural diuretic

[@ash6811]

If you’ve planted lovage in your medicinal herb garden you can turn it into a liquor that mixes well with brandy for a winter warming adult beverage 😉

[@APeacefulPursuit]

Do you store the garlic honey at room temperature and just let it keep fermenting? Do you have to keep burping it after the first few days? Thanks :)

[@shawna2037]

You can use the camera on your phone to identify the plants you’re not sure about. When you take a picture if you touch your screen after you’ll see an i with a circle around it. If you click on that it’ll say “look up plant” and it’s pretty accurate.

[@karenhightower4022]

Love your videos, so soothing and informative. I must have missed it, but how long does the garlic and honey have to ferment before taking it? Thanks. 😊

[@RinaValentina]

Was wondering the same thing

[@loismegin8036]

Best to let it sit for 5-6 weeks, but you can use it anytime medicinally, it just won’t have the probiotics activated yet.

[@everythingduchess]

Sage helps with estrogen regulation and especially helps during the menstrual period... will dry up a mom's milk if that's the goal.

[@CraftyChicGirl]

I made the honey fermented garlic last winter, then placed it in my fridge and forgot about it! Is is still good to consume a year later?

[@jessicaolson717]

Curious is the fermented garlic more powerful than raw? I normally just eat it raw when sick. Great video!! Thanks!

[@TheresaLawrence-wx4mq]

Yes , I use herbs as medicine but not any special preparations . I use them as food in much higher quantities than just a seasoning . I only eat wild game for meat , nothing from a store and I make deer or blackbear chilis or stews or roasts and add tons of garlic , shallotts , oregano and parsley that I dry from my garden . The food becomes intensley flavorful and is much more medicine than just " dinner " . When you eat it you can feel the healing , as if its destroying any virus or 'bug' that might be trying to get ahold of you. It's truly magical how delicious it is. All the strong or bitter herbs and roots like oregano or garlic are super anti-viral and anti biotic in their effects. So dont worry about fancy concoctions , just start eating them alot more , like Fire Cider as a dressing on salad or rice , etc. Amazing !!! And remember the foods you already love , like pesto , eat more of it , it has everything potent in it , garlic , lemons , bitter greens like basil or any bitter green thing , Like italian parsley , kale , etc. And dried lambsquarters added to anything , green drinks , smoothies , soups , and chili flakes in everything you can will burn the germs away ❤ Skyval on a friend's computer( teresa's )

[@nancyfielden270]

Parsley tea is great for the kidneys.

[@MoonBratStudio]

According to my new (to me) first edition of the Physician's Desk Reference for Herbal Medicines (thanks, Mom!), parsley plant and the parsley "fruit" parts are each used for herbal medicine. It says the herb is used "for flushing of the efferent urinary tract and for the prevention and treatment of kidney gravel. In folk medicine, it is used for gastrointestinal disorders, jaundice, kidney and bladder inflammation, as a diuretic and as an emmenagogue." It also cautions that pregnant women should not take therapeutic doses of parsley and definitely not therapeutic doses of the "fruit" of the parsley as it may cause miscarriage. 😮

[@davinamichaeli3640]

My jar turned creamy , I had it in the fridge and took it out but it didn’t go back to the golden color , is it still good ?

[@donnaadkins2429]

Parsely is great as a bad breath eliminator (with dogs too), great for digestion and a blood cleanser. Love your videos and content ❤

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Parsley medicinally is used for stomach upset and digestion, thats why a pieces is on your plates in restaurants, not just for show. Marshmallow room tea is also for stomach issues/ diarrhea/ leaky gut etc. Herbs are medicine!, Hope you feel better fast.

[@Kiwichick138]

"fire sider"? Is that what you are saying, is there a vid on that, not sure what it is (except that you mentioned it had horseradish in it?) :). I'm going to make the honey garlic concoction, thank you

[@alialg1621]

Hi lovely people Parsley is very useful for treating urinary tract such as kidney sand and kidney or bladder stones Boiled parsley (a liter of water with two cups of fresh parsley) is used for these problems. Drink parsley water more than once during the day and you will notice the stones coming out. Many of my relatives were treated with this recipe

[@nicolehornung5472]

oooo and now i am further in the video and PARSLEY! Parsley medicinally is warming, nourishing and opening. It can be useful for kidney stones, bladder infections, UTI's, as well as bringing a more regular menstrual cycle!

[@chandragray8186]

If I remember correctly I think marshmallow is for cough but i could tell you if it is wet or dry cough.

[@agathareimer2924]

Would the fermented honey and garlic work with frozen garlic?

[@mariabontrager6622]

How long do you ferment your honey garlic?

[@loismegin8036]

You can ferment it for as long as you want. I have some sitting in my cupboard that I made last year and it’s still good.

[@BuffaloPlaidSoldier]

Alternatively, Urtication-- the process of methodically and purposefully stinging oneself with the plant of Urtica dioica is a known remedy for arthritis and all types of joint pain. I have personally used it and can attest to its benefits, even long term. There are constituents in the sting itself that benefit the human budy, not unlike bee sting therapy.

[@wilmawagler5058]

Curious if your kids eat that? I will try it, I raise my own garlic and use it a lot in my cooking. A month ago I made the super tonic I take a tiny sip every day. It is full of good things but not sure if kids would take it. I did give my daughter a jar. Yes I use herbs in the kitchen but that’s about all. Don’t tell me you raise stinging nettle it grows wild here and is pretty nasty, I give it a healthy distance.

[@elizabethfraser2996]

Parsley tea is cleansing for the kidneys

[@LaJessChelle]

Soo… do your kids eat the garlic, too? I’m curious to try it.

[@janicesomersall-french6784]

Parsley is a natural diuretic. I also make a pesto with it for the winter months. I dry it and add it to my herbs to make a tea,

[@Treeh604]

And delicious on pizza !!!

[@Tarotgnostic]

Does anyone know if botulism could be a risk with making this? Or how to prevent it? It is something I would like to make, but am hesitant because of it. Thank you.

[@paularunyan8588]

No, because it's fermented. Botulism only thrives where all other bacteria has been eliminated, and there is no oxygen available.

[@susanhard393]

If you are talking about fermented garlic and honey, there can be a botulism hazzard, just add a tablespoon of raw apple cidar vinegar in each jar.

[@Tarotgnostic]

@@susanhard393 yes, thank you so much for the tip! Did not know about adding the raw ACV, but makes sense 😊

[@jennifers1977]

I have a question about the mason jar lids. Are those lids better than the basic ones that are just a one piece lid?

[@paularunyan8588]

Yes! It's all I use now. The Amish and mennonite bulk stores stock only those lids now.

[@jennifers1977]

@@paularunyan8588 thank you! I will pick some up!

[@toddnanney9473]

I’ve read that you shouldn’t touch the honey with metal utensils, as the beneficial enzymes in the honey are killed when they come into contact with metal.

[@lindakrieger6667]

Do you still have your other dog?

[@bassmanjr100]

And just imagine what it does for your love life. Eat this with your spouse everyday and no one else will want to be near you. 😂

[@Kiwichick138]

I would imagine the smell would not be there after fermentation? :)

[@ElenaPeters-l5u]

you are becoming just a promoter. It is so sad

[@libertyandjustus8258]

Honestly, I've been dragging my feet on this new bandwagon of garlic honey. I love garlic , I enjoy honey. My mom even has her own bees. However,the combination was like ewwwww. Shaye you have convinced me to make some !!! Also I saw I trick in Instagram where you can poke a little olive fork into the side of a whole head of garlic , clove by clove, and the unpeeled garlic is revealed. No chopping and peeling! . I'm going to go and find it and report back if it's something different than that method. Overall, thank you for this lovely video. I love your herb garden! @theelliothomestead

[@libertyandjustus8258]

Ok, I found 3 new ways to peel garlic. One separate the cloves from the bulb and stick them in a Drink mixer, like shaken not stirred type. Shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds. They get peeled ! The second was 2 metal bowls, place garlic cloves in side. Sandwich the bowls so you have 2 domes,making a circle ,holding tight and shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds. And the 3rd was using a small paring knife on a whole clove. ,carefully holding the clove ,jam the knife into the center of each of the cloves and do a half-moon motion outward. The clove will come right out !❤