Benefits of Anise Hyssop

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[@leahness3588]

My 2nd year with Anise Hyssop. I planted it from seed and didn't realize it was a perennial until it came back this year. It took over the whole whiskey barrel and was the center bouquet in the garden. The bees just love it. I was trying to plant more beneficial flowers and I scored!! I also use it for tea.❤

[@1019jen]

God is good! All the time!

[@sandy11469]

Amazing the Old Testament speaks a lot of hyssop for cleansing :) Put on earth by our Father for our health.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Hyssop and Anise Hyssop are different plants. Both are in the mint family though and have similar benefits

[@sandy11469]

@@RainCountryHomestead I grow both because they both have cleansing properties. most herbs do esp when combined they can be very powerful :)

[@JackyHeijmans]

I live in the Netherlands, Europe, I think it is zone 8. A few years ago I gave away some tomato seedlings, and the lady gave me this tiny little plant, calling it Bergamot, as a gift. She said it is nice for tea. When it started to grow and bloom, I realized it is something else, and I think it is Anise Hyssop. Looks like it, smells like it. This tiny little plant grew as big as I am, (about 1.68 m), and looked beautiful. Bees love it! It smells gorgeous. I had no idea what to do with it, so thank you very much for this video! I didn't find that much about it. I live on the first floor, grow in pots and tubs, and since, every springtime I have to go out and pull out about a million of the baby Anise Hyssop plants... They are in EVERY pot and tub on the balcony, they spread that much. I love the stuff for the bees alone, but since they grow pretty big, and my balcony is not that big, I have to. Next year, I will save some more of the plants. Didn't know they are good for that much! Thanks Heidi! Much love!

[@johannaetrishamorgan6850]

Wow awesome 😏👍

[@sandrad518]

I make tea with cat nip, lemon balm and Tulsi. Had got from a friend last year, couldn't find online, but I have 2 plants this year and I hope they survive my winter!

[@saragow4781]

I got a pkg of seeds ten yrs ago and never had to buy more. I'm in Bellingham, WA about 30 minutes south of the border, and it's been very hardy here. I have a huge deer problem so mine have always been growing in pots on the porch. I've found that during the recent hotter summers the plant became much more woody, fiberous, and funky/bitter, so moving them to partial shade made for much tastier leaves. My favorite use for it is in pan-cooked white fish or seafood. A dozen leaves chiffonaded and tossed in with the butter, white wine and shallot. My goodness. It's restaurant-quality taste for when you don't happen to have a bottle of Pernod licorice liqueur in the cupboard.

[@melissanielsen8215]

Thankyou for this note I will be trying this recipe 💗

[@lunayahwitch]

My absolute favorite is making iced anise hyssop tea, fresh in the summer, it’s so refreshing❤️

[@dixiejones6800]

I’m in zone 4b in Northern Michigan. The summers are hot and the winters are cold. My hyssop is a perennial and grows very well. Right now, I don’t use it medicinally but grow it for the bees. They love it!

[@jen.BarnesFamilyHomestead]

Northern lower peninsula Michigan here (near Lake Huron) and I grew it for our first time this year. Started indoors from seed and it took off after transplant! I got a couple of really nice harvests this year while still leaving a good amount for the bees before winter hit. Planning on having some tea this winter with it... possibly a blend of the hyssop and some of our stevia leaves

[@dixiejones6800]

@@jen.BarnesFamilyHomestead I live outside of Alpena. It sounds like we’re close to the same area.

[@jen.BarnesFamilyHomestead]

We're in Tawas area, so yes, we are close! 😁

[@elainebau6354]

I'm in Michigan, gonna try it. Can't wait, I'm growing lavender too. How fun.😘💞

[@elainebau6354]

I'm in Livonia Michigan area.

[@rspranchinmontana]

I have recently added Hyssop and Anise Hyssop to my garden here in zone 3, high altitude mountain region in Montana. I love making teas with it but also have made a skin cream that has hyssop, calendula, chamomile, and wild geranium in it. I appreciate that hyssop is not a plant that all my deer, elk and moose like to graze on!

[@Angie29449]

I've been growing this for years mainly for the amazing volume of bees and other pollinators that it attracts. I planted it once and it has come back year after year. Gorgeous plant. This year, thanks to this video, I will be making teas, tinctures, poultices etc since learning the ways to use it!

[@popuphomesteadlivingoffgri8606]

I gave so many plants away of this and everyone loves it. I use it to make a summer tea of sunflower petals, violas, marigolds flowers and lemon balm. Yummy

[@bonnied3550]

What do you mean by a “sunflower petal”

[@popuphomesteadlivingoffgri8606]

@@bonnied3550 yellow petals of a sunflower

[@karmacomacure]

This is my most reliable and favorite herb in my garden. My kids love it as tea and we make cookies with it, and always use it for cough. I planted some in my garden 15 years ago and it has always reseeded and grown with no help since. We get little rain in the summer and high heat (Colorado) it does fine with that and even grows in the shade too. Love this plant.

[@rachelsikes7473]

Heidi thank you for all your information,and I love that you always include the Holy scripture in your post God bless you🙏

[@cathysteenson9591]

I live in Iowa (zone 5a) and always grow it for the pollinators. It reseeds itself easily and I just move the plants around. I also use it in tea, etc. One different way to use it is to mince it pretty small and add to cut up melon, especially cantaloupe. sooo good! Just a little bit in Italian red pasta sauces is delicious, too!

[@sandivernay6569]

Another great herb to add to my "grow list" for next year's garden. Blessings!

[@cpnotill9264]

Absolutely LOVE anise hyssop and the bees adore it! Such a beautiful perennial that reseeds itself. Thanks for sharing great information. 🌱😁💚

[@Nannaof10]

Zone 5 in far southeast Wisconsin. I started growing it for the bees 3 years ago but I love the aroma and taste for tea. I just harvested some of the leaves for tea, no flowers yet.. It does self-seed in my butterfly/bee garden and I find new plants every year.

[@takishasage-freebeautyzone]

I grow Hyssop Officinalis, which I understand is related to anise Hyssop, but not closely. I live in NC zone 8a, with relatively temperate winters and high humidity most of the year. I primarily like to use it in my teas when I'm having sinus problems (which is moderately frequent b/c of my allergies). It's really helpful if I have a sinus headache too.

[@annieanderson6112]

I got anise hyssop from a nursery last summer. I live in MN 4b and didn't realize I could leave it outside. I brought it in doors for the winter and it is still growing well in the pot. I have dried some and used it in tea with sage and mint during covid. I usually just grab a few different herbs I've dried to use in my tea. They all have some kind of medicinal benefits. I'll have to try it in some new ways. Altho I don't like licorice flavor, I don't notice it when mixed in my teas. Thank u. I love these herb videos.

[@karenhibberd9426]

I'm in New Hampshire. Bought the seeds and will start them in pots in the spring for the first time.

[@CTR6067]

Thank you for this video. I’m in Northern Minnesota (3b) and it does fine. I tried to use the leaves for tea but would love a tutorial. Otherwise, it’s use right now is aesthetic and for the bees (bumbles love it) with expanded use next year. 👏👏👏

[@dink4evr]

I've only recently become interested in growing herbs and it's all because of you. I appreciate your videos so much and just ordered several packages of seeds from your store. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

I should call myself 'the accidental herbalist' because that's how many of my herbs come about. LOL I bought some seeds and tried planting them in 'new ground' (first year tilled ground--we have heavy clay so it's rough getting anything to grow in first year tilled ground) and I didn't get much out of the seeds~~a few small starts. The next year, and the following (this past summer) it has spread and is doing great! I normally don't care for the taste of licorice, but I'm finding that I crave this plant. I drink tea made of it for the flavor, and I like it's relaxing effect. I also kept it on hand when we had the big C, in case we needed it for cough. Like you said, I try not to tamp a cough unless it's for a bit of rest, so I never ended up using it for that. It's a beautiful plant! We live in the Appalachian Mts of WV at around 2400'. Hot, humid summers and cool winters with bouts of actual cold temps. (It's around 55F here today.) God bless!

[@FrederickDunn]

This is a very nice presentation, thank you very much. We're planting it for honey bees and other pollinators but also appreciate the potential medicinal attributes.

[@cherigeoghegan3313]

I live in the piedmont area of NC. I got my plants two years ago, and they have done great. My husband keeps bees, and I initially got them because I was told bees love them. I put them in my pollinator garden and they are the stars of the show when they're blooming. Not only bees but butterflies love them. I didn't even think of consuming any.. until now. I will definitely try the leaves in tea. Your herb talks are always interesting thank you.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Anise Hyssop is on the list of herbs to get started next year: The Year of the Herb Garden. I've had the seeds for a year, I'm looking forward to increasing my tea stash and apothecary.

[@Nulife23]

Wow! I didn't know just how well and wonderful this is! I grow it just for tea in summer but I will for sure to dry this for winter use! Thanks!

[@TheSunRiseKid]

I have not grown this yet but I will put it on my list! I played a bunch of your videos in the background yesterday while doing chores but I didn’t have time to leave comments so I left them today for some algorithm!😊Have a great day and God bless!

[@marvellasanders1604]

I am really enjoying your herb videos. I will be doubling my herb garden this because of the things you talk about. Thanks for all your info

[@vanessaadams9145]

I grew it this year, in by my grapes but I have to move next month so I won't be able to see if it comes back(zone 3B/4A) BUT I did save seeds to take with me. Hoping I can start using it next year ❤️

[@heddie04]

growing it in Arkansas and its doing great. wonderful pollinator for the bees. thank you for this video I wasn't sure how to use it.

[@suereaume97]

Have grown it for two years. I liked the look of the plant. Great for the bees. Did not know about the health benefits. Thank you. Love you videos.

[@WendyK656]

Heidi! I think it would be good in Italian sausage! I purchase some seeds this year. Good Chickens! keeping those slugs away from all those beautiful plants. Thank you. Heidi, for more good information on the Anise Hyssop. Heidi, I am going to try to grow it this spring in the State of Wisconsin and I will let you know how it works out for us.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Great idea about the sausage, Wendy! 👍 The flavor would be similar to the fennel seed and it's just not Italian sausage without it.☺️

[@WendyK656]

@@trishthehomesteader9873 That is what I thought! I can't wait to try it myself

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Hello Wendy/neighbor! I’m also in Wisconsin. The town of Raymond. I need to get some of these seeds also!🌱 I have plenty of wild edibles and medicinals on my 3 acre farm but it’s always nice to add more!😊

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi! 🙂 I appreciate your work because hyssop isn't one that's been on my radar. I think I have the perfect niche for it.☺️ And thank you again to the community for sharing!💗 Love and blessings! 💜

[@frugaltraci]

another great video - this reminded me to order seeds - so I just placed an order on your store for seeds - some new ones to try, some to "re-try", thanks!!!

[@jongray4828]

Here in Colorado, it grows very well and helps attract pollinators! Love the tea one can make from it!

[@charliecat8891]

Heidi i live high desert of Caldwell Idaho...it loves it here...its so beautiful..im going to plant more this spring..lu

[@oneeyedowl3888]

Just had my first cup of anise hyssop! All I can say is WOW! Love this!

[@his-sweetie]

This is not one I'm currently growing and I think I should add this to my rock wall. Many thanks Heidi - have an abundant day!!!

[@kmitchell3892]

The best slug remedy I found was making a spray of 50/50 ammonia and water. Then, 1 tsp. Murphy's oil soap per 1 gallon of water. (The soap makes the ammonia solution stick to the slugs).

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This is the first time in a long time I have heard a new one. I do not know how many times I have had people tell me about beer in dishes (does not work here) and many others that do not work in our area. I take it with this though, you have to go spray the slugs directly?

[@kmitchell3892]

@@RainCountryHomestead Yes. I had a big infestation, and I would go out nightly and spray them, while they munched down on my plants. I never saw this spray harm any plants (or pets).

[@spearageddon3279]

I read they don't like crushed egg shells - like crawling across glass. I saved and dried a bunch in the oven then crushed them as small as I could. Now I have a large container at the ready to sprinkle when & where needed.

[@debra2697]

Slugs love cat food. They try to take over my cats dish at night. Maybe you could bait a trap with that. I have a container of salt and hand pick slugs right into it. Going out at night into your plants is a good way to find all sorts of leaf munchers

[@rainkatt]

SO glad you addressed this wonderful herb! I grew it once, only once, tried last two years to get it established, but nothing. I was very disappointed. I will try to start it indoors this next spring. I'm only an hour east of you, so I don't see why it won't work. And I do have a greenhouse

[@LynnayaLorie]

Thank you. I am working on these things. I will get in touch with you beforehand thx again

[@nancywolf3786]

bees LOVE the flowers.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes they do :)

[@renajohnson4845]

Growing in a zone 4B in western Montana.... Have grown Anise Hyssop for a few years now. I love that it returns each year, and smells heavenly! I just make really nice tea. Thank you for the medicinal info - most of my herb books don't mention it.

[@Tacokat-hu1in]

My grandpa would give this to his hunting dogs when one got bit by a copperhead. The dog survived.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Wow!

[@cargold7597]

Funny that you should post this. I just learned yesterday that I have been growing anise hyssop in pots for years without knowing where or how I got it. I thought it was lemon balm and knew that the bees like it. I live in W. Montana, zone 5. I’m going to have to start utilizing it. Thanks

[@elainebau6354]

Best video ever. Ty from southern Michigan area.

[@alisonhasselquist7729]

Southwest Missouri, just put some seed in the ground for the first time.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

My hyssop seeds ai got from you did sooo well I could send you some back!! 🤣🤣🤣. I love this plant. It is fabulous for the bees. I have it in a prominent spot by our windows so we can watch the bees, it stands almost 6’ tall in wide clumps and it looks awesome in our cottage garden off the deck. It looks beautiful with heirloom lime zinnias, hydrangeas and white single petal roses. I grow it need the veg garden for pollination too. I plan on tincturing and drying a bunch this year. This is one of my favorite plants thanks to you. I haven’t used it in tea yet but now I have so much I will.

[@thewrighthomesteadhomestea1435]

I just harvested some today. I live in zone 9a Louisiana. I plan on saving seeds and using as a tea.

[@charlesbale8376]

Wonderful information, thanks so much for sharing.

[@lynettetucker544]

Anise hyssop I didn’t know about this herb and it’s beneficial property’s thanks again for sharing this information.

[@nelliesfarm8473]

Wow you are awesome ! You should start an herb school! I'm an herbalist but don't know as much as you yet...I'm 51 and just now really learning. Herbs literally saved my life...I was looking for a new one to learn about !! Thank you

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I will be 56 in the spring and got started in learning about the healing properties of herbs and spices at least 10 years ago

[@nelliesfarm8473]

@@RainCountryHomestead omg you look 20 years younger! Pharmacuticals nearly killed me years ago so I began turning to natural things. I take herbs and spices all day long ,every day...in empty capsules I get. Thank you again . I found you on Etsy ,now I'll be ordering seeds soon. I just got back to work so I can't wait to catch up on finances and then get a lot from you.

[@kare.3664]

I learn So much from you, this is my passion luv learn

[@jenniferrescott1149]

I've grown it the last 2 summers. Such a beautiful plant. I use it in tea for chest colds. Definitely be trying it in a salve next year. New York zone5 ab

[@robinhazeslip1800]

Grew it add pollinators to garden, thought it was a great smelling herb but had no idea what health benefits it had/how to use. Will deff be doing more with it next season! Loved ur video on yarrow and made tea/tincture from it and love it! Thnk u for sharing ur knowledge!

[@rhondawelker6742]

Thank you Heidi. 😃

[@colleenavery232]

1st year zone 6b PA Planted out young in June and it's thriving and starting to spread already. We do have slugs here but luckily planted in one of my back gardens where they've never been an issue. Going to do several preparations you spoke of but we love oxymel's on salads, so going to make one, as my husband loves licorice, and you mentioned it's great on salad.

[@gtiernan1]

I just love your channel. I grow anise hyssop or maybe I should say, it grows itself quite prolifically in my area. I live in the Bitterroot Valley, Montana (NW Montana) and my anise hyssop as well as catnip self sows profusely and I just let it. I was looking for some ideas of what to do with it when I came upon your video! I air dry it because we live in an area of very low humidity (less than 20% most of the summer), and then I put it in mason jars to use ad lib throughout the year. The bees love it; and, my neighbors have hives - I'll be interested to taste the honey because most of the neighbor's bees hang out in my garden - all over the anise hyssop! I'll bet that honey is delish! I am going to try the flowers in a salad, and even the fresh leaves. Thanks for your very thorough review of this amazing herb. Oh, btw, it is so pretty growing along with yellow yarrow, orange/yellow marigolds and other annual flowers. The only thing I would say about it that could be a negative is that it spreads like wildfire and so, be careful where you plant it. Like I said, I just let mine sprawl where ever it wants, but if someone had a specific type of flower, veggie or herb garden, it can easily take over - just like the catnip! Blessings to you and yours. PS (I like to make sachets out of it and add some lavender to it as well - throw it in the bathtub for a relaxing bath!

[@charmainescarborough5646]

I really enjoyed learning more about Anise Hyssop:) I definitely want to add this to my new things to grow in 2022. I really like all of the benefits plus it is a lovely color too:) Thank you for the information:)

[@janis9297]

I love my anise hyssop. I live in NE PA and it winters over nicely. Delicious in tea and great for good health.

[@GmamaGrowz]

I think it's time to transplant my anise hyssop 🤩 Thanks for sharing this information!

[@MichaelR58]

Good informational video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@kmsy200]

Thanks great information

[@susanmarsh5648]

Love Anise hyssop, I use it for tea and tincture

[@mpedals]

very very easy plant to propagate and get starts from, babies start everywhere the flowers have fallen the year before,,,i grow this everywhere for my bees,,,

[@his-sweetie]

Did not have it last year but I am growing this now and it is huge and beautiful! Bees and hums both like it. I so love a bee's chorus. I love that it tastes like licorice and not anise if that makse sense. I do not like the flavor of anise or fennel but the hyssop is great. Still new to it so no info to share. I was just going to harvest a bunch sometime today.

[@GARDENSTATEGARDENER]

Well done

[@johannaetrishamorgan6850]

Thanks for sharing appreciate 👍

[@COWELLGIRL]

Love this

[@iartistdotme]

I used it for mosquito bites (chew leaf and apply) it worked like a charm. Hot humid Florida

[@annl554]

Could you please do a video on how to collect seeds from the Anise Hyssop? I love it and would like to learn how to harvest the seeds.

[@nancywolf3786]

when the flowers are done blooming, shake the flower head in a baggie. you'll have tons

[@kchedville]

I am wanting to grow Anise Hysspo for next summer and there after for the Honey Bees. I am in zone 8 -- i hope it does well. Great Video, Thanks.

[@susanolson4486]

I grew anise hyssop for the first time, this year - MN, zone 4b. I thought it was an annual and was going to pull it up when cleaning up the gardens, a month ago, but never got to it. I'm SO happy now that I didn't! Missed the lesson of the correct time to harvest and how to use it, so this video was very helpful for next year! 🌿 Thanks Heidi!!

[@popuphomesteadlivingoffgri8606]

I grew it in upstate NY and it did well but when I transferred it to our new home in west TN, oh man it thrives! It gets 3 stalks off each stem. So cool to grow. I use it as tea

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Usually when a mint of any kind has three stalks on each stem, this means it was already cut at some point during the season. This then causes that stem grow three new stalks. All the mints I have do this.

[@popuphomesteadlivingoffgri8606]

@@RainCountryHomestead this is just so happy.i can send u a pic if you want. I did a video on saving the seeds also.

[@dianebeach2117]

Wisconsin, zone 5a, I had heard of a different video a couple years ago that if you plant it near grapes, it will help give a bigger yield. I found someone locally that was selling some at a plant sale, so I bought it. I haven't used it yet, even though I cut some this fall and dried it, it got lost in all my cut and dried greens 🙃😉 I'm sure it's in a green mix somewhere 🤦🏼‍♀️💡💜

[@l.m.mulvihill3885]

I have so much hyssop and I'm using it for medicinal uses for my lung health and honestly I can't stand the taste of black licorice but this is so good.

[@brendalarson7406]

I was looking for some thing to make a tea for calming; I have a Down syndrome daughter who is very agitated and hard to get to sleep at night; so will be trying this as a tea for her at night; I love things that are natural and I can grow myself; started these seeds last year with a lot of success, it came back this year; I live on Nova Scotia in zone 4; and it's doing very well in direct sunlight

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@mommyandmegardening9076]

We planted it in the spring from seed. I’m in zone 9. Because it mentioned in the Passover story and Jesus death, we figured there must be a benefit. I tried to make a tincture out of it but did it incorrectly and it molded lol I am excited to try again.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Anise hyssop, while related to the hyssop in the Bible, is not the same herb but the benefits are similar

[@melissanielsen8215]

@@RainCountryHomestead which hyssop is related in the bible?

[@joycewedel9084]

Used in Honey Mead

[@livnandlearning3452]

I use anise hyssop in homemade large batches of spaghetti sauce

[@tpaw6908]

Love this so many great uses. Checking if your ok heard Oregon might have had a 5.7 earthquake. Stay safe Hedi. God bless

[@RainCountryHomestead]

We are in Washington and did not feel anything

[@tpaw6908]

@@RainCountryHomestead yes I knew you were in Washington State . But if we heard about it out in SC I wondered why they arent telling people in your area. Be safe

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@tpaw6908 They might be, we rarely pay much attention to news, especially the more local areas and our town is too small and remote to have its own station

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

I do plan on growing it this year, I’ve had the seeds for a few years so hopefully they aren’t too old. I tried direct sowing a couple times and that didn’t work out.

[@galactictiger2741]

I guess we are in zone 3b? Ottawa area... anyways this grows super well here and reseeds itself easily in addition to establishing itself as a perennial. I use it in many things, including minced in hamburgers, and fresh in smoothies.

[@nelliesfarm8473]

I've never used this herb , how exciting! Thank you ! Have you heard that star anise makes a great wrinkle cream? I guess it tightens the skin ..I've been wanting to try it but not sure how ..maybe you know ? Egg white tightens the facial skin too!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

One could simply add it to the other herbs one likes to infuse for their skin cream as shown here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipnQgZeAi56rkKM

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

I just saw an older yt video on that. It used mostly cloves but star anise was in there too. She boiled it with water and reduced it and strained it off. What I found interesting was that she also used the leftover grounds to make a body scrub. 🙂

[@audrachristine5044]

I’ve been growing this for the last couple of years. I live in Ohio in zone five and it says it should be OK here but I’ve never had it come back the following year 😢. It might be because I had it in pots and planted it in the ground in the fall and maybe it hadn’t had a chance to really establish. But this year I planted it early and I have a whole bunch of them and I’m really really hoping they come back! I originally wanted them for smudge sticks that I make but I also really like it for tea. Unfortunately I mixed a whole bunch of the leaves and flowers with some mountain mint And other herbs and made a really delicious tea, but then I found out that Mountain mint can be toxic :( So I don’t feel like anyone should use the tea now.

[@ByDesign333]

great work! thank you. Can u recommend a good wild herb book with good photos?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It will really depend on your area, here is the one I have for ours: amzn.to/3pGkyiQ I know the same company (but different writers) makes others like one for Mountain States

[@rhondawelker6742]

Wild Remedies, how to forage healing food and craft your own medicines by Rosalee De la Foret and Emily Han. This is also very good book with a lot of pictures so you can see what the plants look like. 😃

[@easyflowing3114]

As a long time subscriber, I feel it safe for me to speak on all of us subscribe "We need a Book" due to the uncertainty time the internet may not be here or may become censored. I want to "YOUR" book into our safe. Maybe reach can out to a publisher and ask them to watch your playlist and turn it into a book... Just wanted to mention it we are ALL will be waiting. Thank you in advance 😊 Ps. I have Amy book but ....I would 😍 to own Hedi from Rain Cross Country here on my shelf.🤗

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While I appreciate this, I will stress this again as I have in many other videos and community posts. My time is precious and for me to take the time to write a book, I would have to give up other things that are important to me. Not only do I enjoy doing youtube, it is also my full time job. You get information for free while we get compensated for the many hours of work put into the channel via the ads. When I can spare some time between my studies on various topics, shooting and editing videos, watching the grandbaby three days a week, then just trying to keep up on my daily chores let alone my Etsy store (in which I have had to stop selling several products because I just do not have the time for them anymore like the skirts, aprons, soaps, and lip balms) then I do try find a few minutes to at least type up a recipe of some kind or a list of herbs and more to help with health conditions and post it to my Patreon account where ANY one can access the information for FREE. No donation necessary to see it. EDITED TO ADD: I also spend an hour or two a day just reading and responding to comments like these and to emails

[@karenwilson3968]

I made my own journal on tips and recipes that I want to save. Watch the videos, then go back and take notes. I use a binder with 'chapter' tabs and a recipe page for each chapter. Saves a lot of time.

[@joshuamoore24_7]

The herb Mullein is a good herb for soothing a soar throat and cough. Smoking it is like a vapor like form of cough syrup. They say using the flowers and buds is how to make the cough syrup from it.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I have a video on the benefits of Mullein that is going to publish on Tuesday. Right now I am using it in tea to help my injured knee to heal

[@clyderokke5409]

Hi, I have five mature anise hyssop plants with a new one which grew from seed in the garden. I have not used the plants for teas or anything medicinal; the primary reason aside from their beauty is to benefit the bees, both honey and bumble bee varieties which are endangered at this time. The plants really are bee magnets and will attract them into early October in Northern Illinois. I have not started any from seed other than by accident but have divided them. I plan and doing some cuttings to see how it will work since the nursery is expensive. Thanks for your video.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Most all the herbs I grow are also beneficial to bees. While they do love the Anise Hyssop, comfrey, calendula, echinacea and more, their very favorite is the borage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJO8dWN_itKZgZY

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Bee balm is another bee, hummingbird and butterfly magnet and grows easily from seeds. Get the seeds as oon as you can because the birds will compete for them 😉 hyssop and bee balm look great together too.

[@DinksDinersArtbox]

Have you thought about doing a video on Sassafras bark?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have thought about it, yes, but with so many other herbs I have on my long list yet to cover, I do not know I will ever get to it

[@bonnied3550]

Heidi, do you by chance have an video for Anise Hyssop for when you are taking cuts from. I have seen and read other information regarding pruning or cutting on. That should not be done after midsummer. When I looked up when midsummer was it shows JUN 20th. I’m in zone 7 a-b in Oregon, Willamette Valley area. Would it be okay to trim taking and leaving the 6”s or so inches, to continue growing the rest of the season, in hopes to get a bit more?? This is on a new plant I potted from a start I bought this season. Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences 😃👍🏼

[@jennywang8209]

Chinese use it as a herb medicine. It can be use to cook with fish and meat as fresh herb.

[@plantsoverpills1643]

Great herb profile….planted it last year in Atlantic Canada…zone 5…it has done very well. I’m actually looking for ways to use it. Tea will be my first go to. But the remedy for poison ivy sounds very useful. I read that’s it’s deer and slug resistant on a different site. Obviously, not in all areas🤔

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Once they get to a certain size, the slugs leave them alone, it is when the tender new growth first starts coming up that they devour it.

[@plantsoverpills1643]

@@RainCountryHomestead got you thanks…..

[@sheilsharker8446]

What is good for asthma

[@takemeback418]

Was your plant wildcrafted, or did you order the seeds?

[@watchandpray8918]

Ulcers aren't caused by stress. It's actually a bad bacteria. The condition must be treated by antibiotics to heal the ulcer. Great video.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This may be true for some circumstances, but not all. Stress CAN cause ulcers and antibiotics are NOT needed for all these things and can often exacerbate such a problem, especially if you are talking about prescription antibiotics rather than herbal. Same applies to headaches, some are caused by stress, some are caused by diet, some are cause by pinched nerves, some are caused by lack of sleep, and the list goes on.

[@t1naba1ley]

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[@AlienEgyptianGoddess]

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