Thyme is a powerful medicinal plant ally. Make yourself some thyme syrup and be ready for winter! Don’t forget the delights of thyme in the kitchen too. This amazing plant, so often overlooked is truly an important participant in my winter herbal medicine chest. Herbal syrups are easy to make. Essentially, we make a strong... Read More The post Thyme Syrup ~ Make your own version at home! appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
Are you a fan of Juniper berries? Have you ever used them in the kitchen or as a medicine? I have been experimenting with Juniper medicine over the last couple of years and have grown to really value juniper in my home. The 'berries' are actually the female seed cone of the juniper tree which... Read More The post Juniper Medicine ~ the benefits of Juniper berries appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
Are you a fan of Juniper berries? Have you ever used them in the kitchen or as a medicine? I have been experimenting with Juniper medicine over the last couple of years and have grown to really value juniper in my home. The 'berries' are actually the female seed cone of the juniper tree which... Read More The post Juniper Medicine ~ the benefits of Juniper berries appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
Watershield (Brasenia schreberi) is common around Haliburton, Ontario in still or slow flowing waters up to 1 m deep. Like lilypads, the leaves float on surface. They may also be confused with some species of pond leaves. The underside of the leaves are coated in slime. Edible Uses of Watershield The young leaves when still ... Read more| Song of the Woods
The four spikes on a new nanocrystal developed in Spain spin up under light and move through liquid, blasting any bacteria unfortunate to be in their path. The development could spell trouble for bacteria that resists traditional drug treatments.| New Atlas
When a patient receives a titanium artificial hip, there's always the risk of an infection developing at the interface between the metal and the bone. A new implant-coating process, however, is intended to greatly reduce that risk.| New Atlas
It's never a good thing when harmful bacteria are present on surfaces in hospitals, as they can cause life-threatening infections in already immunocompromised patients. A new paint could help keep that from happening, by quickly killing any microbes that land on it.| New Atlas
Honey is a great source of antioxidants, which help in fighting free radicals. It also has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties & is known to be good for coughs & colds.| Organic Facts