The Birth Song Botanicals Blog

The Birth Song Botanicals Guide to Thyme

The Birth Song Botanicals Guide to Thyme

The medicinal qualities of thyme are no secret. For thousands of years, it has been a megastar of the herb world, cultivated by ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians alike. In many of these empires, it was thought to act as anĀ antidote for poison if ingested or bathed with. In this era,Ā thyme was also thought to provide protection, courage, and strength.Ā 

Ā By integrating thyme into our routines ā€“ as teas, tinctures, or culinary herbs ā€“ weā€™re connecting with centuries of healing traditions that support our health and well-being in modern thymes.

Keep reading and try a simple tea recipe and and herbal steam you can make at home.

Continue reading

St. John's Wort: For First Aid, Nerve Pain, and Mood Support

St. John's Wort: For First Aid, Nerve Pain, and Mood Support

St. John's Wort (*Hypericum perforatum*) is a remarkable herb that has been used for centuries in traditional botanical medicine. Renowned for its healing properties, this versatile plant is celebrated for its effectiveness in treating a range of conditions, from first aid and nerve pain, menopausal symptoms, to emotional and mood support.

In this post, we'll explore the medicinal uses of St. John's Wort, discuss important contraindications, and delve into its fascinating connections with sunshine.

Ā 

Continue reading

Why I Love Peppermint & Why You Should Too!

Why I Love Peppermint & Why You Should Too!
Have you ever felt nausea, had a stomach ache, had a hard time using the bathroom or had a headache? Of course you did. We all have. Iā€™m not sure if you know this or not, but some of the many benefits of peppermint include soothing the symptoms of IBS, morning sickness, indigestion, heartburn, gas, constipation, head aches, gum disease, bad breath, and it even improves oral health. Continue reading
  • Page 1 of 2