10/29/2025
Up next in the apothecary .. Herbal pain reliever! Here she will stew for about 8 weeks before she’s ready to consume . Feverfew , yarrow , white willow bark, and elderflower . All powerhouses for pain management support !
Elderflower: Elderflower is used for swollen sinuses (sinusitis), colds, influenza (flu), swine flu, bronchitis, diabetes, and constipation. It is also used to increase urine production (as a diuretic), to increase sweating (as a diaphoretic), and to stop bleeding.
Willow bark: contains a chemical called salicin, which is similar to aspirin. It has pain and fever reducing effects in the body. People commonly use willow bark for back pain, osteoarthritis, fever, flu, muscle pain, and many other conditions
Feverfew: is promoted for fevers, headaches, and arthritis; topically (applied to the skin), it's promoted for toothache and as an antiseptic and insecticide. Feverfew has been called “medieval aspirin” or “aspirin of the 18th century.”
Yarrow: has many uses, but for this it’s great for fevers and colds: Yarrow tea can be used to soothe colds, fevers, and headaches. It’s also great for Inflammation: Yarrow can be used to treat inflammation in the intestinal and female reproductive tracts, and may help with menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, and PMS.
