I used catnip and feverfew with cinnamon and honey but they were STRONG LOL. That feverfew is VERY bitter. Valerian is fantastic. I use them in capsules now because the feverfew really is overwhelming. I also use the red clover and it’s excellent, especially for my “personal summers.” It’s very tasty too. This was a fantastic video. You are always the bestest! TFS Love, hugs and blessings ~ The Kid ♥️

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa!!

@robinsnest68

11 ай бұрын

I agree! I love her!❤

She Is Of The Woods is a good channel to learn about herbs that are safe and how to make tinctures and such.

@terrytarrance1503

2 жыл бұрын

She uses some pretty harsh language so I cannot watch her

@HeyHeyAlabama

2 жыл бұрын

@@terrytarrance1503 Yes, she does at times. But just like shopping at walmart and amazon she had the info I needed so I waded through it. I can't afford to pay for the info.

@12healthnut

Жыл бұрын

She is a witch and uses terrible language. As a Christian I would not watch her. There are plenty of others to learn from.

@robinsnest68

11 ай бұрын

I love She Is Of The Woods. She uses language that is of the streets. Where alot of us have been. I can't listen to people with God this and Jesus that. Its all in what you have experienced and believe.

@HeyHeyAlabama

11 ай бұрын

@@robinsnest68 I only listened to her because she sometimes has information I need. When I find someone who has a Christian world view, I watch their channel, too. After all, God is the one who gave us what we have around us to use for our benefit and they acknowledge that. I also learn from people who don't have a view one way or the other if they have some information I need that someone else didn't mention. If the language is really bad I just have to cut them off and find what I need elsewhere. She does mention things that work well together that others might not.

There is Nothing better than having actual Books 📚. Thank you for your time and caring ☺️

I really like all your videos. You have a wide scope of knowledge.

Hi Heidi, I love herbal teas and so enjoy your recommendations for homemade...and it’s always fun to see that sweet tea pot that you have. So happy you are enjoying that Pacific Northwest herb book! That one had your name on it!! 😉 Yes, That Rodale book is great. It’s great for supporting the other books you mentioned. I love mint too!! I bet your mint blend is heavenly!! Thanks for all you do and share! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

It is a kind of special fun to see those tea leaves and flowers up and down.

I like echinacea lemon balm tea for night time to help me rest when i have a cold

Crazy less than 10,000 saw this video, I sure learned a lot. Il be picking up a hardcopy book too what a great idea! Thank you for the helpful information.

My favorite blend is Chocolate mint and Stevia Leaves Tea! I grew Stevia for the first time and I loved it. I am enjoying it a lot in the evening when it is so cold and I don't want caffeine. In the summer I will grab a handful of my favorite herbs and a few Stevia leaves. I crush with my hands. Put in a quart mason jar and put in the sun. Strain, refrigerate and drink cold! Yum!! Great information and books. Rhonda

How nice Heidi, for sharing what you use to have Herbal teas. Awe look at that cute face (Cody) he is just do adorable. Thank you Heidi to including him; as I just love seeing him. Heidi I have been using calendula oil on my husbands eczema mixed with coconut raw oil and it seams like it is cleaning up the rash. Thank you Heidi; for another great video on herbal tea's and health benefits Heidi, I always learn something from you. I don't do many blends; but just might have to give them a try.

Thank you, Heidi!

I have several organic teas. I did drink hot tea a lot, not sure why I'm not into it here lately except every once in a while. I never thought to make my own tea blends, so thanks for all the information on that incase I decide to give it a whirl. I do have a few good books on herbs, tinctures etc. God bless and thanks so much for this.

Loved the video! I find myself lacking in knowledge in this area. I need to study how you dry your herbs, where to buy what you don't grow etc. I will watch more of your playlists in this area. Thank you!

I got the medicinal herbs book and the herbal companion book. Since I'm just starting and don't have any plants yet I ordered dried catnip and dried spearmint...I couldn't find mojito mint. Looking forward to a tea with these two and a spoonful of glory bee blackberry honey. Sounds yummy!

Rosemary Gladstar has a headache tea blend that is equal parts lemon balm, lavender and feverfew. It does not taste good, but I have some on hand for bad headaches. It definitely works for me.

Another great and informative video, Heidi!

Thank you so much really good video 😊

Thank you

Love it!

Ty

You have beautiful skin..thanks for the advice ASE'

Thanks Queen

one item to consider is looking in your state's dept of agriculture and dept of conservation for their takes on species. do consider you may have to ask if a certain one is safe and if it is can you gather

Heidi. 🙏🙏🙏🙏. GOD bless you and your family.

I love thyme tea!!!

💜💜💜 Thanks for sharing! 🥰

I love your herbal tea info, I always learn from you, tfs,blessings

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dear Lady!

I love when you flash a picture of the plant as you talk about it so we can identify it in the wild.

I always learn so much watching how you combine herbs/plants in your tea blends. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

You read my mind Heidi❤I was just planning my herb garden. I love tea ☕❤ I have ordered fancy tea blends but they are so expensive. You are right to tell people to do their research and be careful. I found with dandelion used for liver cleanses gives me heartburn. Also unfortunately mint gives me heartburn😢 apparently mint can soften the esophagus reflux and cause heartburn for some. Truly the benefits of herbs outweigh the obstacles. Thank you for your herbal wisdom. Blessings❤Christine

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

And thank you for sharing your own experiences as I believe this can be helpful to others

Yep. Like my Rodale's herbs encyclopedia

Has I listened I see you grow your grown!! Can't wait to get to that point!! Do you sell any of your herbs..looking to buy fresh herbs

😁 just did clover as night sweats are back temporary.

So happy l found this. I love teas a lot and have been buying the ready made ones but now i want to make mine using herbs. Please can you suggest a good blend for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, Thank you

This is exactly my style as well. I get what I think I would like and what sounds good to me. I use a lot of information that I have gathered from various people who do the same thing as well as take notice of what is growing at the same time. God puts things here for various purposes. Example: the ragweed grows with the golden rod, it’s the ragweed that people are allergic to and it is the golden rod with which you can draw and make tea or make fresh tea to aid in the allergy symptoms. I like to harvest these sweet little wild violets along with the dandelion in order to blend the two for a tea. God‘s creation is so plentiful and gives us a blank slate with which to expand upon. 🙏🕊🙏

I like chaga tea mixed with wild chickory root. The chickory root adds a creamy texture and improves chagas taste. Many health benefits too. Plus chagas appetite suppressence with energy boost makes it the ultimate sports drink. I make a cold blend to consume on foraging hikes.

@MamaUrsa13

3 ай бұрын

That is a wonderful tea

Since quitting coffee as a daily habit, I've been experimenting with teas a lot. I get the herbs in bulk from Frontier or Starwest. Right now I have one of those cups with a strainer insert and can change it up with each cup. Here are some of my favorite combos: For stress: I add mostly chamomile, then a little passion flower (tastes like bland leaves so I can't do it alone, haha), and the tiniest pinch of lavendar. I can feel my stress release just smelling it. For taking care of my liver: I do mostly Holy basil (not good for the pregnant) and milk thistle seed. I'll also do a decoction of dandelion root, and make a haymaker tea/electrolyte drink from the dandelion tea. I also Looove hibiscus and ginger together. Yum!

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I love Holy Basil and keep forgetting I have it so I need to start making tea with it again!

@beverlymiller182

4 жыл бұрын

What is Hibiscus tea good for?

My tea routine is to heat up water, pour it over the strainer with the tea blend in it. Then I move it to the stove which has a burner just to keep things hot/warm. My tea is ready any time of the day. Before I had a fancier stove, I use to use a candle warmer - works just a well. 🍵 🫖

I mostly drink mint with what I feel like; sage, oregano, catnip are my standard. Some evenings I put hawthorn in my mint, sometimes just a blend of different mint. Though I have a lot of other herbs, just not feeling them most times. Then I have a day when cloves, allspice and some other "exotic" ingredient is the right thing😊 Should make some oat straw infusion again......

Thyme is good for congestion. Breathing it in really helps

@MamaUrsa13

3 ай бұрын

Yes it sure is i have a mix i make when im heavily congested thats thyme onion and mullein it tastes good like soup broth

I love lavender tea I found out with camomile to be careful as my heart started racing and litterly thought I had poisoned myself but got myself under control by drinking almost a gallon of milk 🥴 I guess my body is weird cause that is supose to be calming

Going to have to rewatch...with a pen and paper in hand. SO much info. You mentioned Fuel? Homestead. How is that spelled?

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Fewell Homestead. I do have her book linked in the description box too.

Blessings ❤️ from Sindh Pakistan

Hi Heidi! I made it through the surgery fine. There were small complications afterwards. But finally left for home after 6 pm last night. I have to go back in a couple days to get Foley removed. & do a urine challenge. If I DON'T pass then we will see what's next.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you are back now. Hope everything else goes well.

10:39 reproductive care: red clover or pineapple weed or raspberry leaf 11:55 pain: catnip, Valencia leaf, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, echinacea root or leaf (boost immunity with elderberry) 14:49 calm and sleep:

Great video as usual! I have admired your jar rack for awhile now. If you think of it, could you get a good shot of it sometime? I am looking for inspiration to make something similar, tired of looking at the clutter of mason jars fermenting on my counter tops. Thank you

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I have shown a few close ups here and there but it has been awhile. I am thinking it is due for a good cleaning anyway so hopefully I will remember to get a good shot of it or two when I get that done. Patrick built that for me by request and I love it, gives me more space to store more jars while also keeping it looking a bit nicer :)

@bootsieardito1816

4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you and I will keep my eyes open as I watch some of your older videos. I love it...beautiful and practical :)

I’m on medication I’m trying to clean my system out liver cleanse seizure medication and I looked up bacteria get in the body and dehydrated so I’m trying to get rid of the bacteria from my body so I’m trying for the first time turmeric dandelion milkthisel for the first time together I drank them before but not together

Good morning 🌞 I was wondering if I,could used a bath water pot to can butter? I love ❤️ butter and I am very new to the caning proses . Thank you ahead of time.👍😺🐶❤️😊

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I have never canned it myself nor plan to but there are many channels out there that do. Some do not water bath or pressure can and some do: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKGm2cGIYMLOh5c.html

I love that you make sure to emphasize that people make sure what's safe for them. 🌸 I don't know how many times I've been someplace and had conversations with others about herbs and homeopathic healing only to be concerned and horrified by their lack of real knowledge. 1 woman was actually taking a concoction containing digitalis IE foxglove yet was also taking meds from her doctor. I told her to talk to her doctor about all herbal things she's ingesting. I've had similar conversations with too many people. Heads up about fire cider(FC) and prescription drugs. I spoke to my doctor about mixing my meds with fire cider, he told me it's not a good idea to take any meds prescription or otherwise within 2 hours of drinking FC . He told me most meds are designed to dissolve in the small intestine that the acidity and heat of FC would more than likely cause meds to dissolve in the stomach rendering them less effective and possibly cause injury to the stomach and esophagus lining. ALWAYS. BEFORE using any home remedies, no matter how innocuous they seem talk to your doctor about it. Don't rely on hearsay on KZread or reading online articles alone your doctor is trained to know. Speaking to your pharmacist is good idea too. They know meds better than even doctors and have huge databases available to them. It's their job to help don't be shy about using their knowledge.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I would clarify that some doctors, not all, might be trained to know when it comes to herbs but even then, only about the negative reaction of herbs with medicines as their main focus and education is in pharmaceuticals. So yes, if people are on medications, they should talk to their doctor but I still suggest doing their own research as well. Doctors are more about promoting their own drugs while down playing natural medicines. I think of our own doctors that told us we would have to be on thyroid meds for life because that is what they believed, yet it was absolutely not true. That is pretty shocking about that lady and the digitalis,. Fox glove grows wild all over around here and locals know it is best to just not even touch it with bare hands or to at least wash well after doing so.

@MNTNSTARZ80.

4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead oh, I agree with what you said about doctors. . I know first hand how they miss things, over medicate etc. Some are so busy they just shut down their feelings, especially those working in hospitals. ☺ I broke my neck and back was a quadriplegic for couple years. I was told I'd be bed ridden for the rest of my life. Then they started trying to throw drugs at me. I'm glad to say I'm fully ambulatory, functional etc today DESPITE their dire predictions. I was also lucky enough to have a pain doctor who understood natural healing and pointed me towards information and people who practice it. Unfortunately, I can't get off of 2 meds for my nerve damage but I know to never just put anything into my body without researching first. HECK, even some herbs shouldn't be mixed together

@iheartherbs

10 ай бұрын

Your doctor does not have your best interests for natural health. Doctors are glorified drug dealers and know very little about using herbs to improve health because herbs don't write him checks like big pharma does. If you're not suppose to mix certain foods or herbs with a particular medication, usually means if you took just the natural remedy that is your cure but both together is too much. Believe it or not foxglove is used to benefit heart health although they say the opposite about it. The medical industrial complex has been infiltrated by big pharma. Lastly, pharmaceuticals are NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF DEATH.

nice 😊

:45 that's how I cook, too! 😉 I mostly dry herbs to infuse oils for soap-making (or cooking,of course). I was looking in the cabinet I keep my dried herbs in, and just thinking: I should make some teas... and there you were! Thank you, Heidi.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

O good! Yesterday afternoon someone commented on an older video asking me what herbal tea is best and this video I shot weeks ago just happened to be scheduled for today so I let her know that :D

I enjoy watching your videos. I am new to herbs and would like to know if you put tea blends together for sale?

@RainCountryHomestead

9 ай бұрын

No, sorry, I do not sell any of my herbs in any form because is simply would not be able to keep up on the demand

Im new to your channel love it thus far! Do you grow your own herbs or do you buy them fresh from a particular place

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I grow most of my own herbs but by those that do I either do not grow yet or cannot grow because of our climate: kzread.info/dash/bejne/faWht7t_eZPJlMY.html

Hey lady. Have you used any wisteria flowers? I tried Eastern Red Bud flowers in a tea for the first time. Tastes like a tea😊. My daughter loves the flavor.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I have never tried them but it sounds interesting :)

How do you get the bugs out of the harvested chamomille flowers?

Are the herbs and peels simply dehydrated then stored in jars? Thank you, very informative video.

@RainCountryHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I have many videos on dehydrating herbs of all kinds and peels as well

I just got Rosemary Gladstars herbal remedies for children's health from thrift books online it was $3.00! I love used books 😍

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Good deal!

So. Marshmallow root Cold infusions are basically keto. Good to know.

Turmeric ginger & catnip Valerian & cinnamon for pain. Hmmm. I have the first2 & the last. Echinachia. Add feverfew but it's bitter. Isn't that also known as bone knit?

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Bone knit is Comfrey. Though some will make a tea out of it for just over all health, I grow and use it for external would treatment

@edieboudreau9637

4 жыл бұрын

Rain Country comfrey & feverfew together that's right. I forgot. Great Gramma used to say the two were generally used together and were always awful. That's how you knew you were really bad off. Lol

Get an herbal encyclopedia and reference that for which herb is best for which ailment and then if you're considering adding other herbs or flavors make sure they don't contradict one another. For instance, if you're looking to make a tea that helps you get rest and relaxation, you don't want to add something that will cause restlessness or give you energy. Always be mindful and make sure your information is correct.

Hi I am a new subscriber... I am currently making ginger tea from ground ginger roots and clover tea. I ground down the dried clover flower I bought from the market. How much tea is enough to make a decent tea bag? I will be researching for more information. I like your shared energy & confidence. Thank you for sharing.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

That is really up to the individual, the types of herbs or spices being used and the amount you are trying to make at a time. I do not really measure, I just add straight to my pot according to the herb or spice. Some I use more of, some less and it will vary each time

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Im new here i love this how do i get involved in your training

@RainCountryHomestead

10 ай бұрын

By subscribing and watching my videos. :)

How can you be menopause age?? I’m 46 and I thought you were younger than me! ❤️❤️❤️

Great video. I have a herbal book Earth Medicine-Earth Foods. It is plant remedies,drugs and natural foods of the North American Indians. It is my favorite book.

My name is Roy Hutchersun is it possible to get a list of your herbs, I use mango, soursop, burdock and several others, I really want lear.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

If you mean a list of herbs I grow and/or recommend, here is the most recent video I have on that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4uklc9-XberfrA.html

I heidi Do you use english, french or spanish lavender in your blends

@RainCountryHomestead

11 ай бұрын

I have several varieties and I use them all

What is the name of the real tea that you can grow? You said it’s what all tea is from (black tea, oolong, green , white). I’d like to try to grow it. Thank you

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Camelia Sinensis. However, you can also use Camelia Japonica, which is what I realized a couple years ago I have as an ornamental and have tried making both black and white tea out of it just to experiment. True teas are not my favorite but they still turned out good

I have strawberry and white clover all over my yard will these work the same as red clover?

@RainCountryHomestead

27 күн бұрын

They will have similar benefits, yes

Heidi, passion is a vine right??? You are able to grow the vine even thou it is tropical??? thanks in advance for the information....blessings..MINDY

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

No, that one I do not grow, I tried one year in my greenhouse but it did not survive the winter

@chomama1628

4 жыл бұрын

We have wild passionflower vines here in the south. They like hot humid environments and the south is perfect.

Can you add the elderberries to a tea bag and just infuse it without adverse effects

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes

What specific greens are in your green mix?

@RainCountryHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

While I did link to a video on that in the description box, here is a more recent one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWajx8ewmqyxo7Q.html

Have you ever made Sun/Solar tea?

@RainCountryHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Many times, yes

I have a few questions please

@RainCountryHomestead

16 күн бұрын

That is fine but I cannot answer them unless you ask. Also, I do not always get notifications on replies so you are best to email me at raincountryhomestead@gmail.com

Heidi if I want to make a tea on the fly what can I make the tea in? Is there a special tea pot?

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

There may be but I always just use my silver pot so not familiar with anything else

what do you think of the California Poppy for pain? I know you live near CA, just wonderfing if you had an opinion on that flower.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Never tried it or looked into it so I cannot say. We are on the West Coast but in the Northern tip of Washington where it is cool and wet most of the year so our climate is not only very different that all parts of California, it is very different that most of our own state. I do plan on trying to grow poppies this year but not sure how they will do.

@RevSue1

4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead My tincture isn't finished so I can't say either. I'm just now finishing up the timing on my first tinctures. Thank you for helping all of us who are doing 'some of this' for the firs time. I have to add, I have a torn rotator cuff that gives me trouble ever so often, and that is what I'm trying to deal with right now. Big Pharma? I can't leave it until I have something to go to. I'm trying to do 'more' in the way of naturals, but, it's a journey that I'm taking my husband on, and so far, he's impressed. He was a bit skeptical, as I believe everyone is, but, he's willing to try. :)

Hidie where is where is Raincountry

@RainCountryHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

On the wet side of Washington state (yes, it also have a very dry side that is much bigger than the wet side) and where we are at, we get three times more rain than Seattle

so people have called certain species of plants "tea", that alone does not mean they are teas and nothing else. tea is an infusion whether herbal or seed. yes seed, the vaunted "coffee" is tea. to what processes you go through to make tea is a matter of choice. why are you drinking the tea; habit.... addiction, both are subjects in and of themselves. I have found that different processes bring out different qualities in the teas

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea

Heide do I need to watch how hot my tea gets I've heard heat can destroy the health benefits of

@RainCountryHomestead

5 ай бұрын

It depends on the type of tea. Roots, barks and other woody items are best simmered for a long time where herbs like mints and more should just be heated through and kept warm

I don’t remember ever hearing you mention moringa. Is this something you ever use? I have four large trees and understand that this has a lot of health benefits. I am trying to learn how to use it.

@RainCountryHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Cathie Galbraith I have not talked about it a lot but have shown making my own supplements with it

@cathiegalbraith475

4 жыл бұрын

Rain Country Thanks! How do you think it would do in your mixed greens. With four trees I have so many leaves so I am looking for lots of uses.

@laneeacannon1450

2 жыл бұрын

The best way is to juice it. Do you juice veggies? If so, juice it along with them. You can also dry it and grind it up to use in smoothies and sprinkle on your food while cooking.

@laneeacannon1450

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had moringa trees, but I live in a colder climate, so I bought it in powder form. Hey, you could make some money doing that! Also it's great for fertalizer tea for the garden and trees and in compost.

What's the best tea to give to a lazy git? Lol 😆