I still remember the first time I reached for white willow bark. My head was pounding, I was trying to stay away from over-the-counter pain relievers, and I felt stuck. I had read that white willow is ...

A few winters ago, I found myself constantly battling a nagging cough that wouldn’t go away. I had tried all the usual herbal teas and balms, but nothing quite hit the spot. Having asthma, I struggle ...

Partner blog First Ways shows how to make plant extract tinctures for those who don't want to use alcohol (especially on their kids). Partner blog First Ways shows how to make plant extract tinctures ...

Unfortunately summer vacation does not always mean a vacation from the sniffles and sore throats. Seasonal illnesses are a real thing, but at Travaasa Austin they are all about creating natural ways ...

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Vermouth is a sometimes-misunderstood and often-underused wine-based product from Southern Europe. Vermouths are complex and inviting, great on their own or when used to make a wide variety of ...

If you follow First Ways, you know that I usually make medicinal extracts of wild plants using grain alcohol or brandy, but glycerin is a good alternative solvent that agrees well with kids, animals ...

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Learn the correct herbal tincture ratio and how to make a tincture with peppermint that will help to treat stomach aches, motion sickness, and morning sickness. If you’re looking for a simple plant ...