The Kitchen Apothecary (Not just for cooking) 

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So I got: chamomile (careful if allergic to asters), tulsi, stinging nettles, echinacea (not for long term use), elder flower and elderberries (good for pollinators), 3 mints (catmint/catnip, peppermint and spearmint) could be too strong for some people, mullein (careful of breathing it in) (tea, or smoke) it's an expectorant, oat straw (avena sativa) (milky stage tincture or tea), skullcap (for sleep), valerian (knocks you out), lemon balm (easy to grow, good for anxiety, lift spirits, helps with psychosomatic symptoms), yarrow (stops bleeding), marshmallow root (helps with gut health)/broad plantain (good for gut health). Food uses for rosemary, thyme, garlic, oregano, hibiscus, rose, lavender. More colors in food, the better (eat the rainbow). This is not an exhaustive list. Please consult with your doctor if allergic or taking medications, and research each individual herb to see if it would work for you. Stop taking if you are experiencing adverse reactions.

Thanks for the shout out! You guys are awesome and we are so glad you love the mugs. They were really fun to create.

Thank you for the knowledge and content!!! In a family full of Drs they look at me crazy when I start talking about herbs. They just seem to forget where the medicine originated from!

You guys are always so much fun to watch. It's obvious that you love what you do, as much as you love one another. This has to be the most wholesome, educational channel on YT.

I started my Kitchen Apothecary because of y'all, thank you for giving me the courage to do it. I love it and feeling better being off my medicine and doing herbs

More vids like THIS!! I love learning the kind of herbal info y'all talked about today! I have also read these same things in my books, but somehow, talking about them in person, and also in the videos helps it sink in much better! Thanks for sharing! ❤️ And yes, I too, want to grow them all !!!

By the title I thought you were going to be talking about just kitchen herbs and their medicinal properties. Sage , marjoram, even parsley and especially oregano, plus many other 'kitchen' herbs are definitely worth putting in a longer video. Thank you and Blessings to you both.

I love how you two can finish each other's sentences and know just what the other wants to say. You have so much knowledge!

"you want them all" this is 100000% accurate. 💜💜💜

Tulsi and Marshmallow root are delicious as a steak rub, too!! I've been making our own rubs for steak, pork, and chicken.

Thank to y'all, I've started drinking herb tea I have asthma the worst, I bought some from the store just to see. Raspberry zinger I felt better before cup was gone slept like a baby so I am working on getting herbs to help with breathing and making tea

I have to say... What your mom said about the herbs saying, "What about me?!" almost brought me to tears. It reminded me to stop trying to not listen to them. 🙂 Thank you.

She's back!!!! Hi Bridgett! I hope i got that right lol If not Hi momma Honeystead!

So glad to see Mama back!

I have just found your channel a few weeks ago. I am absolutely loving all the things I am learning. I am very new to learning about herbs. I am a registered nurse and have learned mostly about western medicine. I now work for an integrative provider and I am so incredibly interested in learning all things natural! Thank you for doing these videos and sharing your wealth of knowledge. I can’t wait to start my home apothecary!

I love your mother one here (if I’m right that she’s your mom) she’s expressive and descriptive and beautifully words it all- comforting ❤

Can you do a show about ‘Throw It Out’ How to tell when herbs/teas/remedies are spent/too old/needing to be swapped out for fresh... color, age, ‘best by date’, etc. and ‘when in doubt, throw it out’? I made an herbal medicine first aid Kit and then never needed it until many of the remedies were out dated 😔😢. I reminded myself that that was a good thing 😅😂 It was hard to throw away all that work 😉 Thanks for sharing 💝

speaking of mullein. I processed my leaves just this week and got the chest and throat effect. I had air dried the leaves for like 2 weeks the did the last moisture in the dehydrator. I had to take my dehydrator outside to finish the job. I basically medicated the entire house. hehehe. AND I've had my Dad add the dried leaves to his tabaco and it seems to help there too.

I trust you are so appreciated in Virginia and other country settings with strong communities. You are so blessed! SW Baltimore has been very threatening to me, not even letting me have company. Stay safe in beautiful Virginia.

Tulsi is a favourite. Growing it in my basement for fresh. Smells just wonderful down there. I Live in Saskatchewan Canada so it will be a long time before it’s growing outside. Lol

Yay! Brigitte is back. We missed you!

When you said that the herbs call out to you and you want to have them all, I totally understand that!!!

I'm not good at making good tasting tea. But, I do use herbals in my meals. There was a time when I couldn't stand Rosemary's aroma. However, once I learned the benefits of it, it is a sweet smell to me, and I love it. Just like Tulsi. My husband couldn't stand it, but when the wind blew over it that aroma was so sweet...um, he makes sure I grow it with my herbs. He loves it.

I am so glad I found your channel and I'm so grateful that you guys are willing to share your knowledge. It's awesome to see mom back, I love ya'll 😁

I started in January. I already had several herbs on hand but I have 24 different tinctures brewing lol 🤦‍♀️ But they'll come in handy 😁

Hi mumma, love watching the channel when mumma and daughter are together teaching us about herbs , stay well and thank you

These are ALL Herbs I am growing this year! So happy to hear they made your list 😀

I so enjoyed this video, a great break down to get started, this really cleared my head to help me get started, since I am new at it. Thank you Ladies !!! ✝️💟

I've infused garlic and ginger into raw honey and it is super helpful for coughing and soothing the throat.

Chicken Math😂😂😂all I can say is, “yeppers”! I have a TEA CUBBY, all my herbs, ( grown and foraged) for our daily needs and uses. I really enjoy you and your Mom…if my Mother was still with us. She would definitely be one of your biggest fans. Collecting Raspberries Leaves, Rosemary and my Mints today. My new neighbor mowed all the Mullein and Thistle; so convenient. Have to find a new foraging spot…

Yay!! She's back!!!! So happy!!

I can attest to this. As a self proclaimed natural kitchen witch, my spice and herb cupboard is quite extensive, and will continue to grow as I expand my medicinal garden/ apothecary 🥰 thank you for giving me the courage to follow my instincts and to continue to learn and expand my inherent knowledge

I love to watch you together and I want to thank you for your enthousiasm for all these herbs. I am looking forward to many more videos like this one. You make me feel "at home"

Thank you both fpr the information. I've has a bad headache all morning. made me some tea and now it gone. amen

Love this ❤ now we need a deeper dive into each one!

THAT'S so good to know about mullein! I have 10 germinated now to hopefully process later. I don't want to be itchy! 😅 Thank you 😊

I wish I knew you two , these discussions are so up my alley, I feel many people I’ve met might use some herbs on occasion, but to me they are part of a bigger lifestyle and overall health regimen 💜 always enjoy your videos

I'm in so much trouble...this totally inspires me. I am excited to plant seeds and experimenting with these herbs. Thank you!

Thank you including Mullein and the smoking of it Mrs. Honeystead. Smoking Mullein helped me completely stop bronchitis in it's track within 5 days of begining it's use Mam

I can totally see a “beginner kit” on Etsy… ya know.. in all that free time you’ve got 😂 I also now have a herb garden growing in pots on my front porch! It started with garlic and honey this past winter with my boys and their constant sore throats and then the next thing I knew I was harvesting dandelions like a crazy person

Glad to see your mom's back with you

I love listening to both of you. I can't wait until you talk about the flower plants!❤

You both have beautiful skin! All that herbal goodness!

I have dried Elderberries. Could you pls elaborate on what/how I can use the dried berries to make tincture or syrup. Maybe I missed the video you already showed. Thanks for all that both of you add to anyone's home apothecary - much appreciated during these questionable times.

I started with plantain, and it was my gateway plant lol. Getting more into foraging now and stumbled on your channel. Such great info and awesome vids. Thank you for sharing with us!

Love your channel. You’ve inspired me to get my tea blends together

I'm at the beginning of this journey. Decided to start with culinary herbs i can grow and easily foragable perennials that grow naturally right here. Purchasing ones i can't that i want to use to make my own cleaners and hygiene type products.

I wish there were stores that existed that were like this! Having a local apothecary is my dream

Both of you are such an inspiration, please keep making videos. I'm learning so much from what your sharing, you guys are true blessings, and my biggest inspiration to create my own home apothecary.

My goodness! This was so heartwarming it brought tears to my eyes!!!! I loved watching this so much ❤ my mom is 81 years young and I help take care of her. My dad passed away over 3 yrs ago and it's been so hard on her , she's so lost without him :( getting her out and doing things has been so hard but I'm hoping so much I can get her out helping me in my garden this yr. Your mom, grandmother is absolutely precious! Treasure her as much as possible ladies! Much love to you ❤️

When everything starts blooming again can you show us how you get the herbs dried or however you do the process to collect so many in a jar

I'm one of the 10% that can't do Valerian. It relaxed me, I went to bed, then it was like I drank a quart of coffee, was up for 5 hrs...UGH! Not crazy, just couldn't sleep. I'm the warm dry person, Valerian from what I found out is for a cool wet/moist person.

New Subscriber here! I'm so thankful to have found you - very excited to learn more. Have grown culinary herbs and some tea herbs for years but expanding now to more medicinal herbs also. Lots of people like letting you know how much they know, but very few are willing to 'share' their knowledge in a way that equips others to learn and apply their wisdom. Thank you for sharing!

I’ve had a very scaled down apothecary but didn’t know it. Lol. Been dabbling in this for thirty years. Getting more into it now.

Wow, what wonderful information from wonderful woman!

THIS is the one I’ve been waiting for!!!💫💫 Thanks So Much!!!! Can’t wait for part 2!❤❤ QUESTION - on the herbs that do clearing of systems - is it expected to feel crappy at first? Makes sense that if it’s clearing the toxins are moving through the body and make you feel yuck…. But sometimes I worry is it the clearing process or I’m I reacting in a bad way to it🤷🏻‍♀ is there a general time to give something a chance…. Like a couple of days - a week - before giving up on it? I’d rather know I’m going to feel like crap for 2 days then be so much better - than not try it. But need a guideline on for how long - research hasn’t brought even general knowledge. Thanks!!💚

I really love watching y'all ❤. How I started building my home apothecary is going to the local apothecary that has bulk herbs and each payday I give myself $10-$15 to buy herbs an ounce at a time. Within two months I had a really good collection started and the refill as needed. An ounce of most herbs all but fill a pint size jar some like mullein almost filled a qt jar. So your starting out with an amount that is useful. This year I have purchased many seeds and will be growing many of my own herbs, which I'm really excited about. God bless keep up they amazing job y'all are doing.

How awesome to see her again ! 😊🏡. Nice video . My apothecary is for everywhere in the home , on the go, sharing & growing it all the time 🪴💕😊

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful and interesting. Xx. Aust melb.

Thanks for this video. I’ve grown a few herbs in my garden before but looking to add a few more this season.

Thanks for teaching me about all these plants

Welcome back momma! ❤

This is gonna be so much fun!

Glad to see Mom back!!

This is my 3rd year gardening. I'm doing a lot more herbs this season and I'm hoping it'll be a good start to my home apothecary! Hoping our season isn't as harsh as last season and I can get a good harvest!

I finally got some lavender growing from seed! I’ve been trying for the past 2 seasons and couldn’t do it but I don’t give up💜💜

Those cups are adorable!

You guys are awesome together.

You have such great videos. Thank you.

So happy to see your mother. ❤️❤️

Oh my goodness, this has been one of the most wholesome and interestingly informative videos. Thank you for creating this. And the bright smiles of you and your mom make this even more lovely. 😀

Thank you both so much! 💜

Love, love, love this!!!!

Thank you. I love everything you both teach. It’s all so incredibly helpful and so interesting. I’m growing so many things. Even the ones that are said to be bad for people like me that have a thyroid disease. I’ll grow them for my family ❤

We've made a tea out of mullein and marshmallow leaves and flowers and our granddaughters loved it.

This was perfect today thank you ladies

Tulsi is one I had either not heard of or forgot. Will have to look for seeds. 😉

You and the sider. We don't know that in that 30 homes living place in the Netherlands. I think it's a good thing. Thanks and see you next time.

New subscriber here! Thanks for all this valuable information that you’ve shared. I’m definite going to watch more of your videos. I’d really like to get started with herbalism 😊

Love hearing more and more about herbs!!! Thank you!!

I love yarrow but had never used it for bleeding. Well I was grabbing camping gear out of the closet and noticed blood everywhere - turns out a camping knife had fallen out of its sheath and I had cut the end of my finger off. So one handed I grabbed the yarrow capsules, opened one up and dumped the powder on a towel, shoved my bleeding profusely finger into the middle of the yarrow and wrapped it all up holding gentle pressure since it was cut her not powdered. After 10 minutes it wasn’t hurting so I carefully looked in the towel - no more bleeding. I gave it a few more minutes then rinsed it - all the yarrow came away and I could see the sliced off end but no blood and no pain- none at all. It healed quickly with no further pain or bleeding even when I hit it - that hurt a bit lol. So I keep yarrow always in my kitchen and home.

Great video. So informative and easy to listen to. Thanks!

Loved this!

Love this dialogue, very helpful ❤

It’s amazing to me how herbs truly do speak. Someone will tell me what is going on with them and the herbs almost just jump off the shelf at me when giving advice on what to start using. 💙

Such a blessing to stumble across your channel! Thank you for all of the wonderful information!! I am now a faithful follower!

Thank you ladies!!! I am so grateful for your channel ❤❤❤

I am so appreciative to find these two ladies. Their videos have inspired me to finally start digging into my herbal medicine, making more herbal remedies, and expanding on my knowledge of herbs. I'm so excited to be going to the next stage out of just teas and grow, harvest and process my own herbs via my own garden ❤ Im going to start a journal to keep a record of how herbs are helping me. Also,cooking with herbs have made me a better home cook and enjoy it more!❤

This is great info and can’t wait to use some of these and to learn more.

Love your channel!

So great! Thank you for sharing ladies ✌️💞🤟

Thanx for taking us along - looking forward to the next ones ... The Older Nana

Wonderful as always

So much info. Need to add so many more plants I need to find room for.

Thank you so much. I'm new to your channel, I love your information and will use and share. Bless you both

Thanks for sharing your experience & knowledge! I love knowing how to use herbs & why & what form! Blessings to you all🤗💕🇨🇦

Cat mint is also good for dogs it calms them down.

Thank you for your knowledge and information on herbal medicine very informative love learning about the power of herbal medicine

I have asthma and I smoke mullein when I'm having trouble. It feels so good in my lungs and clears everything out. Amazing plant!