Herbal Remedies
Welcome to the Herbal Remedies section of Montana Homestead Harvest! Here you'll find step-by-step guides for making your own natural salves, oils, and healing preparations using wild-foraged and garden-grown plants. From arnica salve for sore muscles and bruises, to comfrey for skin repair, plantain for bug bites and cuts, and black drawing salve for splinters and stings — these are the kinds of time-honored remedies that belong in every homestead medicine cabinet.
Each recipe is made with simple, wholesome ingredients you can trust, and many start right in your own backyard or the Montana wilderness. Whether you're new to herbalism or a seasoned forager, you'll find practical, well-researched guides here to help you build your own natural first aid kit from scratch.
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DIY Arnica Salve for Bruises & Muscle Pain
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Black Drawing Salve (Activated Charcoal & Bentonite Clay)
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How to Make Dandelion Salve
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Pine Resin Salve
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How to Make Plantain Salve for Bug Bites, Cuts, and Skin Irritations
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How to Make Comfrey Salve
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How to Make St. John's Wort Oil & Salve
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How to Make Balm of Gilead
