The Benefits of Mullein Leaf
Mullein Leaf also known as Verbascum thapsus, is a herb which has been used medicinally for thousands of years. My fascination of this herb initially came about when I was one day suffering from a very sore throat. I had originally purchased this herb so that I could use it as a base for some herbal blends I was working on. One night while up late doing research my throat started hurting. Knowing my body pretty well, I knew…
The Benefits of Elderberry
The seasons are changing, school is in full swing, people are hustling and bustling going back and forth to work. All this hectic running around can weaken the immune system. Even the healthiest person can fall victim to a cold or flu if the right steps aren’t taken to build up the immune system. We’re not “technically” in the flu season yet but I know a few people who have already had the flu. According to the CDC,…
About Me
Welcome to Native Batch! My name is Desiree and I have a passion for creating wholesome, nutritious recipes. Also researching and sharing all things beneficial for keeping the body in healthy balance. How it all began… You know the old saying, “Everything happens for a reason”? Well I can honestly say it’s true. The foundation of Native Batch started in 2015 after I became very ill with shingles. I never experienced pain before like how I did when I had…
Cilantro…Love it or Hate it.
Cilantro is one of those herbs people either love or hate, there’s no in between. Before a few years ago my relationship with cilantro was definitely leaning more towards hate. My first vivid experience with cilantro was in my late thirties (yes, I’m a culinary late bloomer 😊). I remember going to this particular Mexican restaurant known for their burritos. Being one who likes to research EVERYTHING, I had picked up the restaurant’s paper menu days prior to study carefully…
Why Women Should Consume Raspberry Leaf.
Fruit bearing plants and trees are typically known for the fruit they bear more than for their leaves. However the leaves are just as nutritious if not more so than the fruit and there are numerous nutrients and medicinal properties found in the leaves. In blog posts to come I’ll cover an array of fruit bearing plants and the benefits of their leaves. This blog post will be about the raspberry plant more specifically the raspberry leaf. Let’s talk a…