Three Herbal Preparations Every Mom Needs to Know

Three Herbal Preparations Every Mom Needs to Know

Author: Wendi Bergin September 16, 2025 Duration: 19:42

When your child gets sick, it’s easy to feel helpless. But sometimes the best remedies are the simple, old-fashioned ones already in your kitchen. 🌿

In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin shares the three herbal preparations every mom needs to know:

🧅 Onion Poultice – a soothing chest remedy that helps ease congestion and promote rest.

🧄 Garlic Honey – nature’s antibiotic paired with honey’s throat-soothing sweetness.

🍵 Herbal Teas – calming, immune-supporting blends like chamomile, peppermint, sage, and thyme.

Along the way, Wendi tells the story of how she supported her daughter through a tough illness with these time-tested remedies (plus a few extras like elderberry syrup, mullein, and manuka honey). You’ll hear the practical tips, the “mom hacks” (hello, freeze-dried onions at 4am!), and the encouragement you need to feel more confident caring for your family naturally.

Resources & Links:

The Power of Elderberries -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-prepared/id1510423135?i=1000693455933

Elderberry Syrup Kit - https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/elderberry

Joyfully Prepared Library -https://www.joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

Meal Planning Worksheet - https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning

Joyfully Prepared Realtor - https://joyfullyprepared.com/realestate/

Website - https://joyfullyprepared.com

Instagram - https://instagram.com/joyfulprepper

Facebook - https://www.joyfulprepgroup.com

Safe Water Drop - https://www.safewaterdrop.com


Wendi Bergin hosts Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared, a space where the romanticized idea of off-grid living meets the reality of a busy schedule. This podcast is built on the understanding that building a self-reliant life happens in small, consistent steps rather than dramatic leaps. You'll hear conversations that dig into the tangible skills of gardening, food preservation, and kitchen efficiency, all framed around integrating them into the life you already have. Wendi’s approach is notably calm and practical, stripping away the overwhelm often found online. Episodes serve as a guide to building a pantry, understanding food storage, and cultivating a resilient mindset without requiring a hundred acres. The focus is always on the achievable, emphasizing that homesteading is less about a location and more about a set of purposeful, daily choices. Tune in for a common-sense companion on the path to preparedness and greater self-reliance, wherever you happen to be planting your roots.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 211

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