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Calming Tea Recipe & Natural Stress Management (With Video!)
Sometimes it seems as if stress is all around us. From big traumatic events to small irritations, stress is an inevitable part of life. Because stress can have a detrimental impact on our health and quality of life, it’s imperative that we develop habits—from simple lifestyle practices to go-to formulas, like our Calming Tea Recipe,…
5 Aromatherapy Mood Sprays for Summer
Summer is right around the corner here in the Northern Hemisphere, and if you can’t wait for it to get here, an aromatherapy moo...
Stress-Be-Gone Balm Recipe (and Video!)
In trying times, it’s inevitable to feel anxious and stressed. When we are burdened with these emotions, everyday tasks often be...
3 Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Recipes
The most important prevention measures we can take right now are staying home and practicing social distancing if leaving the house for essential work or trips to the grocery store or pharmacy—that is, staying at least 6 feet away from other people (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2020a). Washing hands thoroughly with soap and warm…
Dark and Stormy Mushroom Bitters Recipe
There are plenty of ways that mushrooms can be used to support digestive health and vitality. One such way is through their bitter properties. Yes! Some mushrooms have a bitter flavor, and these mushrooms can be used to create mushroom bitters just as you would use bitter tasting plants to create herbal bitters. In this…
Herbs to Boost Creative Power
If you are looking to boost creative power and cultivate more clarity in 2020, the classical Ayurvedic formula, Saraswati churna, ...
3 DIY Honey Face Wash Recipes For Your Constitution
I once heard that you should never put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t eat. Truly, caring for your skin is as important ...
An Irresistible Herbal Aphrodisiac Recipe for Valentine’s Day: Cleopatra’s Love Bites
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you may be scrolling page after page on Pinterest for date night dinner menus, gift ideas for that special someone, and new ways to spice things up for your romantic night out (or in!). While we may not have ALL the answers to your browsing history questions, we do have…
Herbal Support for Wildfire Crisis
Our hearts are saddened by the great pain and loss caused by the wildfires that have caused fatalities, wide-spread destruction of property and habitat, and the displacement and injury of multitudes of people and animals. Here at Herbal Academy, we are here to help with some guidance in using herbal allies to support physical and…
How To Make Your Own Herbal Suppositories
When things start to feel out-of-balance “down there,” it’s easy to feel embarrassed or concerned. With symptoms such as vag...
