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How To Dilute High-Proof Alcohol To Use In Herbal Tinctures
Have you ever prepared to make an herbal tincture and found you were out of your favorite variety of 80-proof or 100-proof tincture-making alcohol? Did you drive to the nearest liquor store to purchase your tincture-making alcohol of choice so you could make your tincture as planned? If so, let me save you a trip…

How To Nip Holiday Stress In The Bud
The holiday season is a double-edged sword—festive and heartwarming on the one hand, a mad dash of colossal proportions on the o...

Tips For Staying Healthy This Cold And Flu Season
As cold weather arrives, cold and flu virus infections begin to increase in number. Have you thought about what you will do to sup...

The Interesting Story Behind Victory Gardens
Community gardening and composting have become common in the last 10 to 15 years, but their history goes back to World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945) when gardens became a necessity both in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Food was an issue in World War I, and victory gardens…

What Exactly Are “Parts” in Herbal Recipes?
In the sleepy morning hours, I often find myself brewing a warm pot of tea to accompany me through the day. Spoonfuls of beautiful dried herbs, fragrant and colorful, say their hellos to me as I measure them into the pot. Easily measured out with my trusty spoon, it only takes a moment or two…

5 Herbal Books For Parents Who Want To Support Their Child’s Health Naturally
As parents, we all want what is best for our children. For those of us who turn to herbs for life’s little ups and downs as well...

How To Support A Broken Heart With Herbs
Heartbreak spares no one. Sooner or later, we all get to know that particular emotion which, for us, might show up as sadness and ...

5 Storage Containers Every Herbalist Should Have On Hand (And Where To Buy Them)
One of the joys of being an herbalist is making herbal preparations. Whether you are using herbs from your own garden and foraging expeditions or purchasing thoughtfully sourced herbs, the alchemy that transforms these herbs into an herbal infusion, tincture, elixir, or salve is enchanting and tremendously satisfying. Making herbal preparations is not only chemistry…

A Simple Solution for Finding Your Way Through Winter
Winter is often a time of year that people dread. It’s filled with long nights, cold weather, and the pressure to feel connected to others during the holidays. This combination can put many of us through the emotional ringer, especially if we feel that we lack enough meaningful relationships in our lives. But while wintertime…

How To Address Crown Chakra Imbalances For Health Support
We’ve now reached the top of the head where the 7th or crown chakra is located, and today I want to talk about how to address cr...