Botanical Families: How Herbs Are Related
Posted on21 Aug 2015
The number of distinct botanical species recorded in the world is impressive. 500 species of conifers, 12,000 species of ferns, 14,000 species... Read More
Local Herbs for the Home Apothecary
Posted on12 Aug 2015
With so much interest in the local foods movement and how it benefits the environment, our local economies, and food security in... Read More
Creating Your Organized Apothecary
Posted on07 Aug 2015
Building a home apothecary is an exciting part of learning herbalism. There is a sense of satisfaction that comes from having everything... Read More
Art of the Alcohol-Free Apothecary
Posted on31 Jul 2015
Extracting herbs in alcohol is a quick and simple way to preserve their benefits for later use, so it’s no wonder that... Read More
Herbal Comfort for Aches and Pains
Posted on24 Jul 2015
New Warnings on OTC Pain Relievers Over the counter NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) are what many... Read More
The Secret Meaning of Herbs
Posted on17 Jul 2015
Across many different cultures and time periods, humans have cherished a secret meaning of herbs and plants. Flowers, herbs, and foliage were... Read More
5 Enlightening Herbal Books About World Traditions
Posted on10 Jul 2015
As a whole, herbalism is made up of many traditions from all over the world. Distinct schools of herbal thought have arisen across many... Read More
Learning Botanical Names
Posted on02 Jul 2015
If you have spent time reading about or studying herbs, chances are you have come across botanical names. Usually in italics, botanical... Read More
5 Ways to Freeze Fresh Herbs
Posted on26 Jun 2015
It is high summer, and gardens are overflowing with herbs, many of which are at their peak and ready to harvest. This... Read More
One Herb at a Time: 7 Ways to Inspire Your Herbal Studies
Posted on19 Jun 2015
When you begin your herbal studies, the sheer number of herbs you encounter can be intimidating. While it’s useful to learn about herbs... Read More
3 Old-Timey Herb Books You Can Read Online
Posted on12 Jun 2015
Herbalism is seeing a revival in our times, but there is still much we can learn from herbalists who came before us. The... Read More
What is a Materia Medica?
Posted on03 Jun 2015
Every field of study employs its own language, words, and phrases that become an integral part of engaging with the discipline. In herbalism, one such... Read More
The Limits of Herbalism
Posted on29 May 2015
Herbs have limits, too. For all the amazing ways that herbs can enrich our lives and help us heal, there are still... Read More
The Importance of Finding an Herb Mentor
Posted on22 May 2015
Community is an important aspect of herbalism. Herbalism is all about relationships, after all – the relationships we have with each other... Read More
What to Do With an Herbal Education
Posted on15 May 2015
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There are many reasons to seek an herbal education, ranging from a desire to become a clinical herbalist to something more informal... Read More
6 Herbal Books Worth the Investment
Posted on11 May 2015
As we tell our herbalism students, herbal books are an invaluable resource for the home herbalist, and growing your home library over time... Read More
Herbs Work in All Seasons
Posted on24 Apr 2015
Herbs work in all seasons – both in the seasons of nature and in the seasons of our lives. There to support... Read More
How To Make A Poultice With Dried & Fresh Herbs
Posted on24 Apr 2015
It’s easy to focus on the internal herbal preparations, like teas, extracts, and syrups, because we are so conditioned to “taking something”... Read More
5 Herbal Body Care Products to Buy or DIY
Posted on21 Apr 2015
Do you enjoy making your own herbal bath and body care products at home? Making luscious lotions, healing salves, heavenly soaps and... Read More
Herbs Work for Families
Posted on17 Apr 2015
Herbs work as part of many different lifestyles, and family life is no different – herbs are the perfect complement to family life. They... Read More
What is Herbalist Day, also known as Thank an Herbalist Day?
Posted on14 Apr 2015
Everyone has a unique story of their own herbal journey. Herbs touch so many lives – they are there for people of... Read More
Herbs Work as a Foundation
Posted on10 Apr 2015
One of the most beautiful roles we fill as herbalists is that of teachers. In a way, it really doesn’t matter what... Read More
Herbs Work as a Lifestyle
Posted on02 Apr 2015
Herbs work, but they work best if we do a little work, too! In order for us to receive the most benefit... Read More
Herbs Work As Our Companions and Allies
Posted on27 Mar 2015
As herbalists, it’s important for us to learn about plants through hands-on experience, and we are richly rewarded for the time we... Read More
Herbs Work For Our Highest Good: Tonics, Adaptogens, and Alteratives
Posted on19 Mar 2015
One of the views that sets herbalism apart as a philosophy of the human body is the way herbs teach us to... Read More
Herbs Work With Us
Posted on13 Mar 2015
Herbs work with us, not against us. They can be subtle as they build us up over time, but they stand with... Read More
Making Herb Paste: An Easy Way to Preserve Fresh Herbs
Posted on09 Mar 2015
Have you noticed tubes of herb paste in the fresh produce department of your grocery store and wondered if there was an... Read More
What is Bouquet Garni?
Posted on27 Feb 2015
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Bouquet garni is a fancy word for a simple, useful concept. It refers to a seasoning bundle of herbs tied together with... Read More
