Plantain Leaf Benefits and Recipes
Posted on25 Jun 2020
Since the launch of The Foraging Course, we’ve had a renewed interest in the humble, helpful herbs that grow right outside our […]
Refreshing Monarda-Mint Ice Pops Recipe
Posted on23 Jun 2020
As temperatures climb and spring fades into summer, you may find yourself craving a sweet and healthy treat that doesn’t require heating […]
New eBook! Cooling Herbs for Hot Summer Days
Posted on15 Jun 2020
Summer days are ripe with joyful pleasures, including fresh lemonade, cool mornings in the garden, and lazy afternoons by the pool or […]
7 Reasons to Forage Wild Food and Herbs
Posted on20 May 2020
Before the advent of agriculture, our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, relying on the wild food and herbs they brought home in their baskets […]
Purple Dead Nettle: Nutrition and Recipes
If you enjoy foraging and using plants that grow naturally around you, then purple dead nettle (Lamium purpureum) is a wonderful plant […]
Introducing Our NEW Foraging Class!
Posted on14 May 2020
As herbalists, we are passionate about all things botanical, and foraging is top of the list! With spring in full swing and […]
New Intensive! Identify and Manage Estrogen Excess
Posted on01 May 2020
Estrogen. It’s a well-known hormone, but how many of us truly understand the many ways it affects our bodies? As one could […]
Pantry Herbalism for Cold and Flu Support: Free eBook
Posted on27 Apr 2020
How many weeks have we been sheltering in place? We may be losing track of time, but it’s impossible to lose track […]
Best Herbs for Lungs and Respiratory Support
Posted on22 Apr 2020
When addressing viral respiratory infections, we want to think about herbs that have strong immune or antiviral actions in addition to herbs […]
Nettle Vinegar: A Spring Alterative Recipe
Posted on20 Apr 2020
A number of herbal allies are especially well-suited for spring—alterative herbs being one of our favorites. Alterative herbs are a great support […]
COVID-19 School Lunch Programs: Keeping Children Fed
Posted on15 Apr 2020
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve become particularly aware of the simple, daily blessings that we take for granted, including access to […]
A Heart-Warming Herbalist Day
Posted on10 Apr 2020
April 17th marks Herbalist Day — a celebration of the many teachers, peers, and herbs that have guided you through your journey […]
Safe Antiviral Herbs for Autoimmune Disease
Immune support is on everybody’s mind right now, and not just for our own benefit but also for the greater good! The […]
Mushroom Folklore: Fairy Rings
Posted on06 Apr 2020
Before microscopes, test tubes, and organized scientific study, humans all over the world told myths, tales, and legends that explained what mushrooms […]
3 Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Recipes
Posted on27 Mar 2020
The most important prevention measures we can take right now are staying home and practicing social distancing if leaving the house for […]
Milk Thistle Gomasio: An Herbal Flavoring Salt For Spring Meals
Posted on26 Mar 2020
As the flowers awake after the cold days of winter, we often feel a nudge to embrace new growth and shed our […]
Dark and Stormy Mushroom Bitters Recipe
Posted on24 Mar 2020
There are plenty of ways that mushrooms can be used to support digestive health and vitality. One such way is through their […]
Safety Discussion: Elderberry and Immune Stimulation Concerns
Posted on19 Mar 2020
There has been a great deal of discussion here and elsewhere on whether or not elderberry should be used during the current […]
5 Essential Mushrooms for Your Home Apothecary
Posted on17 Mar 2020
Mushrooms: they are as fascinating as they are mysterious. It seems as soon as you dive into the world of mycology, there […]
Herbal Terminology: Actions, Categories, Energetics, Flavors, and Properties—Oh, My!
Posted on13 Mar 2020
The study of herbalism isn’t for the lazy! There are a plethora of plants to learn about, not to mention herbal history, […]
Milk Thistle: A Spring Herb Your Liver Will Love
Posted on11 Mar 2020
A number of herbal allies are especially well-suited for spring, such as alterative, bitter, and hepatic herbs. These categories of herbs are […]
5 Tips to Help Ward Off and Manage a Viral Illness With Herbs
Posted on07 Feb 2020
Post Updated 3/18/2020 When viral illnesses are running rampant, here are 5 tips to help you ward off and manage viral illness […]
An Irresistible Herbal Aphrodisiac Recipe for Valentine’s Day: Cleopatra’s Love Bites
Posted on31 Jan 2020
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you may be scrolling page after page on Pinterest for date night dinner menus, gift ideas for […]
Herbal Support for Wildfire Crisis
Posted on27 Jan 2020
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Our hearts are saddened by the great pain and loss caused by the wildfires that have caused fatalities, wide-spread destruction of property […]
Ask An Herbalist: Herbal Tonics 101
Posted on22 Jan 2020
Herbal tonics, while seemingly simple on the surface, are a more nuanced topic than just “herbs for what ails you!”. In this […]
How to Ring in the New Year with Herbs
Posted on31 Dec 2019
Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to another decade, many of us have our eyes lifted toward the future with dreams […]
7 Gifts Ideas For The Herbalist Who Is Just Getting Started
Posted on12 Nov 2019
The holidays will be here before you know it, and soon you’ll be looking for the perfect gifts for friends and family. […]
3 New Goods Shop Products You’re Going To Love
Posted on05 Nov 2019
We are always busily creating new offerings behind the scenes here at the Herbal Academy, and today, we are so excited to […]
How To Use Herbs to Care for Pets
Posted on10 Oct 2019
Our pets, whether they’re domestic animals like cats and dogs, farm animals such as horses and chickens, or our reptile friends like […]
Video: DIY Cough-Ease Cough Drops for Dry, Scratchy Throats
Posted on04 Oct 2019
During the cooler months of the year, herbs have plenty of opportunity to shine and be of benefit to us, particularly during […]
