Deep Breath Osha and Echinacea Syrup Recipe
Posted on14 Sep 2021
A go-to urban herbalism recipe is the Deep Breath Osha and Echinacea Syrup Recipe below. This formula can be used for acute […]
Flower Essence Formula for Healthy Boundaries
Posted on07 Sep 2021
Since boundaries are often perceived and felt energetically and emotionally within a person, flower essences are a handy herbal tool to support […]
Nerve Tea With Oatstraw and Skullcap
Posted on03 Sep 2021
This herbal nerve tea recipe combines skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), a superior relaxing nervine, oatstraw (Avena sativa), a nervous system trophorestorative, and violet […]
How To Make Your Own Herbal Suppositories
Posted on13 Jan 2020
When things start to feel out-of-balance “down there,” it’s easy to feel embarrassed or concerned. With symptoms such as vaginal discharge, odor, […]
Reviving Horehound: 6 Ways You Can Use This Traditional Herb
Posted on01 Nov 2019
Truly an age-old herb, horehound (Marrubium vulgare) was a staple in ancient Egyptian medicine and traditional Greek medicine for a significant period […]
How To Stock Your Winter Home Apothecary: Herbal Allies For Colder Months
Depending on where you live, it might still feel like summer or perhaps the colder days of the year have already begun. […]
How To Formulate A Gut-Nourishing Herbal Tea Blend
Making a gut-nourishing herbal tea is a tried and true herbal preparation that herbalists of all backgrounds turn to time and time […]
Clinical Vs. Community Herbalism: Striking A Balance In Your Herbal Practice
As we carve out our individual herbal paths, there are many directions we can choose to go. Every herbalist has their own […]
3 Ways To Use Self Heal In Your Materia Medica
Posted on29 Jul 2019
Although self heal (Prunella vulgaris) is an herb that commonly grows across the world and has been used traditionally for ages, its […]
Easy DIY Bee Sting Poultice
Posted on13 Jun 2019
Let’s face it: as beautiful and amazing as it is to be outdoors in nature with the birds and the bees—sometimes you […]
Urban Herbalism: Herbal Recipes For Life In An Urban Environment
Some of the most courageous herbalists are the ones who choose to live in cities and share their skills with the community-at-large. […]
Seaweed 101: What You Need To Know And Why You Should Add It Into Your Materia Medica
Posted on19 Apr 2019
Although seaweeds are not technically considered “herbs,” these aqueous plants have recently begun to receive attention in the eyes of herbalists for […]
Herbal Dreamtime: 6 Herbs To Enliven Your Dreamspace
Posted on18 Mar 2019
Dreams are often synonymous with magic, personal achievement, and mystery. Although dreams are commonly disregarded, our dreams (both while awake and asleep) […]
How To Cope with Cabin Fever at Winter’s End
Posted on20 Feb 2019
The last weeks of winter can oftentimes feel the most challenging. The initial brisk excitement of winter is behind us, and the […]
Herbal Sleep Cycling: How To Create Your Own Protocol For Deeper Sleep
Posted on03 Jan 2019
Cultivating deeper, more restful sleep can be one of the most foundational pieces to rebalance your overall health. But actually achieving deeper […]
6 Ways to Use Ginger Every Day
Posted on24 Dec 2018
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome is most commonly used in the kitchen given its slightly sweet, spicy, and strong aromatic flavors. However, there […]
How To Make A DIY Herbal-Infused Broth
Posted on08 Nov 2018
Are herbal-infused broths the new tea?! Although nothing can truly compete with a nourishing cup of herbal tea, an herbal-infused broth is […]
4 Fall Herbal Tea Recipes To Cozy Up With
Posted on25 Oct 2018
It’s easy for herbalists to rejoice with the turning of fall since cooler weather invites warm tea back into our daily routine. […]
How To Make An Oxymel
Posted on28 Sep 2018
A classic but often overlooked herbal preparation, oxymels have been used for ages for a variety of respiratory and immune system issues […]
This Versus That: How To Choose The Best Herbal Preparation For Your Needs
Posted on05 Sep 2018
One of the most commonly asked questions new and old herbalists ask themselves is “what is the best herbal preparation to use […]
5 Herbs To Help You Transition Seasons From Summer To Fall
Posted on03 Sep 2018
Although the days still feel long and hot, the crisp air of fall is right around the corner. There is a tendency […]
8 Best Herbs For Seasonal Lethargy & Fatigue
Posted on08 Aug 2018
With the summer heat waves starting to set in, there is no better time to turn to herbs that can cool us […]
5 Ways To Use Hollyhock In Your Materia Medica
Posted on21 Jun 2018
You may have admired hollyhock (Althaea rosea) already in gardens, along bike paths, or in other sunny locations as a beautiful and […]
How To Make DIY Herbal Culinary Salts
Posted on07 Jun 2018
So many recipes instruct you to “add salt and pepper to taste” or “finish with a sprinkle of sea salt.” But what […]
How To Build A Nutritive Tea
Posted on10 May 2018
While many of us search the supplement aisles to round out our nutritional needs, we often forget about the many herbs out […]
7 Essential Tools For Botany (And A Few More For Good Measure!)
Posted on01 May 2018
Whether you are setting out to become a professional botanist or are just interested in getting to know your local plants a […]
Herbalism: A History – How Herbalists Of The Past Paved The Way For Today
Have you ever wondered how modern-day herbalism came to be? Before the dawn of Instagram herbalism or online herbal education (like the […]
6 Steps To Revitalize Your Health With Herbs This Spring
Posted on05 Apr 2018
With new plant life beginning to stir in the ground from their winter slumber, poking their heads up from the earth, so […]
How To Incorporate Hemp In Your Materia Medica
Posted on27 Mar 2018
With hemp (Cannabis sativa) only just beginning to emerge on the forefront of herbal practice and scientific research, there is much curiosity […]
DIY Herbal Hair Serum For Silky Soft Hair
Posted on13 Mar 2018
There is nothing quite so luxurious as running your hands through silky soft hair. Although you might think you can only achieve […]
