Adaptogen Cherry Bites
Posted on21 Dec 2020
Adaptogen cherry bites are the ideal winter snack, blending good taste with good balance. This recipe calls for nourishing ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)... Read More
How To Nip Holiday Stress In The Bud
Posted on10 Nov 2017
The holiday season is a double-edged sword—festive and heartwarming on the one hand, a mad dash of colossal proportions on the other.... Read More
Maitake 101: A Valuable Mushroom (+ Maitake Barley Risotto Recipe!)
Early October in New England means many things: cool and sunny days, peak fall color, crisp apples, and icy cold cider come... Read More
Adding Yarrow To Your Materia Medica
Posted on12 Sep 2017
Yarrow grows freely in my gardens and I encourage it to do so, as much for its beauty as its beneficial uses.... Read More
Book Review: Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen
Posted on04 Aug 2017
Our food preferences and beliefs and our relationship with the foods we choose to eat are as personal as they are diverse.... Read More
3 Cooling Herbal Teas For Summer
Posted on27 Jul 2017
The long, lazy days of summer can be an idyllic respite from the hustle and bustle and routine of the rest of... Read More
All About Dandelion (For Your Materia Medica)
Posted on30 Jun 2017
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is most assuredly a treasured plant in my local materia medica and is appreciated by herbalists throughout temperate regions... Read More
Motherwort Through History
Posted on31 May 2017
Here at the Academy, we often talk about historical knowledge and folk tradition comprising one of the legs of the three-legged stool... Read More
How To Make Pine Resin Salve
Posted on28 Apr 2017
One of the thrills of exploring the plants in my local materia medica is stocking my first aid kit with locally sourced... Read More
3 Easy Herbs to Grow From Seed
Posted on29 Mar 2017
Tuning in to the cycle of the seasons is an integral part of wellness, as our connection to the earth roots and... Read More
3 Herbal Popcorn Seasoning Blends That Friends and Family Will Love
Posted on20 Feb 2017
Busy families need healthy snacks and all the better if they offer an easy way to incorporate herbs into your daily diet.... Read More
5 Storage Containers Every Herbalist Should Have On Hand (And Where To Buy Them)
Posted on16 Jan 2017
One of the joys of being an herbalist is making herbal preparations. Whether you are using herbs from your own garden and... Read More
101 Herbal Books To Build Your Herbal Library
Posted on05 Dec 2016
As we so often remind our readers and students, learning herbalism is a lifelong journey to be savored and experienced. It is... Read More
15 Uses for Cinnamon
Posted on14 Nov 2016
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Cinnamon is a much loved staple in our kitchens. Its sweet, floral, clove-like, earthy, and spicy aroma and flavor complement cookies, cakes,... Read More
Creating a Local Materia Medica with Burdock
Posted on19 Oct 2016
Most of us know burdock, even if we don’t realize we know burdock. This plant’s ingenious seed dispersal system—its clingy burrs—demands we... Read More
Creating a Local Materia Medica: Holy Basil
Posted on30 Sep 2016
There is an herb in my local materia medica that is not native to my area, does not grow wild, isn’t hardy... Read More
Creating a Local Materia Medica With Motherwort
Posted on08 Aug 2016
Motherwort is the gift that keeps on giving in my garden. A member of the tenacious mint family (Lamiaceae), she self-seeds herself... Read More
Creating a Local Materia Medica With Plantain (+ Plantain Salve Recipe)
Posted on13 Jul 2016
Part of the beauty of a local materia medica is its humility, and you can’t get much more humble than plantain (Plantago... Read More
Creating a Local Materia Medica with Yellow Dock
Posted on24 Jun 2016
I had originally intended to write this month’s local materia medica about another herb entirely, but then I replaced the fence around... Read More
Creating a Local Materia Medica with Violet
Posted on16 May 2016
Modern herbalists are fortunate to have access to a vast array of herbs from far corners of the globe. Herbs and spices... Read More
Book Review: Body Into Balance
Posted on04 May 2016
Herbalism has much to offer to help us maintain vibrant minds and healthy bodies. When utilized in a holistic approach in conjunction... Read More
How To Make An All-Purpose Herbal Cleaning Spray For Spring Cleaning
Posted on01 Apr 2016
Once daylight savings hits, bulbs are poking up their leaves in the gardens, and the days warm up enough to open the... Read More
How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
Posted on11 Mar 2016
Dyeing eggs for Easter became infinitely more fun and satisfying for me once we ditched the chemical dyes in favor of natural... Read More
How To Make Herbal Glycerites: Tinctures Without Alcohol
Posted on30 Apr 2014
Glycerites are sweet herbal tinctures which use vegetable glycerin to extract the active constituents and flavor from an herb. Herbal tinctures are... Read More
