Herbal Capsules 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Posted on05 Mar 2025
Herbal capsules are one of the most simple herbal preparations in the herbalist’s toolkit. Not only are they easy to make, but […]
Color-Changing Herbal Limoncello Recipe
Posted on01 Jul 2022
As summer reaches its peak, you will likely find yourselves looking for ways to come together with friends and family — while […]
Queen Anne’s Lace Part II: Traditional Use of Daucus Carota
Posted on01 Oct 2020
Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota) is a fascinating plant with a long and storied past. Because it has poisonous look-alikes, it’s vitally […]
Queen Anne’s Lace Part I: Folklore and Identification
Posted on28 Sep 2020
Do you ever look at herbs growing around your home or in your local area and think to yourself, “I should really […]
How to Make Alcohol Intermediary Herb-Infused Oils
Have you heard the phrase, there’s more than one way to garble an herb? If so, you can certainly apply that to […]
5 Aromatherapy Mood Sprays for Summer
Posted on08 May 2020
Summer is right around the corner here in the Northern Hemisphere, and if you can’t wait for it to get here, an […]
The Comfrey Controversy: Can And Should One Use Comfrey Internally?
Posted on12 Aug 2019
Can and should one use comfrey (Symphytum spp.) internally? This is a question that herbalists have been debating since safety concerns were […]
How To Manage Burns Naturally From Start To Finish
Posted on10 Jun 2019
Burns are a common type of ailment that many of us will experience at least once in our lifetime. While some burns […]
How To Approach Headaches Naturally
Posted on28 May 2019
There’s nothing that can make me reach for an over-the-counter pain reliever faster than a splitting headache. Since I want to avoid […]
10 Amazing Mushrooms For Wellness (+ Free Mushroom Chart Download)
Posted on26 Mar 2019
I live in the mountains of East Tennessee, deep in the southern half of the Appalachian mountain range. My home is surrounded […]
How To Use The “Folk Method” To Make Herbal Preparations
Posted on24 Jan 2019
When it comes to making herbal preparations, one of the simplest ways to go about it is to use the folk method. […]
How To Make DIY Herbal Soup Rings
Autumn is the season for colored leaves, warm clothes, and hearty comfort foods. And while those things may bring a sense of […]
What Every Herbalist Should Know About Herbal Preparation Shelf Life
Posted on27 Aug 2018
Have you ever pulled an older herbal salve out of your bathroom cabinet and wondered if it was still effective? Or perhaps […]
12 At-Risk Plants NOT To Harvest This Year
Posted on06 Jul 2018
Late spring and summer are ideal times for harvesting plants. This is because, by this time, most plants have developed to the […]
How To Make Vegan Herbal Syrups
Posted on15 May 2018
Herbal syrups are a common herbal preparation. Not only are they easy to make and tasty to use, but they require minimal […]
What The Spring Equinox Means To The Herbalist
Posted on15 Mar 2018
Have you ever wondered how our ancient ancestors kept track of time? I suppose the further back in time you go, people […]
8 Podcasts Herbalists Will Want To Listen To
Posted on13 Feb 2018
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Whether you’re in the car, folding laundry, or hiking in the woods, podcasts are a great way to learn from other experts […]
How To Make Jethro Kloss’s Herbal Liniment
Posted on23 Jan 2018
One of the first herbal books I owned was Back To Eden by Jethro Kloss. It was given to me by a […]
14 Must-Have Supplies For Herbalists (Plus A Free Printable Herbal Toolkit Supply List)
Posted on26 Dec 2017
Whether you’re brand new to herbalism or you’re trying to set up your home apothecary, you’ll want to stock up on some […]
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 […]
Two Personal Inhaler Essential Oil Blends To Help You Through Stressful Times
Posted on24 Oct 2017
I think it’s safe to assume that everyone, at some point, feels the weight of stress in his or her life. Whether […]
7 Things You May Not Know About Passionflower
Posted on29 Sep 2017
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Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata L.) has a rich history of use here in the West. Not only has it been used by Native […]
4 Questions To Ask Before Going To Herbal School
Posted on21 Aug 2017
It’s back to school season, and not just for the kids and college students—for everyone who wants to study the art and […]
10 Summer Herbs to Forage This Year
Posted on09 Aug 2017
The “Dog Days” of summer are upon us in the South. The dogs and cats are lazy, the snakes are more prone […]
Homemade Honeysuckle Syrup & 6 Ways To Use It
Posted on14 Jun 2017
Honeysuckle. Nothing signifies summer to me like seeing thousands of honeysuckle blossoms along the creek bank here in the South. Honeysuckle not […]
4 Ways To Use Leftover Orange Peels
Posted on02 Jun 2017
If you’re a fan of oranges, you may find yourself with an overabundance of leftover orange peels in your home, especially when […]
DIY Rosemary Memory Elixir
Posted on29 May 2017
“You have to begin to lose your memory, if only in bits and pieces, to realize that memory is what makes our […]
How To Strengthen Bones With Herbal Infusions
Posted on10 May 2017
Six months ago, my then six-year-old son fell off a set of monkey bars at the park and broke his elbow. As […]
How To Make Fresh Dandelion Blossom Oil
Posted on03 May 2017
I have many favorite things about spring—one of them being the fresh, sunny faces of dandelion blossoms popping up everywhere. Dandelions are […]
A DIY Herbal Grief Tea For Loss
Posted on21 Apr 2017
I can honestly say that I have never experienced raw, breath-taking, life-halting grief as some people have. Yes, I’ve lost friends and […]
